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📖 Bible Trivia – January 8th, 2026 “Trusting God’s Direction” 🧭✨
📖 Bible Trivia “Trusting God’s Direction” 🧭✨ 🧠 Main Question : According to Proverbs 3:5–6, what are we instructed to do instead of leaning on our own understanding ?📖 Hint: This verse connects trust with guidance. A) Seek wise counsel B) Pray continually C) Trust in the Lord with all our heart D) Study the law 🧠 Bonus Question : What promise does God give to those who acknowledge Him in all their ways? A) Prosperity B) Protection C) Wisdom D) He will direct their path
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 82 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 8, 2026
✍️ Author Devotional – January 8, 2026 Theme: Grace for the Process Scripture: “But he giveth more grace.” — James 4:6 (KJV) As the days of January continue, the writing journey begins to feel more real — less about beginnings and more about process . Today, God gently reminds you of a truth every author needs to hear: there is grace for every part of this journey. Grace when the words come easily.Grace when the page feels heavy.Grace when progress is slow.Grace when doubt
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 82 min read


🌾 Today’s Chuckwagon Recipe🍲 Cozy Beef, Vegetable & Biscuit Camp Stew
🍲 Cozy Beef, Vegetable & Biscuit Camp Stew A one-pot, cold-day comfort meal — hearty stew topped with soft biscuit dumplings. Serves: 6–8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes This is the kind of meal that simmers quietly while the house warms up — filling bellies and slowing the day down. 🥩 Ingredients For the Stew 1 lb beef stew meat (or ground beef) 2 tbsp butter or bacon grease 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium potatoes, diced 2 carrots, sli
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 81 min read


❄️ Winter Craft – January 8, 2026 Craft: “Snowy Word Canvas” 🎨❄️✨
Craft: “Snowy Word Canvas” 🎨❄️✨ Theme: Choosing a word to carry through the year — grounded in faith, hope, and intention. This craft is peaceful, meaningful, and makes a beautiful wall or desk piece. ❤️ What You’ll Need: Small canvas or thick cardstock White acrylic paint Sponge or old paintbrush Black, gray, or metallic paint pen Paper plate (for paint) Optional: Glitter (very light touch) Snowflake stencil Silver or gold paint Frame (if using cardstock) ✨ Directions: 1. C
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 81 min read


✧ Agape Love Blog – January 7, 2026 ✧🌿 Choosing Faith in the Everyday 🌿
🌿 Choosing Faith in the Everyday 🌿 God often does His greatest work in the ordinary moments—when we choose faith again and again. 4 🌤 Morning Reflection Heavenly Father, Thank You for this new day and for the quiet strength You give me to walk it well. As I step into today, help me choose faith in the small decisions and ordinary moments. Teach me to trust You not only when life feels big and exciting, but when it feels routine and still. Let my heart remain open, my spiri
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 72 min read


🔥 Daily Devotional – Faith That Trusts God’s Provision
🔥 Daily Devotional – Faith That Trusts God’s Provision Theme: God Is Enough When We Choose to Believe Scripture: “And Abram said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering…”— Genesis 22:8 (KJV) Reflection: One of the greatest tests of faith recorded in Scripture is Abraham’s willingness to trust God completely— even when he did not understand the outcome . When asked a heartbreaking question, Abraham responded with unwavering confidence: “God will provide
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 72 min read


📖 January Bible Study — New Beginnings in Christ Day 7 – January 7th, 2026: God Goes Before You
📖 January Bible Study — New Beginnings in Christ Day 7 – January 7th, 2026: God Goes Before You 🕊️ Key Scripture (KJV): “And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”— Deuteronomy 31:8 📚 Devotional Thought: One of the greatest comforts for a believer is knowing this truth: God goes before you. As we continue into this new year, it’s natural to wonder what lies ahead. Quest
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 72 min read


January 7 Grief Support Devotional: “God Holds the Pieces of Your Heart”
January 7 Grief Support Devotional: “God Holds the Pieces of Your Heart” Scripture: “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 (KJV) Grief can leave your heart feeling fractured—pieces of love, memory, longing, and pain scattered in ways that are hard to gather. Some days you may feel whole enough to move forward; other days you may feel like the smallest thing could cause you to unravel. God sees every piece. He does not ask you to put yours
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 71 min read


🔥📖 Bible Trivia – January 7th, 2026 “Seeking God First” 🔍✨
🔥📖 Bible Trivia – January 7th, 2026 “Seeking God First” 🔍✨ 🧠 Main Question : According to Matthew 6:33, what are believers commanded to seek first ?📖 Hint: Order matters in this verse. A) Righteous living B) God’s blessings C) The kingdom of God and His righteousness D) Wisdom and understanding 🧠 Bonus Question (Advanced): What promise is given to those who seek God’s kingdom first? A) Freedom from hardship B) All needed things will be added C) Long life D) Spiritual
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 71 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 7, 2026Theme: God Gives the Words in Due Time
✍️ Author Devotional – January 7, 2026 Theme: God Gives the Words in Due Time Scripture: “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” — Proverbs 16:9 (KJV) By the seventh day of the year, many writers begin to feel a quiet tension — the desire to move forward paired with uncertainty about how . Today, God gently reminds you that direction does not come from striving; it comes from trusting. You may have ideas without order.You may have passion witho
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 72 min read


