📖 Bible Trivia – October 21stTheme: God’s Promise of Strength 💪 🕊 Main Question: According to the prophet Isaiah, what happens to those who wait upon the Lord?📖 Hint: Read Isaiah 40 A) They will be blessed with riches B) They will never grow tired C) They shall renew their strength D) They shall see visions 💡 Bonus Question: In the same verse, what are they compared to when they rise up?📖 Hint: Read Isaiah 40 A) Eagles B) Lions C) Trees by the river D) Mountains 📜 Scri

🌿 Daily Devotional – October 21 🌿 “Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” —Psalm 16:11 (KJV) Each new day brings choices, crossroads, and moments that shape our journey. Sometimes the path feels clear, but other times it winds through uncertainty or sorrow. Yet, no matter where the road leads, God promises to guide us. When we walk close to Him, He lights our way—step by step. His presence

Scripture: “But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.”  — Isaiah 64:8 (KJV) As an author, it’s easy to feel the pressure to make every word perfect — to mold your story or message into something flawless. But when you write for the Lord, perfection isn’t the goal — surrender  is. You are the pen, and He is the Potter. The words you write are the clay, shaped by His Spirit to fit the purpose He designed the

One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Rice  🍗🍄 Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter or olive oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked) 3 cups chicken broth ½ cup milk or cream ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp rosemary ½ tsp black pepper Salt, to taste ½ cup shredded parmesan or cheddar cheese (optional) Garnish: chopped parsley Instructions: In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, m

✧ Agape Love Blog – October 20, 2025 ✧ 🌟 73 Days Until the End of 2025 🌟 Each sunrise brings a new opportunity to love deeper, live stronger, and walk closer with God. 🌤 Morning Reflection Heavenly Father, as a new week begins, I thank You for Your grace that carried me through yesterday and the promise that covers today.Help me to face this Monday with peace in my heart and purpose in my steps.Let my words be kind, my actions be sincere, and my thoughts be pure.Teach me

☀️ Daily Devotional – October 20, 2025 ☀️ Theme: A New Day, A Fresh Start Scripture (KJV): “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 Reflection: Happy Monday, friends! 🌸 A brand-new week means a brand-new opportunity to see God move in your life. Mondays can sometimes feel heavy—our to-do lists are long, our minds are racing, and the weekend peace fades fast. But before the busyness of the day takes over, let’s pause and re

📖 Bible Trivia – October 20thT heme: God’s Perfect Peace 🌿 🕊 Main Question: Who said, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee”?📖 Hint: Read Isaiah 26 A) David B) Isaiah C) Solomon D) Jeremiah 💡 Bonus Question: According to this verse, what is the key to receiving God’s perfect peace?📖 Hint: Read Isaiah 26 A) Trusting in the Lord B) Offering sacrifices C) Doing good deeds D) Praying three times a day 📜 Scripture Reference Hints: Isaiah 26:3 (K

💔 Grief Support Devotional – October 20 💔 “The LORD is near unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” —Psalm 34:18 (KJV) When we walk through grief, it can feel like the world has moved on while our hearts remain shattered in place. The ache lingers, the memories come in waves, and sometimes it feels like no one truly understands. But God does. He is near to the brokenhearted—not far off, not watching from a distance, but near.  His

✍️ Author Devotional – October 20, 2025 Write Without Fear Scripture: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”  — 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV) Every writer has faced the voice of fear. It whispers, “You’re not good enough,” “No one will read this,”  or “What if you fail?”  But those words do not come from God. He did not give you fear — He gave you faith, power, and purpose. When you write for the Lord, the enemy will try to silen

Beef & Barley Soup Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into small cubes 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, diced 6 cups beef broth ¾ cup pearl barley, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp black pepper Salt, to taste Garnish: chopped parsley Instructions: Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Brown beef pieces on all sides, then remove and set

