Brenda

Welcome to Manna and Water - a quiet place for weary hearts and hopeful souls. Here you will find two kinds of nourishment: Manna- for todays strength and Water- for deeper restoration. Whether you have a moment or a morning, my prayer is that you leave refreshed, encouraged, and reminded that God loves you. WHY I CREATED MANNA and WATER I am a woman who has learned to meet God in both the quiet places and the demanding ones. As a caregiver, a spiritual mentor, and a writer of devotionals, I have walked through seasons of deep responsibility, unexpected grief, and surprising grace. Through it all, I have discovered that God provides exactly what we need. Sometimes it is a gentle word of encouragement, and sometimes it is a deep well of rest. I created "Manna and Water" as a space where others might experience that same nourishment. A place where weary souls can breathe again. A place where God feeds and restores. I write from a life shaped by trials, by failure, by victories, by faith, by humility, and the daily practice of returning to God for my strength and my hope. I pray that the words you find here will remind you that you are not alone. That God is near, that He loves you, and that His portion for you whether Manna or Water will always be enough.

“Keeping God’s Commandments”

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Friday07-24-2026By: Brenda “Keeping God’s Commandments” When we keep God’s commandments, we reflect God’s character. We become living testimonies of God’s goodness. People who see us see God’s patience in our patience. They see God’s mercy in our mercy. They see God’s holiness in our choices. They see God’s compassion in our actions. And our obedience … Read more

“Do We Worship Like No One’s Watching”

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Thursday 07-23-2026By: Brenda “Do We Worship Like No One’s Watching” The question is simple, but it cuts deep:Do we worship, obey, and honor God the same way when no one is watching as we do when people are? This is not about perfection. It is about truth. It is about integrity before the LORD the … Read more

“Our Identity”

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Monday 07-20-2026By: Brenda “Our Identity” At the core, every believer is simply a servant of God and a follower of His Son, Jesus Christ. Titles like Christian, follower of the Way, Sabbath keeper, Baptist, Pentecostal, Seventh Day Adventist, or Non‑Denominational are attempts to describe how we live out our faith but none of them replace … Read more

“Why Jesus Used Parables”

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Sunday 07-19-2026By: Brenda “Why Jesus Used Parables” There was a quiet tenderness in the way Jesus taught. He did not shout His truth from the mountaintops in riddles meant to confuse;  He laid it gently before us in stories- simple enough for a child to remember, and deep enough for a lifetime of reflection. And … Read more

“Who Do We Pray To”

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Friday07-17-2026By: Brenda “Who Do We Pray To” In Matthew Jesus directs our prayers to the Father. Matthew 6:9In this manner therefore pray:“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name.” Jesus does not point His disciples to a vague spiritual force, nor to Himself.He points them to His Father/Our Father. The One True God, … Read more

“Love”

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Tuesday 07-14-2026By: Brenda “Love” 1 Corinthians 13: 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but … Read more