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You don’t have to feel thankful to begin giving thanks. Start with one small thing today, and let gratitude remind your heart of the One who never changes.

My passion for shopping, decorating, and planning trips can sometimes sweep me away for hours. I can get so caught up in watching a favorite TV show that I forget to listen to Jesus, who is gently calling me to follow him today. Matthew 4:19-20 (NIV) “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. When Jesus invited Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow him, they immediately dropped their nets and

Here's the simple truth: blaming others doesn’t get us anywhere. It’s easy to think someone else is responsible for our pain, but that’s just an illusion. Those choices are ours alone, and we have to face the consequences.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” — Proverbs 1:7 We live in a world full of information. We can Google almost anything, or ask ChatGPT for advice and find an answer to just about every question. And yet, knowing a lot doesn’t necessarily make us wise. Knowledge tells us what we know. Wisdom teaches us how to live with what we know. That’s why Proverbs puts the fear of the Lord at the beginning. Let’s start at the beginning: God is God, and I’m not. I don’t

God is able to do far more than we could ever ask for or imagine. He does everything by his power that is working in us. Give him glory in the church and in Christ Jesus. Give him glory through all time and forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIRV) I’ve read this verse in one version or another so many times. I’ve always acknowledged God’s amazing power and have counted on the fact that he can do more than I can imagine. God can do everything we can ask or think of, w

When betrayal blows up your world, revenge and bitterness can feel like the only way to cope. 💔 In this devo, I share how God sat with me in the sleepless nights, walked me into forgiveness, and became the Rock that pulled me out of the pit. Letting go of others is what finally set my own heart free. #ChristianWomen #FaithJourney #Forgiveness #GodIsMyRock #HopeAfterHeartbreak #JesusHeals

This week, I walked through our neighborhood and found it hard to stay positive. I felt lonely and down. I don’t really have friends in Houston. My neighbors say hello and chat a little, and I've met some godly women at church, but there’s no one I can spend real time hanging with. We spend time off at the Hill Country retirement house, and it's been easier to start getting to know people there. I moved to Texas three years ago to marry my husband, John. My family is a thousa

Sometimes my life feels like one long episode of “Kitchen Chaos: Home Edition.” I’m racing around, trying to chop, stir, and season all at once, while the smoke alarm auditions for the lead role. The meal eventually gets done, but it’s not pretty. And when my days are like that, my time with God usually ends up overcooked, underseasoned, or missing from the plate altogether. It’s not intentional. I just start prioritizing other tasks and projects and immerse myself in them un

I remember the first time I found myself in that place—not a physical desert, but a season of life when everything seemed to slip away. My marriage was falling apart. The church I once cherished was suddenly gone. Friendships were broken, and dreams were shattered. I felt so lost.

Psalm 84:2 (ESV) My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God. Maybe you’ve been ditching church for years. Or maybe you manage to get your rear in gear about every six weeks and make it to a service. Last Sunday, my husband was working, so I seriously considered staying home in my pajamas, Bible in hand, convincing myself I’d do a super-spiritual deep dive into God’s Word… you know, just me, my couch, and Jesus.

By treating your spirit like a garden, you ensure it flourishes, bringing forth the fruits of love, joy, and peace in your life—and maybe fewer metaphorical dandelions trying to take over!

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When I read about the great men and women of faith in Hebrews 11, I’m in awe of their dedication, courage, and submission to Jesus. I put them on a pedestal of faith—like the spiritual Hall of Fame. But in Hebrews 12:1-3, we’re actually cheered on to live those same lives of faith. Just like Moses, Abraham, Sarah, and Rahab, we have chains of sin that trip us up and keep us from running the race God has for us. Think spiritual shoelaces coming untied at the worst possible mom

It seems like Jesus is asleep and doesn’t care what’s happening. Why doesn’t he help me make this choice? Can’t he hear me asking, pleading, crying out? Jesus. Wake up! I'm drowning in indecision and questions!

Back in 2021, when my life felt like it was falling apart, I started asking myself some hard, personal questions: • What do I like about myself? • What do I dislike about myself that I can’t change? • What negative and positive emotions do I feel today? • What do these feelings tell me about myself? • What are my emotional needs today? • What do I want to see changed in my personality? • How can I make these changes? And the last one… What are God’s words for me today? It’s b

Looking back over the last few years, I can see God’s faithfulness woven throughout my days. In each opportunity, circumstance, decision, emptiness, surprise, and experience, He was there. I remember telling a friend, when my previous marriage was crumbling, that I wasn’t sure that God was faithful to me. Because God hadn’t answered my prayers the way I asked, I assumed that He just wasn’t concerned about me. That moment in time is seared into my brain. I didn’t realize that

Forgiving others isn’t easy. In fact, it is tough. I have had many people hurt my family and me. I’m sure you have, too. Betrayals. Gossip. Slander. Lies. Mean actions. I’m a wife, mom, and grandma, and if you hurt my husband, kids, or grandkids, I want to come after you. I’m just being honest. Those mama bear claws come out—and believe me, they can be vicious. I may smile and try to act like a Hallmark movie star, but I’ve got some evil Wonder Woman energy when it comes to

That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly an angel appeared among them, and the landscape shone bright with the glory of the Lord. They were badly frightened, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you the most joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone! The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born tonight in Bethlehem! Luke 2:8-11(LB) Bethlehem is a small town. You ca

Luke 1:39-45 (NIRV) At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in Judea’s hill country. There she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby inside her jumped. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she called out, “God has blessed you more than other women. And blessed is the child you will have! But why is God so kind to me? Why has the mother of my Lord come to me? As soon as I heard the so

(Excerpt from " 25 Days of Christmas " - Day 4 - Purpose) Luke 1:14-17 (NIV) “ He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the he