❄️ Winter Weekend Craft – Saturday, January 10, 2026 Craft: “Snowy Kindness Cards”  🤍❄️✉️ Theme: Spreading warmth and kindness during the coldest season. This is a wonderful hands-on, outward-focused craft —perfect for families, grandkids, church groups, or quiet weekend creativity. ❤️ What You’ll Need: White or light-blue cardstock Cotton balls or white tissue paper Glue Markers or pens Snowflake stickers (optional) ✨ Directions: Fold cardstock into simple cards. Glue cotto

✍️ Author Devotional – Saturday, January 10, 2026 Theme:   Let God Refresh the Writer Scripture: “Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while.”  — Mark 6:31 (KJV) Saturday is an invitation, not a demand. God never intended you to pour endlessly without being refreshed. Even Jesus called His disciples away from the crowds to rest — because rest restores clarity, strength, and joy. As an author, it’s easy to believe that stopping means falling behind. But God

🌿 Saturday Devotional – January 10, 2026 God Sees, God Knows, God Provides Theme:  Trusting the God Who Never Loses Sight of Us Scripture: “And she called the name of the Lord that spake unto her, Thou God seest me…”— Genesis 16:13 (KJV) Reflection: One of the most tender names given to God in Scripture comes from a woman who felt overlooked, mistreated, and forgotten. In her pain, Hagar discovered a profound truth: God sees. God sees you where you are.He sees the burdens yo

🌿 January 10 Grief Support Devotional “God Holds Your Child—and He Holds You” Scripture: “But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 19:14 (KJV) The loss of a child changes everything.There are no words deep enough to explain the ache, no timeline that can measure the grief, no comparison that can capture the love you still carry. Today, God gently reminds your heart of a sacred truth: your c

🌾 Saturday – January 10th 🥩 Weekend Chuckwagon Beef & Dumpling Stew A Saturday classic — rich stew with soft, fluffy dumplings made to linger over. Serves:  6–8 Cook Time:  1 hour Ingredients 1½ lbs beef stew meat 2 tbsp bacon grease or butter 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium potatoes, diced 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 5 cups beef broth 1 tsp thyme ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt (to taste) Dumplings 1½ cups flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp

✧ Agape Love Blog – Saturday, January 10, 2026 ✧ 🌿 Resting Without Guilt 🌿 God invites us to rest—not as a reward for productivity, but as a gift of grace. 4 🌤 Morning Reflection Heavenly Father, Thank You for this quieter day. Thank You for reminding me that rest is holy and necessary.Help me release the need to stay busy and receive the rest You offer freely.Teach me to trust that You are at work even when I pause.Restore my strength—body, mind, and spirit.In Jesus’ pr

📖 January Bible Study — New Beginnings in Christ Day 10 – January 10th, 2026: God’s Grace Is Enough 🕊️ Key Scripture (KJV): “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”— 2 Corinthians 12:9 📚 Devotional Thought: As we move forward into the new year, we are reminded of a truth that brings great comfort: God’s grace is enough . We often feel pressure to be stronger, better, or more capable before stepping into the future

📖 Bible Trivia – Saturday, January 10th, 2026 Theme: “Running to Win”  🏁✨ 🧠 Main Question : According to 1 Corinthians 9:24–25, how should believers run the Christian race?📖 Hint: Discipline and purpose matter. A) Casually and freely B) With endurance only C) To obtain the prize D) In competition with others 🧠 Bonus Question : What does Paul say athletes exercise in all things? A) Faith B) Strength C) Temperance (self-control) D) Wisdom 🧠 Challenge Question : Which New

When God leads, He doesn’t always reveal everything at once—but He always gives enough light for the next step. 4 🌤 Morning Reflection Heavenly Father, Thank You for bringing me to this day. Thank You for the steady confidence that comes from knowing You are with me. As I move through today, help me walk forward without fear or hesitation. Remind me that I don’t need all the answers—only trust in You. Strengthen my faith and calm my spirit as I follow where You lead. In Jesu

God Is with Us in Every Transition Theme:  Trusting God Through Change and Uncertainty Scripture: “And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created… but Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.”— Genesis 6:7–8 (KJV) Reflection: Life is full of transitions—some we welcome, others we never expected. Change can feel unsettling, especially when familiar routines fade and the future feels unclear. Yet Scripture reminds us that God is present in every transition , guiding

