Brigitte Straub is a wife and mother of four children. She currently resides in Maryland where her husband continues to serve in the Marine Corps. She enjoys reading, journaling, singing and playing the piano.
An Unexpected Life
He told me with a pair of diamond earrings. “Happy birthday,” my husband said, his eyes glassy. I knew something was wrong. My birthday was still a few weeks away. Then David said it: he was going to Iraq. He’d received orders that his squadron would be deployed in a few weeks, and he would […] Read More >
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Arise and Shine!
Do you need encouragement? Peter’s words offer joy and hope in times of trouble in this online Bible study. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “Arise, shine” For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the […] Read More >
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Celebrating the Holidays When a Spouse Is Deployed
“It’s my party and I can cry if I want to.” This was my attitude when my husband, a Marine pilot, was deployed over the holidays. His four deployments have separated us over four Thanksgivings, four Christmases, and of course, four Valentine’s Days. It was hard, especially the first few times. Then I discovered the […] Read More >
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Combat Fear with Faith
People feel disconnected. We live amongst many and yet feel alone. We spend more and more time online and in that place people are coming to us asking for someone to care. You can help. Give here. “Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not […] Read More >
Tags: Bible, brigitte straub, Devotional, faith, fear, feet, God, Isaiah 54:4a, Joshua, Women
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Confident Prayer
Is life overwhelming? We are here to pray for you. “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given you” (John 15:7). Do you want to pray with confidence? Do you want to know that what you are praying for is the uttering’s of […] Read More >
Tags: abiding, brigitte straub, confidence, Heavenly Father, pray, surrendering, Worship God, Worshippers, yielding
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Daring the Soul to Trust
“Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” John 18:11 The direction of God in our lives is not always as easy to understand as we’d like it. There are moments when things seem clearer than others, and even then, the direction He might be asking of us can be difficult to embrace. When […] Read More >
Tags: brigette straub, daring to trust, John 18:11, journey
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Embracing the Concealed
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 This scripture is bedrock for those who love God and are experiencing difficulty in their life. At the same time, it can be hard to consistently accept the […] Read More >
Tags: God's plan, purpose
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Embracing the Wrestle
Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you experience panic attacks and afraid to face the day? Talk to us. “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; […] Read More >
Tags: brigitte straub, confusion, doubts, fear, Holy Spirit, hopelessness, Jesus, oppression, struggles, Wrestle
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God Behind the Scenes
“Wait for the Lord; Be strong, and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 (ESV) The waiting room is a place where time seems to stand still and life appears to be put on hold. It can seem like forever waiting for that perfect spouse to come into your life […] Read More >
Tags: provision, waiting
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God is With You!
Never forget that God is with you! Try our “Character of God” series of online interactive studies to explore who God is (and how you will know He is with you always!) “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, […] Read More >
Tags: anxiously, brigitte straub, depressed, desperation, Devotional, financial loss, God, hardship, health, jobs, King Saul, loss, Men
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Mens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Men
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