Posts by Ella Douglass

Taken from the devotional “My Utmost for His Highest” written by Oswald Chambers. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose imagination is stayed on Thee.” Isaiah 26:3 Is your imagination stayed on God or is it starved? The starvation of the imagination is one of the most fruitful sources of exhaustion and sapping in…

There’s something uniquely comforting about a coffee shop – the gentle hum of conversation, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and the perfect backdrop for deep connection. This morning, I found myself in just such a setting, catching up with an old friend. But this wasn’t just any chat; it was a beautiful, authentic dive…

When Jesus walked along the Sea of Galilee and said, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men,” He wasn’t just offering Peter and Andrew a new job description—He was inviting them into a transformed life. This simple sentence carries both a call and a promise. The call is clear: Follow Me. The…

If you’ve ever tried to love someone—really love them—you know it’s both beautiful and brutally hard. In 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, Paul gives us a picture of love that feels almost too big for human hands. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast…” It’s the kind of love we…

Philippians 4:8 encourages us with these powerful words: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” In a world overflowing with negativity and distraction, Paul’s exhortation is both a challenge and a lifeline.…

Psalm 62:5–6 declares, “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him. Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” In a world filled with uncertainty, the psalmist reminds us that true hope is not found in changing circumstances, human strength, or material…

Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” In just a few short words, Paul captures a rhythm of Christian life that sustains believers through every season. To be joyful in hope means to anchor our joy not in present circumstances, but in the confident expectation of God’s promises. This…