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Valerie Riese

Peace Robbers, Grace & Truth

Valerie Riese · September 11, 2020 · 4 Comments

Grace and Truth link up

Are sickness or grief robbing you of your joy? Sarah Howley has a message for you about the God who wants to hold you close.

Dear Suicidal Me…

Valerie Riese · September 9, 2020 · 14 Comments

Dear Suicidal Me

September is National Suicide Awareness & Prevention month, and this year it’s more important than ever. Valerie Riese is getting candid in this open letter to her former suicidal self…

The Only Thing Constant… – A Candid Moment

Valerie Riese · September 7, 2020 · Leave a Comment

the only thing constant

The Bible says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). But what does this really mean as we struggle to keep marching through life’s tornadoes?

Grace & Truth for What You’re Not

Valerie Riese · July 24, 2020 · 2 Comments

Grace and Truth

Do you define yourself by what you’re NOT? For decades, I defined myself as not creative, not tall enough, not outgoing… and on and on. Until I learned who I am in Christ. Find out what you ARE and begin pondering your own “I was lost but now am found” backstory on Grace & Truth

Hope, Grace & Truth

Valerie Riese · July 17, 2020 · 2 Comments

Hope, Grace, and Truth

Even when our worst fears come true, God is still good, and we still have hope in Jesus. Find out more about the hope we have in Him in our Grace & Truth featured post “If We Will..” by Paris Renae.

The Truth About Philippians 4:13, Grace & Truth

Valerie Riese · July 3, 2020 · 5 Comments

Grace and Truth

Do you know what it really means to declare that you can do all things through Christ? Find out more about the context of Philippians 4:13 and discover what it means to rely on Jesus.

6 Promises of God for When You Feel Inadequate

Valerie Riese · July 1, 2020 · 4 Comments

Do you ever feel unworthy, incapable, or inadequate? Valerie shares 6 promises to lean on Jesus when you feel like you don’t measure up, along with her special prayer and a song.

The Blessings in Shame, Grace & Truth

Valerie Riese · June 26, 2020 · 4 Comments

Grace and Truth

Can shame be a good thing? With God, all things can be used for good! Find out how shame can bring you closer to God and make you a better person.

Remembering His Goodness, Grace & Truth

Valerie Riese · June 19, 2020 · 4 Comments

Grace & Truth Link-Up

He is good, even when life is annoying, and especially when life is just plain hard. And when you take a moment to remember what He has done, gratitude will fill your heart.

Life Lessons from the Birds and Grace & Truth

Valerie Riese · June 5, 2020 · 6 Comments

Grace and Truth a weekly Christian Link-Up

God gave us all gifts to use to glorify and serve Him. Are you missing out or holding back because of a perception of inadequacy or your own insistence on only the best and brightest? In today’s Grace & Truth we’ll learn from the birds for a little motivation step out in faith.

Our Good Good Father Revealed in the Lord’s Prayer

Valerie Riese · June 3, 2020 · 2 Comments

Good Good Father

As a teenager, Valerie ignored her Dad’s advice and got herself in trouble. But just like our Heavenly Father, her dad rescued her, forgave her, and never brought it up again. Find out what this experience taught her about the Lords Prayer and God’s character.

Grace and Truth for Your Devotional Time

Valerie Riese · May 22, 2020 · 8 Comments

Grace and Truth

What does your devotion time look like? Are you seated by the water at sunrise sipping a fresh cup of coffee as you create intricate doodles in the margins of your Bible? Or is your time with Jesus a bit less picturesque? Join today’s Grace & Truth Link-Up for #RealLifeDevotions Candid Confessions.

Grace & Truth and The One True Rock

Valerie Riese · May 8, 2020 · 4 Comments

Grace and Truth

Are you an imperfect sinner married to another imperfect sinner? Well, then I’ll meet you at Grace & Truth for the One True Rock on Candidly Christian so we can both find out How To Thrive in a Marriage That’s Far From Perfect.

8 Tangible Ways to Cast Your Cares on Jesus

Valerie Riese · May 4, 2020 · 4 Comments

Cast Your Cares on Jesus

Jesus cares for you and He wants to take your burden. But do you know how to cast your cares upon Jesus? If the command to cast your cares is a bit obscure for you too, I hope sharing my search for knowledge will equip you with a blueprint for peace through the One who cares for you.

Candid Moments… For When You Need a Little Jesus

Valerie Riese · April 27, 2020 · 7 Comments

Candid Moments

Every day, every hour, every minute, we have a choice: allow life’s grey clouds to dampen the whole day, or pray “Jesus, how can You fix this?”

Grace & Truth to Strengthen Your Trust Muscles

Valerie Riese · April 24, 2020 · 4 Comments

Grace and Truth

God will either rescue you from a trial or walk with your through it. But either way, He always was, is, and always will be faithful and true. Find out one way to strengthen your trust muscles in today’s grace & truth link-up…

Grace & Truth in the Midst of the Unexpected

Valerie Riese · April 17, 2020 · 2 Comments

Grace and Truth

Do unexpected circumstances leave you confused and upset? Find encouragement to Thrive in the Midst of the Unexpected in today’s Grace & Truth.

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