Devotionals
[Guest post by Nicole Bernard: Have there been times in your life when you have been cast down? This is Nicole’s story on learning to depend on our Savior, the great Shephard.] During the summer of 2011 I was well into my pregnancy. One Saturday as I was home
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While perusing for quotes today, I came across this one. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom. It struck me, and I thought I’d share it with you today.
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Becoming a mom is completely terrifying. Almost every night for the past few weeks, I’ve started falling asleep…and then I realize, I’M GOING TO BE A MOM. I go into a panic, thinking about how hard it will be to take care of my new baby and
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This is certainly a season of change for Devotional Diva. First, there was the redesign (that I hope you’re enjoying!). Secondly, I want to address what will happen when my little bundle of joy arrives! And third…well, we’ll get to that! As you probably know by now,
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When trying to decided on a quote topic for today’s post, I kept thinking about planning. I’ve given up making long-term plans for my life and instead I (try) to trust the Lord. You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs 19:
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[Guest post by Michelle Rise: I absolutely love Michelle’s story about winter camping and the unexpected family bonding she experienced on the trip! Praise God for such a chance to connect.] Camping was recently a new thing for our family and going in spring and summer for the occasional
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[Guest post by Ifeoma Samuel: Ifeoma is back to share her insight on living a fulfilled life. And on March 15th, she releases her new book, My 30 Days Journey To a Fulfilled Life.] I don’t want to wake up one morning and feel empty, like I watched my
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Today, this verse really moved me. The minute I said, “I’m slipping, I’m falling,” your love, God, took hold and held me fast. Psalm 94:18 (MSG) Have you felt like this lately? I can say I have. In the nighttime, I tend to get more anxious. What
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[Guest post by Jenee Day: Previously, Jenee wrote for Devotional Diva on the topic of gossip. Today, she shares why she’s writing to distract herself. We’re praying for your family, Jenee!] I am writing this to distract myself. Waiting is not something I have ever been good at,
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[Guest post by Sarah Coleman: I’m so glad Sarah is back to share another story on Devotional Diva! I was so moved by her piece on mourning, and hope that it can encourage you, too.] Women aren’t bullet-proof. We like to think we are. That nothing gets
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Currently, I am attempting to become a reformed worrier. I have been working on this for awhile, because my worrying used to get really out of hand. And there are sooo many scriptures that instruct one to not worry. It is a process. I have gotten better at handling my
Health & Body
[Guest post by Rachel Madden: I think Rachel’s story on perfectionism will really encourage some of you, especially those who struggle with being a “perfect mom.” Remember “I must be perfect” is just a lie!] Psychology Today quotes, “For perfectionists, life is an endless report card on accomplishments or
