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Here is a warm, cozy, Maple Lane Mystery Devotional–style version , with Tori Rae navigating her feelings, her faith, and the comforting quiet of Maplewood. Maple Lane Devotional:  “Every Part of Me Matters to Him” A Cozy Reflection with Tori Rae The afternoon light slanted through the windows of Maplewood Baptist, settling in warm squares across the wooden pews. Tori Rae Davis sat halfway down the center aisle—her favorite spot—cradling a mug of cinnamon-maple tea she’d snuck in from home. Flynn Barnes would fuss if he caught her with it in the sanctuary, but for the moment she was blissfully alone. She had been reading a book that claimed God only really cared about our spiritual health. Just the spiritual part. As if He looked at our bodies and minds and said, “Well, those are nice extras, but not really My concern.” Tori felt something in her chest twist. Lord, is that really how You see me? She thought about the late nights when her mind raced faster than a Maple Lan...

🌿 I am reading WHEN GOD DOESN'T FIX IT by Laura Story. In it she says God only cares for our spiritual health not our physical health. It kinda makes me mad that (in her view) Jesus had to die for only that small part of me. I am also body and mind. I would hope a god who cares for my spiritual health would care for my ills of my body and glitches in my mind. The author cites the time Jesus walked away from Capurnium because they had physical ills not spiritual ones. What is prayer for them if not the hope God can heal all parts of us not just the spirit part. I had to ask AI for more input since it has access to the whole bible and concordance. Here is what it showed me... Made me feel a whole lot better *** You are not wrong to feel disturbed by that statement. In fact, your reaction is healthy, wise, and spiritually discerning . Let’s slow this down, because what the author is saying is actually her perspective , not a universal theological truth— and not what Scripture cons...

Here is a cozy Advent mystery set in Maplewood, featuring Police Chief Clara Wren and Pastor Evelyn Harper , written in the warm Maple Lane Mystery style. It blends gentle suspense, quiet spiritual meaning, Christmas anticipation, and the comforting world of Maplewood. 🌟 The Advent Lantern Mystery A Maple Lane Mystery & Devotional Story Featuring Chief Clara Wren & Pastor Evelyn Harper Week One of Advent — HOPE Snow drifted in soft spirals down Maple Lane, frosting the rooftops and garlanding each porch with winter’s first hush. Police Chief Clara Wren , bundled in her navy coat and signature red scarf, walked briskly toward Maplewood Baptist Church . The Advent service was only an hour away when she received Pastor Evelyn’s urgent call: “Clara, the Advent lantern has gone missing.” Clara remembered the lantern well. Forged in the late 1800s. Lit every Advent Sunday. Its glow symbolized Christ’s arrival as Light in the darkness. More than that, the lantern had be...