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Endure patiently

on 11 March 20255 January 2026 Leave a Comment on Endure patiently

One benefit from living like the time is short is that it gives you an appreciation for the present. To live more in the moment. To see the challenges, disruptions, and setbacks in new light – grace upon grace. Winter will surely give way to spring, and night to day. We can look toward to …

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Remember the Wonders + giveaway

on 5 March 202514 April 2025 Leave a Comment on Remember the Wonders + giveaway

Hello friends! It’s only fitting, as we’re talking about friendship in the Illustrated Faith community this month, that I’ve teamed up with Illustrated Faith to bring you this awesome and very friendly giveaway, hosted over on Instagram!! Last year, I had the wonderful opportunity to write a devotional for Illustrated Faith based on the book of …

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Bible reading tracker

on 28 February 202525 August 2025 Leave a Comment on Bible reading tracker

I’m reading through the bible chronologically this year. I’ve read the bible in a year before but never chronologically. So, when Illustrated Faith released the Beloved Society 2025 Scripture Writing Plan, which is based on the Bible Recap chronological reading plan, I was very interested to follow along. It has been wonderful to see how …

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An invitation to hope in His promises

on 18 February 20256 August 2025 Leave a Comment on An invitation to hope in His promises

I wasn’t intending to share this today. But, it’s been a whirlwind of a morning with several people to encourage and unite with in prayer. I have my own unexpected troubles this week after the winter storm we had over the weekend. And so, I’m thankful for the reminders in the Invited devotional that peace is …

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Perfect love

on 14 February 20256 August 2025 Leave a Comment on Perfect love

I’ve been sleeping poorly and woke up feeling irritable today. Yet, I have a family to love. So, I got up and made the breakfast my littlest requested. There are several ways to draw near to God. But, I never feel His presence quite as strongly as when I’m serving while tired, when I need …

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An invitation to abundant peace

on 7 February 20256 August 2025 Leave a Comment on An invitation to abundant peace

I’m diving into Illustrated Faith’s latest devotional and it is just what I needed this week! I’m saying “yes and thank you!” to the invitation to linger in His peace. A different kind of peace Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to …

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This life was never meant to be an all-consuming sprint but a restful, joy-filled journey home. I invite you to take a moment, pause for a bit, and just breathe. I am so glad you are here!

Sherry-Ann Luna
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Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
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