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  • Devotionals,  Faith,  Military Life,  That Military Life

    A Holiday Dream 4 Years in the Making

    December 18, 2020 /

    Spring 2016 It was a few weeks before my husband was leaving yet again on his Navy ship. We left our one-year-old son with friends and went on a wine-tasting trip and had so much fun. So much fun that it made me sad. I’m sorry to my more conservative Divas but I had a little too much wine, and emotions were hitting me hard. I wanted this all the time. Why did he have to be gone so much? I wondered. Why did I have to experience Italy without him? It was a lonely existence. I wanted to go home, I cried. I didn’t want to be in Italy…

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    October 25, 2016
  • Devotionals,  Military Life,  That Military Life

    I’m Okay

    September 7, 2020 /

    I hope you’ve been enjoying our first “fall” stories. I wanted to hop in here with a short one of my own. If you follow my Instagram or Facebook, you know I’m kinda going through a lot. But, I’m okay. That’s what I keep saying. To myself, to others. I’m okay. It’s mostly military life – and I know it seems like I’m always giving military life updates and craziness surrounding that. But there’s more to this I swear! We are moving later this month back to San Diego! I’m super excited, but at the moment we are having trouble finding somewhere to live, and it’s a long story that…

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  • Devotionals,  Military Life

    Healing + submissions are open!

    July 13, 2020 /

    Most mornings, I wake up with a start. I look around my room and remember where I am. And then I tell myself, “everything’s okay.” I know this isn’t normal. And I am undergoing treatment for my anxiety and nightmares. But it’s my reality after living for three years under what I can only describe as a personal hell. I think I’ve been frank about how hard living in Italy was, but I haven’t shared how it’s still affecting me. And mind you, it wasn’t just living overseas, with only a few other American families nearby. It was the constant “hello-goodbye” that was our ship’s movements. Constant worry about being…

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    Devotionals,  Military Life

    My Turning Page: A Christmas Devotional

    December 18, 2018 /

    This is the final devotional in our Diva Christmas Series 2018, “The Best Christmas Ever!” I can’t believe it either, but Christmas is one week away! Here is my contribution to the series, which I truly hope provided some enjoyment and intimacy with God this season for you. Here are all of the links for this year’s series if you missed any! Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9(particularly relevant to my devotional today!) If you’re craving more Christmas devotionals, feel free to use our search bar for the past 4 years of Christmas devotionals! A little background info on…

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  • Devotionals,  Military Life

    October Editor’s Note: My Big News

    October 23, 2018 /

    Back in my June Editor's Note (here), I kind of talked about surprises that change all your plans. There was a lot going on for me that time of the year, and I wasn't prepared to share all of it then.

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  • Devotionals,  Military Life

    September 11th – a short devotional

    September 11, 2018 /

    I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:20-23, NIV) It’s September 11th. Currently, the Devotional Diva posting schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays. On significant days like this, I never quite know what to publish, to be perfectly honest. It’s not like this is a happy holiday or a gift-giving occasion. But it deserves some recognition. Should I post a normal guest story, business as usual? Should I write something really…

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    Devotionals,  Family,  Military Life

    Daddys Home

    August 21, 2018 /

    It's that sigh of relief when you hear the garage door open and the kids start jumping up and down or when he texts and says, "be home soon". It's a moment like no other. Your partner, your love, your friend, your help...he's home.

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    Devotionals,  On Writing,  That Military Life

    Introducing the Secret Story Series

    August 14, 2018 /

    If you’re given the gift of writing, if you feel called to share, to bravely spill your guts on the page (because it is an act of bravery, to ignore the inner voice, to ignore the voice of critics, to be truly vulnerable) you no longer have to be afraid of anything. If you’re not ready to post a bio or picture with your story, as part of the 2018 10th anniversary of Devotional Diva, I’m opening up anonymous submissions.

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  • transitions
    Devotionals,  Faith,  Family,  Military Life

    Appointed Turning Points

    July 17, 2018 /

    I personally dread unwanted transitions in life. But without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

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  • Devotionals,  Military Life,  On Writing

    June Editor’s Note

    June 5, 2018 /

    I wanted to open June with a quick note from me. I don’t check in enough, and take a backseat to editing instead.

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maggie wintertonI’m a military spouse, mother of two and a Christian. I’m devoted to encouraging others and helping them share their stories! This is your place to find (& share!) encouragement — we have devotionals written by women all over the world and a new column called That Military Life especially for military families!

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