scripture — Daily Devotion — Kristen Alexis Cave

The three months after my wedding were some of the most stressful I’ve ever experienced. I got married. I moved in with my husband’s apartment, but only for a couple of months before we moved to a different state. My husband sprained his ACL and LCL playing basketball. Our dog had three different health emergencies. We had one of our cars in the shop so we were down to one car for two people. And we were trying to buy a house. Needless to say, a lot of different things were occupying my mind.

Kristen CaveMay 22, 2024stress, anxiousness, anxiety, overwhelm, peace, comfort, scripture, meditateComment

10 Verses When You're Dealing With Conflict

I absolutely hate conflict and confrontation. I used to run from it at all costs growing up. Anytime an argument would start or a heated conversation would emerge, I would do everything in my power to retreat or remove myself from the situation. I just wanted peace. I wanted everyone to be happy - with me, with each other, with the current circumstances - and I didn’t handle it well when people seemed less than happy and at peace.

Kristen CaveJanuary 16, 2024conflict, confrontation, peace, resolution, conversation, relationships, scriptureComment

The Beauty Of Backroads

There are verses in the Bible you’ve read several, maybe even hundreds of times, right? There are verses or stories you’ve been taught since you were a little kid, and you can might even be able to quote several of them from memory. But as you grow up, physically and spiritually, and you come across these verses, you will start to notice something new about them. The words will hit home a little differently than they have in the past. You’ll see these passages in a new light because you’re reading them under different circumstances.

Kristen CaveNovember 9, 2023scripture, God's word, study, revelation, wisdom, discernmentComment

Where To Find Encouragement

Scripture tells us that God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and light to our path (Psalm 119:105). His Word shows us where we’re standing and where we need to go. It tells you clearly if you’re headed in the right direction or if you’re wandering down a dark and dangerous path. It gives you wisdom. It gives you discernment. And it gives you hope like nothing and no one else can.

Kristen CaveSeptember 13, 2023encouragement, scripture, God's Word, wisdom, discernment, direction, guidance, decision makingComment

10 Verses For When You Feel Far From God

In my 20+ years of following Jesus, I’ve learned that it’s inevitable to go through seasons where you feel far from God. Even though I know He is always there, even though I know He never leaves me, and even though I know He doesn’t distance Himself from me, there have been more than a few times where it felt like I was distant from God.

Where To Find Encouragement

Scripture tells us that God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and light to our path (Psalm 119:105). His Word shows us where we’re standing and where we need to go. It tells you clearly if you’re headed in the right direction or if you’re wandering down a dark and dangerous path. It gives you wisdom. It gives you discernment. And it gives you hope like nothing and no one else can.

Kristen CaveJanuary 13, 2022encouragement, scripture, God's Word, wisdom, discernment, direction, guidance, decision makingComment

10 Verses For When You're Craving Rest

Finding rest this time of year feels about as easy as finding a pumpkin in Hobby Lobby. We’re covered up in stress, busyness, and mile-long to-do lists, just like the shelves of my favorite decor store are covered with garland, ribbon, ornaments, and Christmas lights. And honestly, it feels like we’ve just come to accept that stress is as much a part of this season as the Christmas trees.

Kristen CaveDecember 3, 2021rest, refuel, busy, busyness, stress, scriptureComment

10 Verses For When You're Feeling Discontent

It’s that time of year where talk of gratitude is everywhere. We are told to count our blessings, to think about all of the things we have to be thankful for. And while I 100% believe we all have things for which to give thanks, I also know that we’re all battling feelings of discontentment in at least one area of our lives.

Kristen CaveNovember 19, 2021contentment, discontentment, gratitude, grateful, thankfulness, thanksgiving, thankful, meditate, scriptureComment

10 Verses If You're Feeling Frustrated

Today, I want to give you a list of 10 verses to help you, encourage you, and give you hope if you’re feeling frustrated. I know the start of my week has been nothing short of frustrating (having your car break down will do that), and I’m sure you’re dealing with your own set of frustrations as well. So I hope that these verses will speak to you and that as you read them, you’ll experience the peace, hope, love, and comfort that is to be found in the promises of God.

Kristen CaveSeptember 22, 2021frustration, stress, overwhelm, scripture, God's Word, memorizing scripture, quiet time, bible readingComment

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