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FAITH

Looking for encouragement from God’s Word? Here you will find devotionals to refill your faith.

SELF-CARE

Overwhelmed and exhausted? Take care of yourself in a God honouring way without feeling guilty.

SIMPLE LIVING

Too much on your plate? Simplify your life by decluttering your home, your heart, and your calendar.

Christine Wood 12/10/22 Christine Wood 12/10/22

The Parable of the Sower: Thorny Ground

Do you need to pull any weeds out of the soil of your heart? A devotional from the parable of the sower.

Christine Wood 23/8/22 Christine Wood 23/8/22

My Shepherd: A Reflection on Psalm 23

I’ve rediscovered God as my shepherd, and He truly has refreshed my soul.

Christine Wood 3/5/22 Christine Wood 3/5/22

Trust in the Lord

Do you trust me? In an uncertain world, we need to learn how to trust God more than ever before. A devotional from Proverbs 3:5–6.

Christine Wood 7/3/22 Christine Wood 7/3/22

How to Pray: When you Have no Words

I believe in the power of prayer, but even then, words can escape me. What do we pray? Here are eight Bible verses we can use to pray the promises of God for a hurting world.

Christine Wood 7/2/22 Christine Wood 7/2/22

Bible Verses to Help with Anxiety

Overwhelmed with anxious thoughts? I understand. I’ve been there many times myself. I find meditating on the truth in scripture helps calm my anxious mind and fill my heart with peace. Here is a selection of Bible verses to help with anxious thoughts.

Christine Wood 23/1/22 Christine Wood 23/1/22

The Spiritual Discipline of Rest

Learn to rest, not as a reward for hard work, but as a spiritual discipline teaching us to trust in God and find our identity in Him rather than the things that we do.

Christine Wood 10/1/22 Christine Wood 10/1/22

How to Read the Bible without a Bible Reading Plan

There are advantages to reading the Bible without a Bible Reading Plan. Here are some tools to help you discover the joy of Bible Reading for yourself.

Christine Wood 13/12/21 Christine Wood 13/12/21

5 Tips for a Stress-free Christmas

Reduce Christmas stress with 5 simple, faith-filled tips to simplify the holidays, find peace, and focus on what truly matters this Christmas season.

Christine Wood 6/12/21 Christine Wood 6/12/21

All is Bright

We are the light of the world, but sometimes we don't feel very shiny. Here are 5 things we can do to keep our light shining bright this Christmastime.

Christine Wood 22/11/21 Christine Wood 22/11/21

Give Thanks

I have a confession to make. I’m still embarrassed to admit to something that I did almost thirty years ago. A devotional about giving thanks.

Christine Wood 15/11/21 Christine Wood 15/11/21

What the Bible says about Contentment

The Bible has a lot to say about our relationship with money and possessions. Here are 8 Bible passages about contentment.

Christine Wood 3/8/21 Christine Wood 3/8/21

Mary & Martha

How do we apply Jesus' response to Mary and Martha to modern family life? A devotional for women who want to balance a life of service and devotion.