📖 January Bible Study — New Beginnings in Christ Day 9 – January 9th, 2026: Let God Direct Your Steps 🕊️ Key Scripture (KJV): “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”— Proverbs 3:6 📚 Devotional Thought: As we move forward into the new year, one of the most comforting promises in Scripture is this: God directs the paths of those who trust Him . We often want to map out our future in detail—planning each step, anticipating every outcome, and controll

“Hope Is Still With You” Scripture: “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.” — 2 Corinthians 1:3 (KJV) Grief can make hope feel fragile.Some days it feels close, other days it feels just out of reach. You may worry that as you grieve, hope is slipping away—but God wants you to know something important today: Hope has not left you. Hope is not dependent on how you feel.It doesn’t vanish on hard days.It doe

📖 “Endurance and Perseverance”  🏃‍♀️✨ 🧠 Main Question (Challenge): According to Hebrews 12:1, what are believers instructed to do so they can run the race set before them?📖 Hint: This involves both removal and focus. A) Pray without ceasing B) Lay aside every weight and sin C) Seek counsel from others D) Rest and wait patiently 🧠 Bonus Question (Advanced): Who are believers told to look unto as they run this race? A) Faithful leaders B) The prophets C) Jesus, the author

Write What You Have, Trust God With the Rest. Scripture : “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”  — 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) By the ninth day of the year, it’s common to want more clarity — more direction, more confirmation, more assurance that you’re doing this right . Today, God gently reminds you that faith does not wait for certainty; it moves with trust. You may not see the whole story yet.You may not know how the chapter will end.You may feel like you only have a fragme

Old Camp Pinto Bean & Smoked Ham Stew A slow-simmered, humble classic—rich, filling, and made to warm you clear through. Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  1½–2 hours (shorter with canned beans) This is the kind of stew that would sit on the fire all afternoon—simple ingredients turning into something nourishing and deeply satisfying. 🥓 Ingredients 2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight (or 2 cans pinto beans, drained & rinsed) 1½–2 cups smoked ham, diced (o

“Scripture Snowflake Mobile”  ❄️📖✨ Theme: Letting God’s Word gently surround us and guide us each day — like snowflakes falling from Heaven. This craft is calming, creative, and beautiful when it moves softly in the winter air. ❤️ What You’ll Need: White or light blue cardstock Scissors Pen, marker, or paint pen String, twine, or fishing line Stick, embroidery hoop, or wire ring Hole punch or tape Optional: Glitter glue Silver or gold markers Snowflake stickers ✨ Directions:

🌿 Listening for God’s Gentle Direction 🌿 God often guides us not with loud commands, but with quiet nudges that lead us step by step. 4 🌤 Morning Reflection Heavenly Father,Thank You for this new day and for Your gentle presence.As I move through today, help me slow down enough to hear You.Quiet the noise around me and the rush within me.Teach me to listen—not only with my ears, but with my heart.Guide my steps with wisdom, peace, and clarity as I trust You more deeply.I

Trusting God’s Justice and Mercy Theme:  God Is Righteous, Compassionate, and Always Faithful Scripture: “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”— Genesis 18:25 (KJV) Reflection: There are moments in life when we wrestle with questions— Why does God allow this? How will this turn out? Is He truly at work here?  Abraham asked a bold and honest question that still comforts hearts today: “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” This question is not rooted in doub

📖 January Bible Study — New Beginnings in Christ Day 8 – January 8th, 2026: Strength for the Journey Ahead 🕊️ Key Scripture (KJV): “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”— Philippians 4:13 📚 Devotional Thought: Moving forward with Jesus doesn’t mean we will always feel strong—but it does mean we will never walk alone. As the new year unfolds, there may be days when the journey feels heavy. The future can feel demanding, uncertain, or even overwhelming

🌿 January 8 Grief Support Devotional: “You Are Not Falling Behind” Scripture: “The Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought…” — Isaiah 58:11 (KJV) Grief can make you feel like everyone else is moving forward while you are standing still. You may wonder if you’re healing too slowly, feeling too much, or struggling longer than you “should.” But today, God gently corrects that lie: You are not falling behind. Healing is not a race.Grief is not measured