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The Parenting Package

[Guest Post by Marci Seither – I met her at an event I hosted a writers event at my house last year. I am excited for her to share a…

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May 1, 2014
Devotionals, Faith

Does it Hurt to Hope?

[Guest Post by Kelli McIntosh – When she asked to share about her son Kyle with special needs and why she’s not losing hope, I realized that I haven’t had anyone…

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January 23, 2014
Devotionals, Faith

Change Your Story

[Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Kirstin Leigh’s breakout book, Change Your Story. I am so grateful to Kirstin today for sharing her inspiring story today on Devotional Diva…

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June 27, 2017
  • Devotionals,  Military Life

    September 11th – a short devotional

    September 11, 2018 /

    I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:20-23, NIV) It’s September 11th. Currently, the Devotional Diva posting schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays. On significant days like this, I never quite know what to publish, to be perfectly honest. It’s not like this is a happy holiday or a gift-giving occasion. But it deserves some recognition. Should I post a normal guest story, business as usual? Should I write something really…

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    October 27, 2015

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    May 30, 2017
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    June 12, 2018
  • Devotionals,  Faith,  On Writing

    Devotional Diva Turns 10!

    September 6, 2018 /

    What started out as one woman bravely sharing her story of overcoming incredible odds became a mantra to spur others forward to love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24).

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    I AM

    June 21, 2018
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    December 21, 2017

    Does God Direct Our Steps?

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    Devotionals,  Faith

    Grace for the Least of Us (Especially Me)

    September 4, 2018 /

    "I can't prove what's in his heart, Heather," she said, "but I believe him when he says he is saved."

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    Are You Easily Angered?

    March 13, 2018

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    January 17, 2017
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    Healthy Lessons from Life

    April 3, 2018
  • Devotionals,  Family

    Life is Chaos

    August 30, 2018 /

    It seems like no matter how much we clean the house or try to check off our never-ending to-do lists, we just cannot catch up. Ever.

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    May 18, 2017
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    Tips for Traveling with Kids – The Journey (Part 1)

    July 11, 2017
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    The True Star: Short and Sweet Christmas Devotionals

    December 14, 2017
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    Devotionals

    Vital and Green

    August 28, 2018 /

    But the godly will flourish like palm trees . . . Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green. They will declare, "The LORD is just!  He is my Rock! There is no evil in Him!" Psalms 92:12-15

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    Turning Away From God

    September 29, 2015

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    We Are Meant to Relate

    May 25, 2017
  • Devotionals,  Faith

    Say No to Crises

    August 23, 2018 /

    Crises! Crises! Crises! One crises seem to follow another, doesn’t it?  I recall a season in my life when I was in one crises, getting ready to come out of it whilst another one was waiting right around the corner.

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    Many Plans

    March 14, 2015

    Quieting My Mind

    April 25, 2017

    He Came to Save! Short and Sweet Christmas Devotionals

    December 7, 2017
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    Devotionals,  Family,  Military Life

    Daddys Home

    August 21, 2018 /

    It's that sigh of relief when you hear the garage door open and the kids start jumping up and down or when he texts and says, "be home soon". It's a moment like no other. Your partner, your love, your friend, your help...he's home.

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    April 12, 2016
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    July 20, 2017

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    October 6, 2016
  • Devotionals,  Family

    Why I am saying ‘Just Because’ a lot more these days

    August 16, 2018 /

    We simply gathered the kiddos into the car on any empty Saturday morning and headed from the Philly Suburbs up to NYC… 'Just Because.'

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    Unloved

    October 17, 2017

    The Scarless Pledge

    September 11, 2014

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    Devotionals,  On Writing,  That Military Life

    Introducing the Secret Story Series

    August 14, 2018 /

    If you’re given the gift of writing, if you feel called to share, to bravely spill your guts on the page (because it is an act of bravery, to ignore the inner voice, to ignore the voice of critics, to be truly vulnerable) you no longer have to be afraid of anything. If you’re not ready to post a bio or picture with your story, as part of the 2018 10th anniversary of Devotional Diva, I’m opening up anonymous submissions.

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    Breakthrough

    October 24, 2017

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    March 31, 2016
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    When it Rains…

    June 12, 2018
  • Devotionals,  Faith

    His Grace is Sufficient

    July 31, 2018 /

    I had a complaint-no I had many complaints.  These complaints I reviewed, meditated on, and professed every morning as I sat in my time with the Lord. 

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Hello, I’m Maggie!

maggie wintertonI’m a military spouse, mother of two and a Christian. I’m devoted to encouraging others and helping them share their stories! This is your place to find (& share!) encouragement — we have devotionals written by women all over the world and a new column called That Military Life especially for military families!

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