“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10For so many years, my life moved at a relentless pace. I poured my time, energy, and heart into the daily hustle—building a career, raising children, running a household, and tending to the endless demands of each day. It was so easy to measure my … Continue reading Finding Grace in the Stillness
Author: Jona Pritt
The Quiet Harvest
Looking out at the crepe myrtle in full bloom got me thinking about seasons, seeds, and what we leave behind... Here are a few thoughts from the heart today.Scripture:"Lord, make me to know my end, and what is the measure of my days, that I may know how frail I am." - Psalm 39:4 Lately, … Continue reading The Quiet Harvest
Growth Late in Life
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." — Jeremiah 29:13 HEAD KNOWLEDGE VS. HEART RELATIONSHIP: IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO GROW Fresh out of high school, many years ago, I moved to Texas. Before long, I found myself enrolled in college. I didn’t really want to … Continue reading Growth Late in Life
The Uncertain Shelter
The summer heat has a way of forcing a person into submission. When the heat index climbs into triple digits, I find myself scrambling for shade or ducking indoors, grateful for even the smallest, fleeting breeze. I’m reminded of Jonah sitting outside Nineveh, seeking refuge under a short-lived vine, only to watch a single worm … Continue reading The Uncertain Shelter
Rooted and Reminded
"Do you still live close to your roots, or have you built a life miles away?"I came across that question recently. I knew it was asking about physical geography, but my heart immediately reframed it: "Am I living close to my roots in Christ, or have I drifted miles away in the busyness of daily … Continue reading Rooted and Reminded
Sowing Through My Tears: The Quiet Beauty of Faithfulness
"Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him." — Psalm 126:5-6 As I meditated on these verses, my heart kept turning toward the people in my life who are walking … Continue reading Sowing Through My Tears: The Quiet Beauty of Faithfulness
Steady Faith in Shifting Seasons
My Devotional on Grace, Trust, and the Tides of My Heart Scripture for Reflection "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." — Ecclesiastes 3:1 "If we are faithless, He remains faithful—for He cannot deny Himself." — 2 Timothy 2:13 My Reflection Some days, my heart is full, my … Continue reading Steady Faith in Shifting Seasons
Through The Fogged Glass
"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger..." — James 1:19 (ESV)THROUGH THE FOGGED GLASSAt first glance through the arched window above my front door, you might think the glass is coated in a heavy layer of grime. But step a little closer, and the … Continue reading Through The Fogged Glass
Finding God in the Little Things 