Trumpets, Atonement, and the God Who Makes a Way
Main Theme Return and reconciliation. Today’s Truth The trumpet reminds us that Jesus will return, and the Day of Atonement reminds us that His blood has made the way…
Firstfruits, Pentecost, and the God Who Keeps His Promise
Main Theme Resurrection and harvest. Today’s Truth Firstfruits points to Jesus’ resurrection, and Pentecost points to the Spirit-filled harvest that followed. God asks for the first because He is…
Leaving Egypt Without Carrying Egypt With Us
Main Theme Rescue and repentance. Today’s Truth Jesus is the Lamb who rescues us, and His grace teaches us what cannot come with us. Scripture Reading This week’s Scripture…
The Word of Our Testimony-Amber Chaffin
When we hear the word testimony, many of us immediately think of a dramatic before-and-after story. We picture someone standing in front of a room telling how God rescued them…
Calling in the Ordinary
Calling is faithfully living out our shared purpose and God-given gifts in the ordinary places God has already placed us.
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Hi friend, I wanted to send you a little note because there are a few new things happening around HVHG. I recently opened The Study Room, a new little corner…
Gifts of Grace
Created on Purpose, Week Three Scripture Reading Ephesians 4:11-16 Supporting Scripture Romans 12:3-81 Corinthians 12:4-271 Peter 4:10-11Matthew 5:14-16 God gives gifts to His people so the body of Christ…
Created for Good Works
Good works do not have to look the same in every woman’s life. We are not all called to the same assignments, the same pace, the same season, or…
Created on Purpose
Over the next few weeks, we are going to study purpose through the lens of Ephesians. We are going to begin with who we are in Christ. Then we…
What God Rolled Away
Before Israel stepped into the Promised Land, God asked them to leave something behind. Maybe He’s asking the same of us.
When Hope Began to Return
I’ve never really talked about this outside the pages of Sound Mind. Honestly, it’s one of those parts of my story I’d rather forget. It’s painful. It’s embarrassing. But lately,…
Somebody’s Gotta Say Something
Lately, I haven’t been able to shake this thought… Somebody’s gotta say something. I’ve realized that so much of my silence hasn’t come from a lack of love. It’s…
Save the Date!
A women’s Small Group starts on August 19 at East 59 Café, offering Scripture study, prayer, and connections through casual gatherings and a four-week study on Ephesians.
Can I Say Something Hard?
Some of us have been begging God for breakthrough, while ignoring the step of obedience He has already made clear. I have sat with women in this place. I have been…
Quiet Roots: The Hidden Work of Summer
When small group pauses for the summer, the quiet can feel strange. But maybe this scattered season is not a pause in spiritual growth. Maybe it is an invitation…
Mental Health Isn’t Just a Month… It’s Real Life
Mental health isn’t just a conversation for a month. It’s a reality for a lot of us every single day.
Don’t Stay in the Car.
I pulled into the gym parking lot this week, sat there for a minute… and then left. And not just once. Every day this week.
Walking with God: Friendship
In a season where life feels full and friendships can feel scattered, I am grateful for the women God gives us to walk beside.
We Don’t Lean, We stand.
This is Her View of His Grace, where we’re living, learning, and seeing it all through the lens of His grace. I recently heard a pastor say, “Respectfully, we don’t…
Sacred Rhythms: Where Your Soul Comes Alive with God
Ever feel like your time with God shouldn’t be this hard?
What exactly are we celebrating?
So have you ever stopped and asked yourself… What exactly are we celebrating?
Compete, Don’t Compare: What This Season Is Teaching Me
This might feel a little niche, but it is part of our real life right now… and if I am going to be authentic, I want to share this…
Grace for the Woman Who Has Been Strong Too Long
If you’ve been praying for God to remove it and He hasn’t, this might explain why.
Some Days Hurt, But I Still Stand
Some days still hurt, but I refuse to let fear have the final word.
Walking With God When You’re Emotionally Tired
If you can’t stop consuming, it might be because you haven’t been receiving.
Grace Steadies What Fear Shakes
Nothing about this chapter went the way I planned, and that’s where God met me.
Grace Sees Beyond the Moment
What if the season you’re begging God to end is the very one He’s using to shape something eternal?
Grace Invites Surrender
When Plans Unravel, Grace Invites Surrender We don’t lose peace the moment plans fall apart. We lose it when control slips out of our hands, and we realize how…
Grace to Trust
Have you ever trusted God with your soul, but struggled to trust Him with your situation?
