“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”Proverbs 16:3 NIV We were in the middle of talking through a big decision, something I really wanted for our family. And then my husband said something that stopped me. “You want this, and it’s an admirable thing. But it would add more…
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. John 15:9–10 ESV A Traditional Irish Blessing May peace and plenty bless your world With a joy that long endures. And…
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13, NRSVUE Hope Holds Us What do you have in your in-between space? A mustard seed of faith among an overgrown tangle of doubts or fears?…
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28–30 ESV I have said these…
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction. 2 Cor. 1:3-4, ESV I made it, I thought as I woke up the morning after Valentine’s Day. I’d started February 14 with a careless scroll through Instagram…
Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the LORD rescue you today. . . . The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm. Exodus 14:13–14, NLT When anxiety tries to overcome us, it can feel much like it did for the Israelites as Pharaoh’s army chased them after they left Egypt. We look at…
What if my hope leads to disappointment? What if I embrace joy only to have it ripped from my hands? And what if I try and fail? These are the questions we often ask as we stare into the unknown and wrestle with uncertainty. These questions can feel particularly poignant during the Advent season as…
You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.” Lamentations 3:57 I have found fear to be like a shadow of something that appears larger than it is. Fear and anxiety have a way of distorting reality to make what is in front of us feel all-consuming. I remember the Holy Spirit…
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear… -Psalm 46:1-2 A lifetime of broken trust and abandonment tends to teach a person to rely on herself and close herself off. Even to God. I’d gotten to a place where, after walking through the fire, I was…
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3) My two mentees and I were sitting on my deck talking about our mentor study, Red Sea Rules. The night was calm, the string of deck lights illuminating the dark, and the three of us reflected on what…
When I was a high school senior, I heard a sermon about Shadrach, Meshach, andAbednego where the pastor pointed out a detail in Daniel 3:27 I’d never noticed.There was no smell of fire on them. Everyone knows if you stand near a fire for even two minutes your hair will smell likesmoke for days. If…
Club31Women is honored to showcase the winning pieces from the COMPEL Writers Training competition, featuring heartfelt devotionals written by emerging Christian writers. COMPEL equips women with the tools and confidence to write words that matter—and these devotionals are a beautiful reflection of that mission. “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will…
There’s something about the ocean that quiets the noise inside me. To kick off summer last year, our family stole away to Kiawah Island for a time of rest and renewal. We love the beach in May—when the days are warm, but the air still carries a breath of spring. The summer humidity hasn’t quite…
Club31Women is honored to showcase the winning pieces from the COMPEL Writers Training competition, featuring heartfelt devotionals written by emerging Christian writers. COMPEL equips women with the tools and confidence to write words that matter—and these devotionals are a beautiful reflection of that mission. “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be…
“Let all things be done decently and in order.”—1 Corinthians 14:40 (KJV) I have to admit—when my four kids were younger, back-to-school season wasn’t completely chaotic. As a professional organizer, I had extensive experience and practice creating organized spaces. We had fairly stable routines for mornings, spots for backpacks (nails in the garage), and rhythms…
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