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.

“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

“The Moment That Stops You”

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Friday07-03-2026By: Brenda “The Moment That Stops You” There are moments in life that break through our noise and our rushing and our routines. Moments that make us see again. One of those moments came to me yesterday from a simple description of someone elses day. They said, “I stepped outside for a short while today. … Read more

“Nothing Else Matters”

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Thursday 07-02-2026By: Brenda “Nothing Else Matters” Every generation has carried its own troubles, but Scripture tells us there will come a time when the world as we know it will pass away. Jesus spoke plainly when He said, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” When everything temporary dissolves, … Read more