What’s Next
You made it through January… and I’m genuinely proud of you! I have included a special video message for you and it can be found right here.
When Criticism Feels Like Connection
Philippians 3 and the Subtle Confidence of Being Right Before you read:I’d love for you to listen to Philippians, Chapter Three first.Click here to listen. Also for a hands-free…
Transforming Your Home Atmosphere with Words
The post emphasizes the impact of our words on family atmospheres and our children’s self-perception, urging readers to replace critical language with encouragement to foster grace-filled environments.
What Lens Are You Wearing?
A Scripture-centered reflection on how the lens we wear shapes our thoughts, words, and families. Exploring Philippians 1, discernment, and renewing the mind through grace.
A Quiet Reset Between Years
As the year ends, it highlights our struggles and stories, emphasizing God’s constant presence and love, inviting surrender for renewal and transformation in Christ.
Make Room in Your Home
Listen to the Audio Devotional right here… What if the most sacred part of Christmas isn’t what we plan, but what we pause long enough to notice. Psalm 24:7–10…
Make Room: When Christmas Gets Loud
If something has to drop this week, let it be the pressure, not your pursuit of Him. Psalm 24:5–6 NLT“They will receive the Lord’s blessing and have a right…
Making Room at Your Table
Making room for the Guest who really matters. Audio Version available below… Psalm 24:3–4“Who may ascend the hill of the Lord?And who may stand in His holy place?He who…
Make Room in Your Calendar
Seeing your holiday season through the truth that it all belongs to God. Every plan. Every moment. Every breath.
Bless, Even in the Simple
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Give Thanks in the Middle
What if gratitude isn’t just what you give after the breakthrough… but what carries you through the middle of it?
Gratitude That Changes a Room
Are your words filling the room with warmth and welcome, or tension and tiptoes?
Name the Good, Even Here
Gratitude doesn’t start when life feels good—it starts when you choose to see the good.
Count Your Days
How many marbles do you have left? Psalm 90:12 — “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” We were standing in the…
Willpower to Spirit Power
Have you ever tried to be strong for so long, that the strength itself started breaking you? “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the…
The Sound Mind Commission
what if you could step off the hamster wheel of anxiety and finally live with a steady, anchored mind?
When Fear Fogs the Mind
The post explores how fear often manifests subtly, masquerading as caution or responsibility, which can hinder decision-making. It emphasizes the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit for power,…
When the War Is Against Your Voice
Have you ever felt like your own thoughts were trying to take you out?
Clarity in the Chaos: When You Just Want to Quit
Does your calendar feel louder than your soul right now? Midway through the season…football games, volleyball tournaments, homecoming prep, dress shopping, tests, and something on the calendar every night;…
Love: The Keeper of a Sound Mind
Ever caught yourself snapping and instantly regretting it? Here’s how to let love, not fear, take the wheel.
When You Don’t Know What to Do
In challenging times, like King Jehoshaphat faced, we may feel helpless, yet it’s a vital moment to focus on faith. By acknowledging our uncertainties and looking to God, we…
Finding Connection: Walking with Purpose
The post emphasizes the importance of walking with the Spirit for connection and clarity in everyday life. Amidst daily noise and distractions, it highlights the need for intentional moments…
Do It Scared: Finding Courage in Vulnerability
The author reflects on the challenges of overcoming fear and self-doubt in writing and personal expression. Starting a blog in 2012 marked a journey from silence to vulnerability. Emphasizing…
Something New: Your August Invitation
The post reflects on the idea of starting anew, emphasizing that it’s never too late for a reset in life. Drawing inspiration from Peter’s experience with Jesus, it highlights…
Overcoming Burnout: Finding Rest in Faith
The author reflects on experiencing burnout and disconnection from spiritual roots while being overly committed to tasks. Acknowledging the need for connection with Jesus, they emphasize the distinction between…
Experiencing God’s Gentle Presence
I don’t even know how to describe it, except maybe like this. Two brushstrokes on a canvas. One is me, earthy, messy, full of texture and questions. The other…
Finding Grace in a Busy Schedule
A short devotional-style blog post reminding readers that they don’t have to hold everything together in busy seasons—grace is already doing that. Inspired by Colossians 1:17, this post offers…
Overwhelmed but Not Overtaken
God’s strength in emotional overload Hey, friend. Ah… summertime.June felt pretty manageable…mid-level speed, a little downtime, a few trips to Six Flags, a lot of baseball.But July? Whew.We are…
