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.

“”When All You Want is God but you do not know how to come back”

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Wednesday 04-22-2026By: Brenda My heart is stuck in this place of turning back. My heart is aching for so many people in my life that I see hurting and seeking and not feeling they can find the answers they are looking for through all the chaos and storms and interference that clouds their thoughts and … Read more

“The Comforter- a gentle devotional for growing hearts”

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Monday04-20-2026By: Brenda “The Comforter- a gentle devotional for growing hearts” I had someone ask me today about what Jesus meant when He said, His Father would send a Comforter. Here is how I understand this according to Scriptures. There is one God — the Father.  Jesus is His Son.  And the Comforter is God’s own … Read more

“If Today Was The Day”

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Sunday04-18-2026By: Brenda “If Today Was the Day” There are many conversations in the Body of Christ about the timing of Jesus’ return.pre‑tribulation, mid‑tribulation, or post‑tribulation. But Scripture reminds us that the exact timing is not what saves us. It is not the calendar that prepares us. It is the condition of our hearts. Matthew 24:42“For … Read more

“Don’t Worry, Trust”

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Friday04-17-2026By: Brenda “Don’t Worry, Trust” Worry gives us just another opportunity to trust God.  Most of the time, we do not even realize how quickly worry sneaks in. Our minds start running, imagining every possible outcome, jumping to conclusions before we have all the facts, and weighing us down with endless what ifs. Before long, … Read more

“When God Begins to Heal a Wounded Heart… the enemy strikes back”

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Thursday April 16, 2026By: Brenda “When God Begins to Heal a Wounded Heart…the enemy strikes back” There are times in life when a person begins to turn toward God, Truly turn. When the walls they built for survival begin to soften. When the heart that has been hardened by years of pain starts to open. … Read more

“Deeply Heartbroken”

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Wednesday 04-15-2026By: Brenda “Deeply Heartbroken” There are moments when something in the world brushes up against what is holy, and our spirit reacts before our mind even has time to form words. That happened to me recently. When a AI‑generated image  circulated — one portraying a political figure dressed in a red and white robe, … Read more

“The God Who Restores”

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Tuesday 04-14-2026By: Brenda “The God Who Restores” Amos 9 & Isaiah 65” This is where I was reading this morning. I started in the book of Amos and was reminded while reading it of the book of Isaiah as the words came echoing back. There are moments in Scripture when God pulls back the curtain … Read more