Simply Stories

The latest devotions from Live Simply in Christ

Welcome to Simply Stories where we take a deep dive into scripture through the lens of storytelling. The journey is as thrilling as the destination and every moment is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with Christ. The only limit is the extent of your yearning to know Him more.

  • Do Not Be Anxious: Command or Comfort?

    Welp, I almost died last night.  It was 2 am and I was dead asleep. I’m talking deeeeep REM, which is honestly rare for me because I’m a mom. And if it’s not the kids themselves that are keeping me awake, it’s usually thoughts about them, or the house chores, or my never ending to……

  • The Magpie’s Treasure: A Lesson on Worry and Peace

    I want to tell you a story. It’s a story about a bird. An old wives tale says this bird, the magpie, builds one of the most elaborate nests in the animal kingdom. It spends it’s days searching for new “treasures” to bring back to its nest. It spends its entire life collecting and storing……

  • Emotional Regulation from a Biblical Perspective: Overcoming Overwhelm

    What does overwhelm look like to you? Is it a sink full of dirty dishes and an equally full dishwasher? Is it a jam, packed calendar full of work, kids sporting events, and birthday parties? Maybe your never-ending holiday to-do list full of presents to buy, events to attend, relatives to please? Or is it……