Sarah E. Frazer

Why Spiritual Growth Often Feels Painful

Katie Scott — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Again. I sat on my bed and sighed. That one sin had crept back into my heart, mind, and out through my raised voice. For years I’ve struggled with this one sinful habit. I’ve prayed, memorized Scripture, asked others to pray, and begged God to help me do better. I would see a victory and a breakthrough, but then in a moment of weakness I would fall back again into old sinful patterns. It often happened when I was tired...

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What Does It Really Mean to Abide in Christ?

Katie Scott — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

I really thought I had a green thumb. My indoor plants thrived during the winter this past year. I found myself repopulating several different plants – even giving away two large pots as gifts. My watering, tending, and caring for the plants was something I started to really enjoy. I even started talking to them. So when spring rolled around I told my husband I wanted to grow a garden. We started with seeds, and then bought some raised beds...

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How to Create a Simple Daily Rhythm of Meeting with God

Katie Scott — Tue, 26 May 2026 02:19:19 +0000

For a long time, I thought if I just had more time in the morning, I would finally be consistent in my Bible reading. I imagined slow, quiet mornings with my coffee, my Bible open, and no interruptions. And there were seasons when I actually had that kind of time—but if I’m honest, I still wasn’t as consistent as I thought I’d be. Somehow, even with more time, it was easy to put it off or let other things take...

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Fall Asleep with God’s Word: A Gentle Nighttime Practice

Katie Scott — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Depression steals my sleep. It snatches it right up. Lying in bed each night, I often wonder if I will ever feel normal or okay again. During the day I can put on a smile and get to work. Weary, out of energy, I press on. Activities and to-do lists consume each hour of the day. It isn’t until the world goes to sleep that I find ourselves unable to do the same, lying awake in the tangle of my...

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Don’t Skip This: Why Midday Prayer Can Change Your Whole Day

Katie Scott — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

If I’m honest, lunchtime at home doesn’t always feel like a break. As a stay-at-home mom, I feel like I am constantly juggling things. When my children were all young, at home, and into everything my life was often a balancing act. Someone also needed something, someone didn’t like what’s on their plate, and at lunch I barely had time to scarf down their leftovers. Even today, although they are all at school (except my daughter who is special needs),...

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How to Build a Morning Quiet Time You’ll Actually Keep

Katie Scott — Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Who invited the snooze alarm on our phone? Do we love it? Hate it? I’m not sure yet if I have found it helpful or harmful. Every night, as I set my alarm for the next morning, I feel like I am determined to be that person who gets up early. Don’t hit the snooze more than once. I will get myself up…only… Each morning I find myself faced with the choice. A few more minutes of sleep or get...

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7 Simple Ways to Stay Consistent in Your Quiet Time

Katie Scott — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

At first I didn’t want to write this blog post because in all honesty – I just read my Bible for the first time in the past four days. That’s right. Even as I sit down to talk about how to be consistent I have to be honest up front: I am still learning these lessons. Everyday I have a choice (and you do too), will I work on my relationship with God or not? After missing a few days...

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Bible Reading Plans for Every Season of Life (Free Printables)

Katie Scott — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:35:30 +0000

Some days you need more than a plan—you need direction for your season. These simple Bible reading plans are designed to meet you right where you are. I hope they help you grow in your relationship with God! WHY BIBLE READING PLANS HELP “A good plan doesn’t pressure you—it guides you.” Bible Reading Plans for Every Season Take a look at the following Bible reading plans you can download today and pick your favorite. These are all free! 1. Gospel...

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How I Take Bible Notes (Simple + Messy Method That Actually Works)

Katie Scott — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

My Bible and I have been through a lot. Over the past thirty years of being a Christian I’ve had many Bibles. At times I’ve only highlighted or underlined my Bible, but as God began to grow in me a desire to love His word, I’ve come to see such a benefit in taking Bible notes. I’ll warn you though, this is not a one-size fits all method! My Bible doesn’t look perfect – and that’s why it works. Throughout...

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Creative Bible Note-Taking Ideas for Beginners (Simple + Meaningful Ways to Start)

Katie Scott — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

“I love your Bible! ” The other day I was sitting in Sunday School and someone approached me and complimented my new Bible. It was a Christmas gift from my husband and it was beautiful. My new Bible has a journaling section in the margins. Here is a link if you are interested. My old Bible was also a journaling Bible. I had received it several years ago and many of the marginal pages were filled with notes, thoughts, praises,...

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