🌾 Chuckwagon January 7 Recipe🥔 Old Trail Beef, Gravy & Mashed Potato Camp Bowl
🥔 Old Trail Beef, Gravy & Mashed Potato Camp Bowl A stick-to-your-ribs classic — slow-simmered beef in rich gravy served over creamy mashed potatoes. Serves: 6–8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 50–60 minutes This meal reflects the heart of chuckwagon cooking: simple ingredients, filling portions, and deep comfort after long, cold days. 🥩 Ingredients For the Beef & Gravy 1½ lbs beef stew meat or chuck roast, cubed 2 tbsp bacon grease or butter 1 small onion, diced 2 clov
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 72 min read


❄️ Winter Craft – January 7, 2026Craft: “Warmth in a Jar – Encouragement Cocoa Jars”
“Warmth in a Jar – Encouragement Cocoa Jars” ☕🤍✨ Theme: Sharing warmth, encouragement, and God’s love in a simple, heartfelt way. These jars make wonderful gifts , acts of kindness , or a cozy treat for your own quiet time. ❤️ What You’ll Need: Clear jars (mason jars or recycled jars) Hot cocoa mix Mini marshmallows Chocolate chips or peppermint pieces Ribbon or twine Small tags or cardstock Optional: Candy canes Cinnamon sticks Stickers or winter-themed tags ✨ Directions:
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 71 min read


✧ Agape Love Blog – January 6, 2026 ✧🌿 Learning to Trust God’s Timing
🌿 Learning to Trust God’s Timing 🌿 God is never late—and He is never rushed. Today invites us to rest in His perfect timing. 4 🌤 Morning Reflection Heavenly Father,Thank You for this new day and for the reminder that You hold time in Your hands.As I move through today, help me release impatience and trust Your pace.Teach me to wait without worry, to move without fear, and to rest without guilt.Align my heart with Your timing—not my expectations.Help me trust that You are
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 62 min read


🏕 Daily Devotional – Stepping Forward When God Calls
💜 Stepping Forward When God Calls Theme: Obedience Begins with Trust Scripture: “Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country… unto a land that I will shew thee.”— Genesis 12:1 (KJV) Reflection: January 6 reminds us that walking with God often begins with a step into the unknown. When God called Abram, He did not give him a detailed map—He gave him a promise. Abram was asked to leave what was familiar and trust the One who was calling him forward. Faith rar
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 62 min read


📖 January Bible Study — New Beginnings in Christ Day 6 – January 6th, 2026: Trusting God With the Unknown
📖 January Bible Study — New Beginnings in Christ Day 6 – January 6th, 2026: Trusting God With the Unknown 🕊️ Key Scripture (KJV): “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”— 2 Corinthians 5:7 📚 Devotional Thought: One of the hardest parts of moving forward is stepping into the unknown . We like plans. We like certainty. We like knowing how things will turn out. But God often asks us to move forward before everything makes sense—because faith grows strongest when it is exercised
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 62 min read


🌿 January 6 Grief Support Devotional: “God Is Steady When You Feel Shaken”
“God Is Steady When You Feel Shaken” Scripture: “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee…” — Isaiah 43:2 (KJV) Grief has a way of shaking what once felt secure.Emotions rise unexpectedly.Memories surface without warning.Some days you feel grounded, and other days feel like you’re wading through deep waters. God never promised that grief wouldn’t come.But He did promise you would not face it alone. “When t
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 61 min read


🔥📖 Bible Trivia – January 6th, 2026“Strength in Weakness” 💪✨
🔥📖 Bible Trivia – January 6th, 2026 Theme: “Strength in Weakness” 💪✨ 🧠 Main Question : According to 2 Corinthians 12:9, what does God say is made perfect in weakness ?📖 Hint: This turns worldly thinking upside down. A) Faith B) Obedience C) God’s grace D) God’s power 🧠 Bonus Question: Why does Paul say he will glory in his infirmities ? A) To remain humble B) To avoid judgment C) So the power of Christ may rest upon him D) To encourage others 🧠 Challenge Question : Wh
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 62 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 6, 2026Theme: God Meets You at the Page
Theme: God Meets You at the Page Scripture: “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” — James 4:8 (KJV) By day six, routines begin to form. The newness softens, and what remains is faithfulness. Today, God offers a simple promise to every writer who shows up: when you draw near, He meets you there. You don’t have to wait for inspiration to arrive before you begin. You don’t have to feel confident or clear. The act of sitting down — opening the Bible, the notebook,
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 61 min read


🌾 Chuckwagon January 6 Recipe🍲 Hearty Chicken, Vegetable & Noodle Camp Soup
🍲 Hearty Chicken, Vegetable & Noodle Camp Soup A simple, soul-warming classic—clear broth, tender chicken, and soft noodles just like the trail cooks made. Serves: 6–8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes This soup is calm and comforting—ideal for settling into routine, warming the body, and feeding everyone well. 🐔 Ingredients 2 tbsp butter or olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 cups cooked shredded
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 61 min read


❄️ Winter Craft – January 6, 2026Craft: “Bless the Birds Winter Feeder” 🐦❄️🌾
“Bless the Birds Winter Feeder” 🐦❄️🌾 Theme: Sharing God’s care and provision — even in the coldest season. This craft reminds us that kindness and provision matter , and it’s perfect for families, kids, or quiet winter afternoons. ❤️ What You’ll Need: Pinecones (large ones work best) Peanut butter (or suet for outdoor durability) Birdseed Twine or yarn Butter knife or spoon Optional: Dried fruit bits Sunflower seeds Wooden craft sticks (for spreading) ✨ Directions: 1. Pr
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 61 min read
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