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5 Simple Practices to Help You Strengthen Your Faith in God
We can build a few simple habits to keep our faith strong so we don't fall when life's storms hit.

Darcy Hicks
6 days ago4 min read


3 Benefits of Journaling for Healing from Past Trauma
Journaling is a great way to reflect, grow, and heal. For six years, I have been working through past hurts by journaling. By journaling my feelings, God’s word, and His personal promises, I have experienced healing in my heart and validation for what I went through. It has been a sluggish process, like a slow drip, but the fruit of journaling for healing is evident.

Lizzy Odach
Oct 214 min read


10 Bible Verses for Trusting and Believing in God’s Provision
Let’s look at 10 Bible Verses for Provision to meditate on when money is tight and expenses seem never-ending.

Liz Tetley
Oct 184 min read


4 Ways to Model the Value of Repairing Relationships to Our Kids
Of all the things that should come with a guidebook, parenting is surely at the top of the list, right?
We're knee-deep in the formative years that will set the tone for my daughter's relationships going forward. And if there's one thing I want to instill in her, it's how to repair relationships with wisdom and intentionality.

Alisa O'Donnell
Oct 145 min read


10 Bible Verses and Guided Prayers for Daily Healing and Renewal
Healing is not simply something we seek when life falls apart, but an ongoing invitation to bring every part of ourselves before God—our bodies, minds, hearts, relationships, identity, and faith. We invite you to explore ten Bible verses and guided prayers to help you on your healing journey.

Megha Rai
Oct 116 min read


Finding the True Source of Happiness and Satisfaction in Christ
Instead of chasing the next best thing, let's seek the Lord and find true joy, satisfaction, and identity in Him. I hope this inspiring devotional by Hadassah Treu encourages you to cling to the ultimate Source of happiness and fulfillment.

Hadassah Treu
Oct 75 min read


Halloween is a Sweet Time to Share the Gospel
Free printables to help you share the gospel with trick-or-treaters. This time of year is one of my favorites, because it is the beginning of gatherings filled with family and friends. I am an extrovert, so forgive me if the thought of back-to-back holiday festivities conjures more dread than glee in your heart.
Speaking of dread. The mention of Halloween in Christian circles elicits a varied response, and it is often a subject of hot debate.

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Oct 33 min read


What Discipleship can Look Like Without our Man-Made Rules
When we approach discipleship with an exhaustive list of don’ts, we make the invitation to know Christ too exclusive, and we create a cookie-cutter walk with Him. This approach makes Christianity unapproachable, unattainable, unrelatable, and unrealistic for the outsider, and it makes it overwhelming for the Believer who already feels like they aren’t good enough.

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Oct 26 min read


The Artwork of Autumn Leaves – Trusting God in Difficult Times
Do you ever ask yourself, "Why do I struggle to trust God in difficult times when He always comes through, always provides, and always makes a way?" You've witnessed His miraculous deeds, yet you are hesitant to let go of control and let God be God. Brooke encourages us to silence our tough internal monologue, get still, and expect God to move on your behalf.

Brooke Hackman
Sep 304 min read


Cast Your Cares Upon the Lord and Release the Burdens You Carry
Do you sometimes find yourself too overwhelmed and flustered to put the right words together in prayer? You don't need perfect words when the Spirit can interpret your groans. You are invited to cast your cares and anxious thoughts upon the Lord, to intentionally throw your burdens at His feet. In this devotion, Megha Rai shares her heart and vision for a virtual prayer room. I pray it encourages you today.

Megha Rai
Sep 234 min read


9 Bible Verses & Guided Prayers for Forgiveness
We live in a world of hurt that requires the complicated work of forgiveness. Even small offenses, like lapses in patience and bad attitudes, beg us to practice giving or asking for forgiveness. Then there are the hurts that take longer to heal, such as abuse, abandonment, betrayal, and sharp words. These offenses require us to roll up our sleeves and do the real work of forgiving and repenting.

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 225 min read


10 Bible Verses and Prayers for Celebrating Your Child's Birthday
Ten Bible verses and prayers to celebrate your child's birthday. These Scriptures cover different aspects of a child's spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational well-being. Each prayer is written so you can pray it personally over your child. Swap "him" for "her" or personalize the prayer with your child's name.

Megha Rai
Sep 205 min read


Christian Faith and Depression - A Look at Charles Spurgeon's Life
Joy and Sorrow can coexist for faithful Christians. A look at the life of Charles Spurgeon and how he persevered in faith despite relentless depression.

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 165 min read


The Pits of Life and the Power to Persevere in Faith
Are you living in a trying season? Is it taking all you have to put one foot in front of the other? I pray this devotion on persevering in faith encourages you to keep moving forward. With Christ, all things are possible.

Brooke Hackman
Sep 164 min read


10 Ways to Bond with Your Baby for Women With Postpartum Depression
Amongst the many stresses and anxieties in those postpartum months, I worried about bonding with my baby. While I am no expert in raising children, I wanted to share ten things that I did to make sure my PPD did not get in the way of bonding with my new son.

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 156 min read


One More Year – An Inspiring Story of Obedience by Acts of Faith
Have you felt a stirring in your heart? Is God asking you to step out in faith? I hope this devotional on obedience to God encourages you to take a leap of faith.

Joanne Thompson
Sep 95 min read


Living Out the Great Commission from Wherever We Stand
Whether you feel called to do missions abroad or stay close to home, we can always do the work Jesus calls us to in the Great Commission. I hope this devotional brings a smile to your face and some pep in your step as you go spread the Good News.

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 84 min read


No More Salty Tears – A Devotion for Someone Who Lost a Loved One
Grief can only be lessened with the hope of heaven. I pray this devotional on the loss of a loved one feels like a sweet embrace. Be kind to yourself in this season.

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 12 min read


10 Fun Ideas to Make Your Church's Fall Trunk-or-Treat Epic
You’ve managed to secure volunteers to decorate their trunks, posted the event on social media, shopped for spooky-cute décor, picked out festive games, and accumulated a bucketload of candy and small prizes. You’ve checked a lot of boxes off the to-do list. Now what? Let's explore 10 ways to make this Trunk or Treat epic.

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Aug 244 min read


The Lord is My Refuge - Devotional and Prayer of Psalm 91
Scripture Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV) Are you ready to speak the name of Jesus over your troubles and take refuge in Him? The last night of Vacation Bible School unexpectedly ended with all volunteers and participants huddled in the church's storm shelter. All sixty sweaty kids and twenty adults were tucked safely i

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Aug 243 min read
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