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My Favorite Devotional Books and Practical Tips for Quiet Time
Hey friends! I love a good devotional book, so I thought I’d share with you a few of my all-time favorites through the years. Of course, devotional books are never a substitute for actually reading the Bible; nor are they God’s word, so you do have to use discernment as you read them. While I didn’t agree with everything in the books I’ve listed below, yet these have all been a help and blessing to me in my Christian life. Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon. If you are looking for a really “meaty” devotional, this classic would be the one. It contains daily devotions for your mornings and evenings,…
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For Smartphone: All Things Well
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Yes, Jesus Loves Me
Ah, the favorite children’s song! At our church, we have a tradition that if your birthday falls on a service day, you get to pick your favorite hymn as part of the congregational singing. And this is the most chosen song by the little ones! As a child, you don’t doubt that Jesus loves you—it’s just a simple truth that you accept and rest in. But sometimes, as you get older, life hits. You realize what a big and broken world you live in. It’s easy to begin to wonder, With all the wars and the crime and the big things going on, how can such a great God take…
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Great and Precious Promises
Promise of love that will never forsake us, Nothing in heaven or earth can divide Those who believe and the Savior Who loves them; He intercedes Who has suffered and died. Promise of hope in a sure expectation, For He has risen and lives evermore. Confidence swelling in anticipation, Watching each day for our soon-coming Lord. Promise of grace for today's tribulation, Grace for this moment and grace for this need; Given in measure sufficient, exceeding, When at the mercy seat boldly we plead. Promise of peace that the world cannot give us, Peace which endures though the mountains remove; Peace that will keep heart and mind in the turmoil,…
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The Thoughts of God
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My Favorite Reads in 2023
Hey friends! How is it possible that we have only a few days left in this year? I like to take time during this space between Christmas and New Year’s to reflect on the goodness of God over the past months; His faithfulness in the good and the bad times. Remembering His love and provision gives me hope as we enter an uncertain year ahead. We can’t know what it will contain, but what a blessing to walk into it holding tightly to the One Who declares the end from the beginning and Who has promised to always be with us. I have been looking forward to writing this post…
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Emmanuel
Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel! Hark, the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King." Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us (Matt. 1:23). God, manifest in the flesh, with us in a sin-sick world. Almighty Lord and Creator of heaven and earth, left His glory and took on human flesh. God, inside a human body. He did not stop being God; rather, He became fully God and fully man. One night in Bethlehem, the…
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7 Festive Ways to Wrap Christmas Gifts On a Budget
Hey friends! It is officially the Christmas season, one of my favorite times of the year, and I’m planning to live it to the full! Am I the only one who feels torn between wanting to do everything during the season but not becoming so busy that I miss the beauty and wonder? It sure is a balancing act, and I recommend planning your month out ahead and learning to say no if the extra activities are piling up. As you probably know, I’m all about making the ordinary special. In the ideas below, I share ways that you can elevate your gift wrapping without breaking the bank. A scrounge…
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Thanksgiving Celebration
Hey friends! Here is the Thanksgiving/blog two-year celebration post, all in one. Thank you so much to all my readers who contributed photos for this special post, and a huge thank you to everyone who takes the time to read Upheld by His Grace. It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since I started this website. I truly love getting to share life with you all and the little community we’ve built here. As I write this, I’m enjoying the smells of the turkey we’re cooking and the candle I’m burning. And the gentle guitar CD of Thanksgiving hymns that I have on right now. Soon fall will be…
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Trust Him Wholly
