Posts with the category “be-still-devotions”

As a mom, it is very easy to try and be everything for everyone at all times. I also tend to take on the burdens of my children and others and easily find myself burnt out and weighed down. It is way ...  Read More

I remember hearing as a kid at church, “God and I make a majority.” As I began to study the Word on my own, I came to a more biblical conclusion: “God makes a majority!” He doesn’t need me or you. Yet...  Read More

Years ago, when I walked the Houston Marathon (yes walked; it’s a thing), there was one thing that got me and the two ladies I was walking with through those 26.2 miles. It was not thinking about the ...  Read More

In the blockbuster movie Avengers: Endgame, we see those left of Earth’s mightiest heroes facing an impossible task. Thanos, an immortal alien warrior, is using the magical Infinity Gauntlet to wipe o...  Read More

Sometimes when we read the Word of the God, we tend to focus on a section and ignore the context. Today’s verse would be easy to do that with. “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed.” Easy enough—le...  Read More

From an early age, I struggled with fear so much that I earned the nickname “Worry Wart.” Fear is a powerful emotion. It can paralyze us, change our perspective, and make life seem overwhelming. In ...  Read More

In today’s verse, the Israelites are in their own critical moment: with the depths of the Red Sea in front of them and Pharaoh’s army of well over 1,800 men behind, it seems like they are in an imposs...  Read More

On February 9, 1991, a new character was introduced on Saturday Night Live: Stuart Smalley. Played by Al Franken, the sketch featured Stuart hosting a show called “Daily Affirmations with Stuart Small...  Read More

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of activity and lose sight of what truly matters. Stress, anxiety, and fear can easily consume us, leaving us feeling overwhelm...  Read More