Finding Rest

Paul doesn’t pray for believers to get more power.
He prays that God would open the eyes of their hearts.

In this week’s Finding Rest: Deep Dive, we walk through Ephesians 1:15–18a and explore why spiritual growth isn’t about doing more, but seeing more clearly.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Why growth still requires revelation
• The difference between knowing about God and knowing God
• Why information alone doesn’t transform
• How spiritual vision shapes faith, hope, and confidence
• What Paul’s prayer teaches us about healthy believers and healthy...

In this week’s Ruth Bible study, we slow down and look closely at Ruth 2:1–3, a passage that reminds us how often God works quietly behind the scenes.

Ruth takes a simple, faithful step — going to glean in the fields — and Scripture tells us that she “happened” to come to the field of Boaz. What looks like coincidence to us is often careful providence in God’s hands.

This passage encourages us that even when our days feel routine or uncertain, God is already at work — directing steps, arranging provision, and writing a bigger story than we can see...

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I Will Go With You | Ruth Week 3 (Ruth 1:15–22)

In this week’s episode of our Book of Ruth Bible study, we slow down to reflect on one of the most meaningful declarations of faith in all of Scripture.

In Ruth 1:15–22, Ruth chooses covenant loyalty over comfort and faith over familiarity. She binds herself not only to Naomi, but to Naomi’s God, stepping forward into an uncertain future with quiet courage. At the same time, Naomi returns to Bethlehem honestly naming her grief and bitterness before the LORD.

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In this Deep Dive episode, we explore Ephesians 1:11–14, a foundational passage on God’s sovereign purpose, our inheritance in Christ, and the security of salvation.

Paul teaches that believers were chosen according to God’s will, brought into Christ through faith, and sealed with the Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance. This episode addresses questions many believers quietly wrestle with. Am I secure. Can salvation be lost. Does my faith have to be perfect.

Rather than speculation or emotion, this passage grounds assurance in what God has done. Salvation is receiv...

At a Crossroads | Ruth Week 2 (Ruth 1:6–14)

After loss comes decision.
 In this second week of our verse-by-verse study through the Book of Ruth, we reach a turning point in the story.

In Ruth 1:6–14, Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah stand at a crossroads — choosing whether to return to what is familiar or move forward into uncertainty. Healing has not yet come, but movement has begun.

In this episode, we explore:

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In this Finding Rest: Deep Dive episode, we walk slowly through Ephesians 1:4–10, uncovering the richness of words like chosen, adopted, redeemed, and lavished. Paul isn’t writing theology for debate — he’s writing truth meant to bring assurance, identity, and rest to believers.

We explore:

Whether you struggle with assurance, feel spiritually overlooked, or simply want to understand who...

When Life Falls Apart | Ruth Week 1 (Ruth 1:1–5)

Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. Sometimes loss comes in waves, and we find ourselves in a season that feels empty, uncertain, or overwhelming.

In this first week of our verse-by-verse study through the Book of Ruth, we begin where the story begins — with famine, grief, and heartbreak. We explore Ruth 1:1–5 and the opening losses in Naomi’s life, setting the stage for a powerful story of God’s quiet providence and redemption.

In this episode, we talk about:

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In this first episode of Real Talk with Gina, we talk openly about the seasons when God feels silent — when you pray, wait, and still don’t see the answers you hoped for. If you’re struggling with unanswered prayers or heavy circumstances, this conversation offers honesty, hope, and two anchors to hold onto: God is still good, and God still loves you.

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Isaiah 40:31 promises a strength that doesn’t come from us — but from waiting on the Lord. In this Advent season, when our hearts can feel tired, stretched, or overwhelmed, God offers renewal, endurance, and the ability to rise above what weighs us down.

Today we reflect on what it means to “wait on the Lord” in a world that rushes, pushes, and demands constant movement. Advent invites us to slow down, breathe, and trust. As we do, God gives fresh strength for weary souls, fresh endurance for long journeys, and fresh hope for the days ahead.

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“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!”
On Advent Day 6, we pause with 1 Peter 1:3 and remember the miracle of new birth — a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This hope isn’t fragile, fading, or dependent on circumstances. It is anchored in the unchanging character of God and the finished work of Christ.

In today’s Advent reflection, we explore what it means to be reborn into a hope that carries us, sustains us, and lifts our eyes above what we feel. If you need fresh strength or renewed...

Welcome to Episode 2 of our Finding Rest Deep Dive through the book of Ephesians!
Today we’re looking at Ephesians 1:1–3, where Paul begins this beautiful letter with a greeting filled with grace and peace. These opening verses may seem simple, but they carry incredible depth, identity, and blessing for every believer.

In this episode, Jason and I unpack:
• Who Paul is and why he calls himself an apostle
• What it means to be “saints” and “faithful in Christ Jesus”
• Why “grace and peace” is more than just a greeting
• How verse 3 launches the incredible blessings...

Fear doesn’t get the final word — God’s love does.
In today’s Wednesdays at the Well, we look at 1 John 4:18 and the powerful truth that perfect love casts out fear. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure about the future, this short devotional is a reminder that God’s love is steady, strong, and able to quiet every fear.

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1 John 4:18 — “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…”

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Advent Day 4 — Lamentations 3:22–24

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases… His mercies never come to an end… They are new every morning.”

In the middle of one of the darkest books of the Bible, Jeremiah pauses to remind us of something life-changing: God’s faithfulness never runs out.

No matter what season you’re walking through, His love is steady. His mercy is new. And your hope is secure in Him.

Thank you for joining me for today’s Advent devotional.
 May His new mercies meet you right wher...

Advent Day 3 – Psalm 33:20–22
“We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield…”

As we continue through Advent, today’s scripture invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember where our hope truly comes from.
Not from our strength.
Not from our plans.
But from the Lord — our Helper, our Defender, and the One who loves us with unfailing love.

May this passage remind your heart today that God sees you, protects you, and holds you close as you wait on Him.

✨ Advent Scripture: Psalm 33:20–22 Duration: 00:00:40

In Episode 1, I share my testimony—how fear shaped my life, how anxiety nearly broke me, and how Jesus met me in the middle of it all. This is the story behind One Trembling Heart, the moment God began leading me from darkness into His light by His love.

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In Chapter 1 of One Trembling Heart: Out of Darkness into the Light, Gina shares the beginning of her journey—where fear first took root and where God’s steady hand began to reveal His presence.
Where It All Began invites you into the honest, vulnerable starting point of a story shaped by anxiety, faith, and a God who never let go.

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Romans 15:13 opens Day 2 of Advent with a blessing of hope, joy, and peace.
 May the God of hope fill you today as you trust in Him.

“Today we begin the Advent journey with Isaiah 9:2. Jesus is the great Light who breaks into our darkness with hope, peace, and truth. May this devotional draw your heart toward Him as we enter this season of expectant waiting.”

Experience a moment of calm with today’s Daily Verse from John 14:27. Jesus reminds us that His peace is unlike anything the world gives—steady, unwavering, and able to quiet an anxious heart. Let this verse encourage you today and settle your spirit with the peace only He can provide.

Welcome to Episode 1 of Finding Rest: Deep Dive!
Today we begin our study through the book of Ephesians—a powerful letter all about discovering who we truly are in Christ.

In this introductory episode, we’ll explore:

Ephesians calls us to see ourselves the way God<...