📖 A Thankful Heart – 30 Days of Gratitude Before GodDay 2 – November 2nd: Thankful for Family 🕊️ Key Scripture (KJV): “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”— Psalm 133:1 📚 Devotional Thought: Today, my heart is overflowing with gratitude for my family —each precious person God has placed in my life as a gift of love. Family is one of the most beautiful blessings from the Lord. It’s through family that we learn compassion, patienc

“For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.” —Hebrews 13:14 (KJV) When we lose someone we love, it can make this world feel less like home. The familiar places don’t feel the same, and our hearts long for the warmth of their presence. But as believers, that longing points us toward something far greater—our true and eternal home with Christ. Heaven isn’t just a faraway promise; it’s the reality our hearts were made for. It’s where tears are wiped away, pain

Writing from the Heart of Compassion Scripture : “Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous.”  — 1 Peter 3:8 (KJV) Every word you write carries the potential to reach someone’s heart. As authors, we are not only storytellers — we are messengers of God’s compassion. The world is filled with noise, pain, and uncertainty, but your words can be a gentle reminder that God still cares, still redeems, and still loves

Hobo Chili  🌾🔥 Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or venison for a wilder flavor) 1 tbsp olive oil or bacon drippings 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp black pepper Salt, to taste Optional: a dash of hot sau

A brand-new month, a brand-new beginning — a perfect time to refocus, refresh, and realign with God’s purpose. 🌤 Morning Reflection Heavenly Father, thank You for allowing me to see another new month.As the year winds down, I choose to fix my eyes on You — not on what’s been lost or undone, but on what You are still doing.Teach me to slow down, breathe deeply, and trust fully.Let this month be one of gratitude, peace, and growth in Your presence.In Jesus’ name, Amen. 💜 📜

🍁 Daily Devotional – November 1, 2025 🍁 Theme: A Heart of Gratitude Scripture (KJV): “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Reflection: As we step into a brand-new month, let’s begin it with hearts full of gratitude. The world teaches us to focus on what we don’t  have—but God’s Word calls us to give thanks in all things.  Gratitude shifts our eyes off the problems and back onto the Provider. Life isn

📖 Bible Trivia – November 1stTheme: A Heart of Thankfulness 💛 🕊 Main Question: How many times is the word “thankful”  (and its variations such as thanks  and thanksgiving ) mentioned in the Bible (KJV)?📖 Hint: You may need to do a little searching through your concordance or Bible app! A) Around 30 times B) Around 60 times C) Around 100 times D) Over 130 times 💡 Bonus Question: Which apostle often began his letters with thanksgiving to God for the believers he was writin

🌾 November 1 – Gratitude Challenge 🌾 Today I am thankful for salvation  — for the love Jesus showed us when He died on the cross and rose again on the third day. There is no greater gift, no deeper love, than the sacrifice He made so that we could have eternal life. ❤️ Let’s begin this month with hearts full of gratitude! Each day, share one thing you’re thankful for as we count down to Thanksgiving. Together, let’s fill our hearts and homes with praise! 🙏 📖 Scriptures of

🌿 Daily Devotional – November 1 🌿 “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” —1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 (KJV) Grief reminds us of how deeply we’ve loved. Each memory, each tear, each moment of longing testifies to the precious time we were given with those we hold de

Thankful for the Gift to Write for Him Scripture: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”  — James 1:17 (KJV) As a new month begins, our hearts are drawn to gratitude — not just for what we can see, but for the precious gifts God has placed within us. One of those gifts is the ability to write — to express faith, hope, and truth through words that bring light to

Rustic Loaded Baked Potato Soup  🥔🥓🧀 Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed (Yukon Gold or Russet work best) 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups milk or half-and-half ½ cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 5 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp thyme Salt & black pepper, to taste Garnish: shredded cheese, green onions, bacon bits Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter ov

A Christian Reflection on Halloween As a believer, I’ve been reflecting deeply on what it means to truly live a life set apart for Christ. I’ll be honest — when my children were little, I took them trick-or-treating. I saw it as harmless fun and a way to make memories. But as I’ve grown in my walk with the Lord, I’ve learned to look beyond what the world calls “fun” and ask, “Does this honor God?” Halloween may seem innocent — costumes, candy, decorations — but when we look d

As the world celebrates darkness, let us celebrate the everlasting light of Jesus Christ — the Light that no darkness can overcome. 🌤 Morning Reflection Heavenly Father, thank You for another sunrise that reminds me Your mercies are new every morning.Today , help me to be a light in every place I go — a reflection of Your goodness and grace.When fear or confusion try to enter my thoughts, let Your peace push them out.Guard my heart, guide my steps, and fill me with the coura

🌅 Daily Devotional – October 31, 2025 🌅 Theme: Walking in God’s Light Scripture (KJV): “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. ” – John 8:12 Reflection: As the world grows darker, it’s easy to feel surrounded by confusion, chaos, and fear. But in the midst of it all, Jesus reminds us that He is the Light of the world. When we walk with Him, even the darkest nig

📖 Bible Trivia – October 31stTheme: Light Overcomes Darkness 💡 🕊 Main Question: According to John 1, what does the light do when it shines in the darkness?📖 Hint: Read John 1 A) It hides from the world B) It struggles to be seen C) The darkness comprehended it not D) It disappears at night 💡 Bonus Question: What did Jesus declare about Himself in John 8:12?📖 Hint: Read John 8 A) “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” B) “I am the light of the world.” C) “I am the good

📖 How Do You Know You Are in God’s Will? – Reflection Day: Living in God’s Will 🕊️ Key Thought: When we live in God’s will, our lives reflect the gifts and passions He placed within us. The things that bring us joy, purpose, and fulfillment are often the very things God designed us to do. Every talent, every opportunity, every passion is a brushstroke in the masterpiece He is painting with our lives. 📚 Devotional Reflection: As I’ve reflected on this 30-day journey, I’ve r

🌿 Daily Devotional – October 31 🌿 “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” —Proverbs 18:10 (KJV) As this month comes to an end, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the strength and safety we have in God’s name. Life may shift, seasons may change, and challenges may arise—but the Lord remains our steadfast refuge. When we feel afraid, weary, or uncertain, we can run to Him. His presence is our shelter, His promises are our fo

Theme:   Shining Light Through Words Scripture: “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”  — Matthew 5:14 (KJV) As an author called by God, your words are more than ink on paper — they are light in a world searching for truth. Every story, devotional, poem, and testimony you write has the power to pierce darkness and guide others toward hope. Sometimes you may feel like your light is small — just a flicker in the vastness of the world. But

Each day we draw closer to the year’s end, may we also draw closer to the heart of God. 🌤 Morning Reflection Heavenly Father, thank You for this new morning.As I begin today, help me to focus on what truly matters — loving You and loving others.When distractions pull my attention away, bring my heart back to You.Let my attitude reflect gratitude, my words bring grace, and my actions show compassion.Thank You for being faithful through every season, even when I fall short.In

🍂 Daily Devotional – October 30, 2025 🍂 Theme: Peace in the Midst of Chaos Scripture (KJV): “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” – Isaiah 26:3 Reflection: Life can be overwhelming at times. The world seems louder, faster, and more uncertain every day. There are moments when fear creeps in and peace feels far away—but God’s Word reminds us that perfect peace isn’t found in the absence of trouble, but in the presenc