“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” Genesis 2:15 ESV From the very beginning, God entrusted humanity with the care of His creation. The Garden of Eden was not only a place of beauty but also a responsibility. Adam was placed there […]
Reused by God: A Christian Devotional on Stewardship, Renewal, and Living Simply Read Post »
“There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.” Proverbs 21:20 NET It’s tempting to chase the “must-have” item we didn’t even know existed until we saw it. A sale pops up. A friend recommends something. An ad convinces us life will be
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“Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, And He brought them out of their distresses. He hushed the storm to a gentle whisper, So that the waves of the sea were still.” Psalms 107:28-29 AMP The other night I was sitting inside listening to the wind shake the house. The dishes clanked
When the Storm Isn’t What It Seems: God Makes a Way Read Post »
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone.” Ephesians 2:19–20 ESV The past few days, I’ve been helping my husband finish a basement he’s
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“Then Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn;
When Worry Changes Nothing | Luke 12 Devotional on Trust Read Post »
“and the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” Revelation 20:10 ESV I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but there is nothing on this earth worth
Eternity Is Real: A Christian Devotional on Hell, Repentance & Salvation Read Post »
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.” Psalm 42:1 NIV This morning, I laced up my shoes, grabbed the leashes, and stepped outside with my dogs. The air was cool, the trees were still, and the world felt slower somehow. No notifications. No noise. Just paws
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“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!” Psalm 141:3 ESV Have you ever found yourself so upset that you just had to say something? You had to give them a piece of your mind. You had to make sure your feelings were heard and your side
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“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height… The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” 1 Samuel 16:7 NIV Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling unseen? Maybe your words
When You Feel Misunderstood: Trusting God Who Sees the Heart Read Post »
“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Proverbs 31:31 NIV Yesterday I washed the dishes, dusted the furniture, vacuumed the floors, did the laundry, scrubbed the bathroom, and put away the odds and ends that always seem to pile up. Some might
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