I Am The Artisan's PEN

Step into a gentle moment of scripture, reflection, and encouragement as we explore what it means to be planted, rooted, and established by God.

Beginning in Leviticus 26:9 and journeying through scriptures that reveal God’s heart toward His people, this devotional reflection reminds us that not every cutting season is uprooting and that the Father plants with purpose. Together we consider the quiet work of roots, the beauty of spiritual growth, and the hope found in knowing that God is still building and establishing His people.

Whether you are walking through uncertainty, growth, pruning, or renewal, this conversation invites you to pause, breathe, and draw near to the deeper well of scripture and reflection.

This devotional is also being prepared for future multilingual readers and will be made available — Coming Soon — in print format in multiple languages through TheArtisansPEN.com.

Thank you for spending this time with The Artisans PEN with Jodi Lynn Serino-Barbour. May this reflection encourage your heart and remind you that what God plants, He nurtures with purpose.

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Snack Time Devotional | Short Scripture Reflections for Daily Encouragement

In this Snack Time Devotional, we reflect on Matthew 7:24–25 and the powerful illustration Jesus gives about building a life that can withstand the storms of life.

Jesus teaches that the person who hears His words and puts them into practice is like a wise man who builds his house upon a rock. When the rain falls, the floods rise, and the winds beat against that house, it does not fall because its foundation is secure.

This teaching reminds us that strength in the Christian life does not come from simply hearing the Word of God, but from applying it and allowing it to shape how we live.

Many people know the words of Jesus, yet the true test comes when the storms of life appear. It is in those moments that the foundation of our faith is revealed.

Are we building on shifting sand, or are we building our lives upon the solid rock of Christ and His Word?

These Snack Time Devotionals are short reflections designed to nourish your spirit with the Word of God throughout your day.

Whether you are beginning your morning, taking a quiet pause during the day, or ending your evening with Scripture, these spiritual snacks offer a brief but meaningful opportunity to reflect on God's Word.

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Scripture Reference:
Matthew 7:24–25

Part of the Snack Time Devotionals Series

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Snack Time Devotional | Short Scripture Reflections for Daily Encouragement

In this Snack Time Devotional, we reflect on Genesis 1:14-17 and the deeper spiritual meaning of light in the creation account.

While reading these verses, I found myself reflecting on a study from the previous Sabbath in Leviticus 24. I had no intention to study that day. I simply reflected as the Holy Spirit brought something back to my memory.

In Leviticus 24, the High Priest Aaron was responsible for keeping the lamps lit from evening until morning. The lamps were to be lit at twilight and were not to go out during the night.

At the time, I remember saying that everything they did back then carried symbolic meaning for us today.

The lamps were filled with pure olive oil. For us today, that oil represents the Holy Spirit.

For our light to remain lit, we must stay filled with the Holy Spirit. And the way we remain filled is by spending daily time in the presence of the Lord.

Genesis tells us that the greater light rules the day, but the lesser light rules the night. At first, I assumed this simply referred to the moon. But as I reflected on the symbolism, I began to see something deeper. Perhaps the Lord was reminding us that even in the darkness, His people are meant to shine.

Once I became comfortable with the idea that the Lord often speaks through metaphors, the Scriptures began to open up in new ways.

My intention is simple.
I intend to let my light shine.

These Snack Time Devotionals are short reflections designed to nourish your spirit with the Word of God throughout your day.

Whether you are beginning your morning, taking a quiet pause during the day, or ending your evening with Scripture, these spiritual snacks offer a moment to reflect and be encouraged.

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Snack Time Devotional | Short Scripture Reflections for Daily Encouragement

In this Snack Time Devotional, we reflect on an interesting connection between Genesis 1:20 and the teaching style of Jesus found in Matthew 13:3-4.

Jesus often taught using parables and metaphors—simple images that reveal deeper spiritual truths to those who are willing to look beyond the surface.

While reading the creation account, something unexpected stood out. I didn't expect to see this as I sat down to read. Yet, there is a saying that once your eyes are opened, there is no closing them.

My eyes were recently opened to metaphors, and the fact that King Jesus spoke using not just parables, but metaphors.

Parables and metaphors are similar in that both reveal deeper meaning. Where parables are short stories used to illustrate truth, metaphors use words or phrases to describe something that shares similar characteristics.

