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.

“This Gospel”

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Tuesday 09-01-2026By: Brenda “This Gospel” Matthew 24:14“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” When Jesus spoke these words, He was not introducing a new message.He was pointing back to the same gospel He had already been preaching … Read more

“Walking by Faith, Not by Sight”

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Monday08-31-2026By: Brenda “Walking by Faith, Not by Sight” 2 Corinthians 5:6–8So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Paul’s words … Read more

“Choosing the Way Out”

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Sunday08-30-2026By: Brenda “Choosing the Way Out“ The temptations in our lives are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. God will not allow the temptation to be more than we can stand.When we are tempted, God will show us a way out so that we can endure.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)The temptations in … Read more

“The Fisherman”

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Friday08-28-2026By: BrendaA study about PeterBy request “The Fisherman” Peter was not searching for greatness when Jesus found him. He was a fisherman, a ordinary, rough around the edges, impulsive, sincere, and deeply human. One morning by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus stepped into Peter’s boat and changed his life forever. After the miraculous catch, Peter … Read more

“Obedience, Fellowship, and Consequences”

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Tuesday 08-25-2026By:Brenda By request “Obedience, Fellowship, and Consequences” (Lessons from Moses, David, and Others) Moses: Moses story is one of deep fellowship with God. Scripture says that God spoke to him “face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.” (Ex. 33:11)So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. … Read more

“Perfectly Joined”

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Monday 08-24-2026By: Brenda “Perfectly Joined” What does Scripture mean when it says we should be perfectly joined together… (1 Corinthians 1:10)“Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined … Read more

“For God so Loved the World”

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Friday08-21-2026By: Brenda “For God So Loved the World” The apostle John writes with a shepherd’s heart – steady, tender, & full of certainty. His words are not theories or distant memories. They are eyewitness testimony. He reminds us that the One who was from the beginning stepped into our world, was seen, heard, touched, & … Read more

“A Life God Used”

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Wednesday 08-19-2026By: Brenda Inspired… “A Life God Used” I was reminded in a message from a friend about the story of David in the Bible & that prompted this study today. David’s story shows that God does not choose the flawless. God chooses the willing. God forms vessels out of shepherd boys, overlooked sons, musicians, … Read more

“A Heartfelt Word to My Readers”

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Tuesday08-18-2026By: Brenda “A Heartfelt Word to My Readers” Sometimes it is hard for me to write studies and devotionals. Not because God’s Word is unclear, but because my heart is tender. I never want to hurt anyone. I never want to offend. I never want someone to feel pushed away by something I share. But … Read more