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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The popular phrase, "Fall is proof that change can be beautiful," aptly represents this time of year. While change can certainly be beautiful, it can also be hard. We have all traversed arduous seasons of unexpected transitions. And while grieving unwelcome changes is perfectly acceptable, at some point, we must learn to embrace the changes by leaning into what God is teaching us in these seasons.

To get you started, I am sharing ten Bible verses, truths to combat lies, short prayers, and next steps to equip you to fight the good fight with a good, good Father by your side.

We all desire to be loved unconditionally. Gratefully, God's love for us is unconditional, unlimited, and complete. We can confidently live knowing we were created to be loved, love God, and love others.

No matter how much we pray and say we will trust God's plan, getting a "no" still hurts at first—disappointment stings. And it is perfectly acceptable to feel these emotions. God gifted us with emotions after all.

Are you spiritually aware that God is always working on your behalf? Heavy and disheartening circumstances can certainly cause us to question if God is listening or if He even cares. But know this: He is always near, always cares, and is always working all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).

Since 2020, I have prayed over my children, their teachers, friends, and school. Prayer has become my lifeline, calming my worries and helping me surrender my children into God’s care. I’ve compiled a list of fifteen Bible verses and short prayers you can use for your students as they return to school.

Have you ever fought to worship and acknowledge that God is good, even when life didn't feel so good? I know you have—more times than you can probably recall. You may have sung a couple of verses over a sink of sudsy water after a long day of work. I know you've given thanks for something small and trivial, like a hot cup of coffee, while grieving. He takes note of every time you honor and glorify Him, especially the hard-fought moments when no one is watching.

As a parent, whether you are excited, nervous, or both, prayer is the best pathway to peace. Not only should we pray for our children, but we should also especially pray for the teachers who are shaping minds and hearts. Let's discover eleven ways we can cover the needs of our teachers as we pray Scripture over them.

Are you slow to anger, or do unwanted circumstances cause you to lose your temper? If you are like me and can find yourself a bit agitated by the little things, I hope this devotional encourages you to slow down and examine situations through the lens of Our Father's eyes.

Scripture “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”--Matthew 13:44 (ESV) Too often, my priorities get out of line, and I focus too much on the things of this world. The parable of the hidden treasure in Matthew 13:44 shows that Jesus is worth more than anything else and that His kingdom is the greatest treasure. May we realign our priorities, placing Jesu

Are you struggling with a relationship and tired of trying so hard? Psalm 46:10 is the perfect reminder that God is fighting our battles, and we just need to pray and wait upon the Lord.

Are you in a waiting season? Are you longing for God to answer a prayer or fulfill a promise? It is tempting to give up hope or try to take things into our own hands, but we must trust that God's timing is always perfect. We can focus on our relationship with the Giver, as we wait on Him to fulfill His promises.

If you didn't grow up with a loving and nurturing father, it can be difficult to understand how God the Father loves you unconditionally. Our Heavenly Father is the only One we will ever find complete fulfillment in and He is one prayer away. I pray this devotional encourages you to start or continue a relationship with our Good, Good Father.