Using the explanation that King Jesus gave in the Parable of the Sower, along with another metaphor found in God's Word concerning water, I began to see a deeper meaning within the creation account in Genesis 1:20.

What first appeared to be a simple verse suddenly revealed something much deeper.

These Snack Time Devotionals are short moments of reflection designed to nourish your spirit with the Word of God throughout your day.

Whether you are starting your morning, taking a quiet pause during the day, or ending your evening with Scripture, these spiritual snacks provide a brief but meaningful opportunity to meditate on God's Word.

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Snack Time Devotional | Short Scripture Reflections for Daily Encouragement

In this Snack Time Devotional, we pause to reflect on the powerful words spoken by Jesus on the cross: “It is finished.”

When Jesus said these words, He was declaring that the work He was sent to accomplish had been completed. His mission was fulfilled.

But this raises an important question for each of us.
Jesus said, “It is finished” regarding the work that He was sent to do.

Can we say the same upon reckoning day?

Do we even know what the work is that we are called to do?

Many believers desire the promises of God but have never paused to consider the assignment God has placed upon their lives.

This devotional invites us to reflect on our calling, our purpose, and the work God has entrusted to us during our time on earth.

These Snack Time Devotionals are short moments of reflection designed to nourish your spirit with the Word of God throughout your day.

Whether you are beginning your morning, taking a brief pause during the day, or ending your evening with Scripture, these spiritual snacks offer a moment to reflect on God’s Word and grow in faith.



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In this Snack Time Devotional, we pause to reflect on Psalm 91 and the powerful promise found in the “secret place of the Most High.”

Psalm 91 reminds us that those who dwell in the presence of God will find refuge, protection, and peace under the shadow of the Almighty. But what does it truly mean to dwell in the secret place of God?

We read the verses. We've memorized them and can quote them. But do we really understand what the Secret Place of the Most High is?

How can we dwell somewhere if we don't know the location?

Do we understand what it means to dwell?

And what about abiding? 

Did you know that dwelling and abiding are not the same thing?

Many people claim the benefits of Psalm 91, yet overlook that those promises belong to those who both dwell and abide in the presence of God. If we desire the benefits, it would greatly benefit us to understand how to both dwell and abide.

These Snack Time Devotionals are short moments of reflection designed to nourish your spirit with the Word of God throughout your day. Whether you are starting your morning, taking a short break during the day, or ending your evening with scripture, these spiritual snacks are here to encourage your faith and keep your heart centered on God's Word.

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Snack Time Devotional | Short Scripture Reflections for Daily Encouragement

In this Snack Time Devotional, we reflect on Exodus 25:8 and the beautiful truth that God desires to dwell among His people.

In this verse, the Lord instructs Moses, saying, “Let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.”

From the very beginning, God’s heart has always been to be near His people. The Tabernacle was not simply a structure or a religious ritual—it was a powerful symbol of God's desire to live among those who belong to Him.

Throughout Scripture, we see this same theme unfold again and again.

God desires relationship.
God desires closeness.
God desires to dwell with His people.

This truth ultimately finds its fulfillment in the name Immanuel, which means “God with us.”

Even today, the presence of God is not distant or unreachable. Through His Spirit, He continues to dwell with those who seek Him.

These Snack Time Devotionals are short reflections designed to nourish your spirit with the Word of God throughout your day.

Whether you are beginning your morning, taking a quiet pause during the day, or ending your evening with Scripture, these spiritual snacks provide a brief but meaningful opportunity to meditate on God’s Word.

Scripture Reference:
Exodus 25:8

Part of the Snack Time Devotionals Series

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Psalm 29 reminds us of the overwhelming power, majesty, and authority of the voice of the Lord.

In this short Bible devotional from the Snack Time Collection, we pause for a moment of spiritual nourishment as we reflect on how the voice of God moves over the waters, shakes the wilderness, and reveals His glory.

Whether you are beginning your day, taking a mid-day pause, or ending your evening in reflection, this short devotional is designed to give you a quick but powerful portion of God's Word.

Psalm 29 calls us to recognize that the voice of the Lord is not weak or distant—it is powerful, majestic, and able to move mountains in our lives today.

This video is part of the Snack Time Collection, a series of short Bible reflections created to give you a moment of spiritual encouragement and nourishment throughout your day. Take a moment. Breathe. Reflect. Receive the Word.

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Scripture Reference: Psalm 29 
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