🌤 Morning Reflection Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of this new day.As autumn colors remind us of change and transition, help us trust that You are working in every season of our lives.When we grow weary or uncertain, steady our hearts with Your peace.Fill us with joy that can’t be shaken and love that reflects You in everything we do.In Jesus’ name, Amen. 💜 📜 Today in History & Heritage 1781:  The British surrendered at Yorktown , effectively ending the America

Theme: The Days We’re Living In – Stay Alert, Stay Faithful Scripture (KJV): “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.” – 2 Timothy 3:1–2 Reflection: Sometimes it feels like the world has gone completely upside down. We see things that shock us—violence, selfishness, greed, pride, and rebellion—and it’s easy to feel discourag

📖 Bible Trivia – October 19thTheme: Trusting God in the Fire 🔥 🕊 Main Question: Who were the three men thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to worship King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image?📖 Hint: Read Daniel 3 A) Daniel, Ezra, and Nehemiah B) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego C) Joshua, Caleb, and Aaron D) Peter, James, and John 💡 Bonus Question: When King Nebuchadnezzar looked into the furnace, what did he see?📖 Hint: Read Daniel 3 A) Only smoke B) Three men burned C

🌿 Daily Devotional – October 19 🌿 “The LORD is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” —Psalm 91:2 (KJV) There are days when life feels uncertain, when our hearts ache and our minds are restless. But even in the middle of our storms, God reminds us that He is our refuge—a safe and steady shelter where fear cannot stay. When everything around us seems unstable, His presence is solid ground. The world may change, but His love never does. He stands as our fort

✍️ Author Devotional – October 19, 2025 Theme:   Your Words Have Purpose Scripture : “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”  — Psalm 19:14 (KJV) As writers, our words hold power. They can build up or tear down, bring healing or harm, inspire hope or stir fear. When we write for the Lord, we’re not just crafting sentences — we’re shaping hearts. God calls us to use our words with purpose an

Creamy Bacon & Corn Chowder  🥓🌽 Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 tbsp butter 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium potatoes, peeled & diced 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1 cup milk ½ cup heavy cream 1 tsp thyme ½ tsp smoked paprika Salt & black pepper, to taste Garnish: chopped chives, extra bacon, shredded cheddar Instructions: In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving 1 tbsp of drippings. Ad

Let’s keep walking in love, faith, and gratitude as we finish this year strong. 🌤 Morning Reflection Heavenly Father, thank You for the breath of life and the promise of this new day.Teach us to slow down and notice the blessings around us — the laughter of a loved one, the colors of fall, the warmth of Your Spirit within our hearts.Help us to finish this year with a deeper love for You and for others. Let today be a reflection of Your goodness and grace.In Jesus’ name, Am

🌤 Daily Devotional – October 18, 2025 🌤 Theme: God’s Faithfulness Never Fails Scripture (KJV): “Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations.” – Deuteronomy 7:9 Reflection: When life feels uncertain and people let us down, it’s comforting to know there is One who never changes—our faithful God. His love isn’t based on our perfection, but on His

📖 Bible Trivia – October 18thTheme: God’s Healing Power ❤️‍🩹 🕊 Main Question: Which prophet told Naaman to wash in the Jordan River seven times to be healed of leprosy?📖 Hint: Read 2 Kings 5 A) Elijah B) Elisha C) Isaiah D) Samuel 💡 Bonus Question: How did Naaman react at first when told to wash in the Jordan River?📖 Hint: Read 2 Kings 5 A) He immediately obeyed B) He rejoiced and thanked God C) He was angry and refused at first D) He built an altar to the Lord 📜 Scrip

“Cast all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” —1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) Life has a way of piling burdens on our shoulders—grief, worry, doubt, and fear can weigh so heavily that we forget we were never meant to carry it all alone. But God’s Word gives us a simple, powerful invitation: Cast all your care upon Him. To “cast” means to throw, to release, to let go completely. God doesn’t ask us to manage our pain—He asks us to hand it over. Every anxious thought, every broken pi