His Mercy is New

5 Ways To Strengthen Ourselves in the Lord

Blog· Scriptures and thoughts

“And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” 1 Samuel 30:6 In the midst of great distress and war happening all around him, David chose to strengthen himself in the Lord. In our times of distress, have…
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Doodles to Live By

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We all have a story to tell. And I believe that the world needs your story. Our stories help us to not feel alone. Our stories show the faithfulness of God. Our stories make us real and vulnerable for each other. Stories of God meeting us in the valley of depression. Maybe your story is one of finding God through…
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Praying the Psalms of Ascent

Blog· Praying the Psalms· Scriptures and thoughts

The Psalms are likely my favorite book of the Bible. We see the humanity of David, the battles, the worship…a man after God’s own heart. They are my favorite Psalms to pray, my favorite Words of comfort, the encouragement and conviction my heart needs as I start each day. “The Psalter is the prayer book of Jesus Christ in the…
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Why A Journaling Bible?

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When Journaling Bibles first came out, I was pretty immediately smitten, though I didn’t purchase one for many months. I’m always a little nervous to get a new Bible, which may sound kind of weird.  I get pretty attached to the current Bible I’m using. I love taking notes, underlining, high lighting, putting dates and little notes in the margins….
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