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.

“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

“God’s Love Revealed Through His Son”

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Sunday 07-12-2026By: Brenda “God’s Love Revealed Through His Son” Today I want to share a simple, beautiful Truth. One that never grows old and never loses its power. It is the foundation of our faith and the reason we have hope. God loves us. He loves us so much that He gave His only begotten … Read more

“Forgiving, Loving, and Judging”

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Friday 07-10-2026By: Brenda “Forgiving, Loving, and Judging” 1. “Forgiving” does not mean forgetting. The heart of forgiveness is obedience to God, not erasing memory. We forgive because Christ forgave us, and because holding on to hurt keeps us from growing. Forgiveness is not pretending it never happened. It is choosing not to bring it up … Read more

“Slothfulness”

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Tuesday 07-07-2026By: Brenda “Slothfulness” Many think “Slothfulness” simply means “being lazy,” but Scripture reveals something deeper. It affects our walk with God, our homes, our responsibilities, and the people who depend on us. “Slothfulness” is not about weakness, illness, exhaustion, or seasons of hardship. It is about avoidance, choosing comfort over responsibility, delay over diligence, … Read more

“Stillness and Surrender”

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Monday07-06-2026By: Brenda “Stillness and Surrender” Mary & Martha: The tension we all live in.. Every morning, before my feet even touch the floor, my mind is already running. Tasks. Responsibilities. Plans… “Bible study—wait, dishes.”“Prayer—wait, laundry.”“Quiet time—wait, everything else.” It feels like Martha’s heartbeat is inside my chest- busy, responsible, overwhelmed, trying to keep up with … Read more