by Holly Newton When I wrote the devotional book, Exhale: 90 Devotions For Letting Go And Living In Unforced Rhythms Of Grace, my prayer and intention was that it would draw readers closer to our Lord, our Savior, exchanging the weight of life for the unforced rhythms of grace He provides. We were never meant […]

By Erin Warren In February of 2020, I felt God leading me to leave my job. I had high hopes for my next season as that chapter closed. I was expectantly looking forward to three solid months of time to do what I wanted and needed to do before my kids were home for summer. […]

by Karen Harmon As I lay in bed with a pounding headache and excruciating body pain, tears rolled down my face out of frustration that I continue to deal with autoimmune issues that flare occasionally. It’s easy for that frustration to quickly turn into unhappiness, comparison, and jealousy, as I watch others do things that […]

by Dina Gonsar You may have heard the popular phrase “If you do not stand for something, you will fall for everything.”  As of late I have become acutely aware of my beliefs and perhaps even areas of unbelief. We live within an ever-changing world while we know God is unchanging. But that does not […]

by Rachael Adams “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” Psalm 40:1-2 What are you waiting for? Perhaps you […]

by Tanya Hembree Psalm 37 has always been an anchor for my soul. In this passage, we see David speak about the things we consider and ponder in our hearts and infrequently verbalize. It’s almost a challenge for our minds. It really is a sweet yet significant glimpse into the intimacy of God and His […]

by Tasha Calvert I’m a bit of an anomaly in my family. I’m a morning person. In fact, I sometimes miss significant times of late-night fellowship or family shenanigans because I just can’t stay awake. Often the next morning I will string together the clues of what took place the night before as I make […]

by Holly Newton Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind. For your faithful love guides me and I live by your truth. Psalm 26:2-3 We note in Psalm 26 David declaring his loyalty to God and that despite the danger he was facing, he remained confident that God would help […]

by Holly Newton The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 Today we’re taking a close look at Psalm 23. It has to be […]

by Joelle Jensen My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest. Psalm 22:1-2 ESV It was 4 am as I […]