Encouragement
A gentle space for Christian women in the sandwich generation who want simple, uplifting hope. Find devotions, encouragement, and reminders that Jesus meets you right where you are.
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Summer in the Psalms: Finding Rest and Renewal Through Scripture and JournalingPsalms 90-Day Reading Plan
Oh the joys of Summer! Last week we joyfully attended our grandson’s graduation from elementary school. He is headed into Junior High (where did the time go)?. After the group presentation, they had…
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What did Jesus do after the resurrection? 40 Days with Jesus
This week, I am continuing to reflect upon an email I received this weekend from Steve Laube. He’s in the publishing industry and one whom I admire. I appreciate how he boldly weaves…
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What does it mean to be still before God?
Life can feel so busy. There are always things to do—chores, work, errands, and responsibilities. Our minds can fill up with thoughts about what’s next, making it hard to slow down. But God…
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repetition in life creates consistency
Our son is staying next door with my folks while he has chemo treatments for his classic Hodgekin Lymphoma. He has two french bulldogs. One has paralyzed back legs (Lily). The other has…
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What can Christians do when their heart, mind, body, and soul needs to be soothed?
What can Christians do when their heart, mind, body, and soul needs to be soothed? My dog reminded me… Denver frantically ran around the house today after a session of barking at a…
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The Power of Your Testimony
The power of your testimony. Throughout history, the Scriptures tell a story of multi-generational faith. One generation testifies to the goodness of God and the truth of the gospel, and another generation hears…
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The Hurry Trap: Finding peace in the busy-ness
The hurry trap is sneaky. My husband and I have one weekly pleasure I thoroughly enjoy. We curl up on the sofa to watch the next episode of Survivor. It’s a “reality” show…
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Finding Your Identity in Christ – A Journey of Discovery and Transformation to Your True Self
Dear sister in Christ, Oh, how our hearts ache in this weary world! Can you feel it too? The constant pull, the endless demands, the voices that never seem to quiet down. It’s…
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Have you been walking by safe and not by faith?
In our Wednesday night Bible study, the teacher, Chad, made a statement referring the scripture, Psalm 119:105 that got me to thinking. We’ve all read the scripture. Probably even memorized a time or…
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3 Reasons to Pray
I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on this incredible privilege we have … to bring everything to God in prayer. No matter how big or small, happy or sad, we can pour out…
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Be still my soul when God calls you to a season of rest
Do you tackle or tiptoe? I’ll admit, I’ve done my fair share of tiptoeing. I answered one of those personality tests 20 years ago which identified my personality as a ‘peacemaker.’ The type…
