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.

‘Atonement”

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Monday09-28-2026By: Brenda “Atonement” Atonement is one of the greatest gifts God has ever given us. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, the barrier of sin was removed, the debt was paid, and the way back to the Father was opened. Atonement means we are brought back into fellowship.  We are at one with God again. But atonement is … Read more

“Bringing Our Heart Before God”

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Friday 09-25-2026By: Brenda “Bringing Our Heart Before God” I was thinking this morning on the books of Psalms and how some of these Scriptures help us manage our emotions, and show us how to bring our heart before God. The Psalms are also one of Scripture’s greatest gifts because they show us something honest. They … Read more

“Truthfulness In Scripture”

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Wednesday09-23-2026By: Brenda “Truthfulness In Scripture” A time to speak a time to be silent. Proverbs 12:18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Wisdom guides how and when truth is spoken. Scripture does not equate silence with lying. A lie is an intentional falsehood.  But silence … Read more

“The Call That Began With God’s Heart”

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Tuesday 09-22-2026By: Brenda “The Call That Began With God’s Heart” Moses’ calling began with – God seeing, God hearing, and God remembering His covenant with His people. Before Moses ever spoke a word, God revealed His compassion:“I have surely seen the affliction of My people… I have heard their cry… and I know their sorrows.” … Read more

“Counting Our Blessings”

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Monday09-21-2026By: Brenda “Counting Our Blessings” Counting our blessings helps us recognize the gifts we already have from the air in our lungs, to the people we love. From sunrise to sleep, and even through the night. Every good thing comes from God, and every blessing reminds us of how much God loves us. Psalm 23: … Read more

“Seasoned With Salt”

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Saturday 09-19-2026By: Brenda 2nd share-by request. “Seasoned With Salt”“Using Our Words for the Glory of God” Colossians 4:6Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. This verse tells us how we should communicate with each other. It is speaking of our speech … Read more

“Being Born Again”

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Thursday 09-17-2026By: Brenda By request  “BEING BORN AGAIN” We do not need to belong to or be part of a Church to be Born Again. The church is not a place; it is the people. The doorway into salvation is through confessing, believing, repentance, baptism, & obedience. None of these require a church building. But … Read more