The empty nest season often brings an unexpected transition—changing roles, deeper questions of faith, and a renewed search for identity and purpose. This blog is dedicated to Christian empty nesters navigating midlife change, rediscovering who they are beyond parenting, and aligning daily life with God’s calling.

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Exodus 35-40: Still With Us. Still Faithful.
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Exodus 35-40: Still With Us. Still Faithful.

Exodus ends not with movement, but with presence. After deliverance, failure, intercession, and restoration, God comes to dwell among His people exactly as He promised. The story that began with cries in Egypt closes with glory filling the tabernacle.

Exodus 35–40 shows Israel responding in obedience and generosity, carefully constructing the dwelling place God described. There is no rush, no drama—only faithful follow-through

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Exodus 32-34: Still Loved. Still Held.
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Exodus 32-34: Still Loved. Still Held.

Exodus 32–34 brings us to one of the most sobering moments in Israel’s story. After deliverance, covenant, and the promise of God’s dwelling presence, the people falter. In fear and impatience, they turn to something they can see and control, breaking trust at the very moment intimacy had been offered.

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Exodus 28-31: Still Called. Still Set Apart.
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Exodus 28-31: Still Called. Still Set Apart.

Exodus 28–31 reveals a powerful truth: God does not stop calling, equipping, or consecrating His people once the big moments pass. After establishing His desire to dwell among Israel, God now turns to who will serve, how they will be set apart, and what rhythms will sustain them.

For empty nesters, this passage speaks directly to…

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Exodus 24–27: Making Room When God Moves In
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Exodus 24–27: Making Room When God Moves In

After rescue, law, and covenant, God reveals His heart clearly: He wants to dwell with His people. Exodus 24–27 shifts the story from commands to closeness. God does not remain distant on the mountain—He invites Israel to make space for His presence.

For empty nesters, this passage speaks directly …

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Exodus 19 -20: Who Is The Distant One?
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Exodus 19 -20: Who Is The Distant One?

Exodus 19–20 marks a pivotal moment in Israel’s journey. The people rescued from slavery now arrive at Mount Sinai—not to receive commands, but to encounter God. Before giving the Law, God reminds Israel of what He has already done: He carried them, protected them, and brought them to Himself.

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Exodus 14: Trapped? Trust God!
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Exodus 14: Trapped? Trust God!

Exodus 14 paints one of Scripture’s most unforgettable moments: Israel trapped between the Red Sea in front and Pharaoh’s army behind. Feeling helpless, they cry out in fear. But God responds with reassurance, reminding them that He will fight for them (Exodus 14:14). Then God parts the sea, making a way where none existed, and leads His people safely through.

For empty nesters, this is more than just a story…

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Advent Christmas Eve
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Advent Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve stands at the threshold of promise. All of Advent—hope, peace, joy, and love—has been leading to this moment: the arrival of Jesus. For empty nesters, Christmas Eve can feel bittersweet. The house might be quieter than it once was, traditions have shifted, and the gathering looks different than in years past. Yet in this stillness, Christmas Eve speaks with a special clarity.

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Exodus 13:17-22: Road Takes A Detour? Trust God’s GPS!
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Exodus 13:17-22: Road Takes A Detour? Trust God’s GPS!

As Israel left Egypt, God didn’t lead them along the fastest route. Scripture says He intentionally avoided the shorter path because He knew they weren’t ready for the battles ahead (Exodus 13:17). Instead, He guided them gently through the wilderness, never once withdrawing His presence. A cloud led them by day, and fire by night — a constant reminder that God was near, aware, and involved.

For many empty nesters, this journey feels familiar…

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Exodus 13:1-16: Set Apart For God
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Exodus 13:1-16: Set Apart For God

In Exodus 13, God teaches Israel a rhythm they will need for the rest of their lives: put God first. By consecrating the firstborn and observing the Feast of Unleavened Bread, Israel learns to remember who saved them, who sustained them, and who now leads them into a new season. Everything changes after the Exodus—new landscape, new identity, new dependence. But God anchors them with practices that keep their hearts aligned with Him.

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Advent Week 2: Peace In The Changing Season
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Advent Week 2: Peace In The Changing Season

The second week of Advent focuses on Peace, and for those experiencing an empty nest, this theme takes on extra significance. When the house becomes silent, that quietness can feel unsettling. The routines that once gave your life structure—such as school schedules, shared meals, and family noise—have changed. What once felt peaceful might now feel like loss, and what once brought rest can seem like unfamiliar stillness.

But Advent teaches…

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Exodus 7-12: When God Confronts What We Won’t Let Go
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Exodus 7-12: When God Confronts What We Won’t Let Go

Exodus 7–12 depicts a tense showdown between the God of Israel and the gods of Egypt. Through ten escalating plagues, God demonstrates His absolute authority over creation, Pharaoh’s will, and false idols. Each plague targets a specific area Egypt believed it controlled—water, crops, animals, health, light, and life itself.

 Pharaoh’s stubborn heart reveals humanity’s resistance to God’s sovereignty, but God uses that resistance to magnify His glory. The final plague—the death of the firstborn—leads to the Passover, where the blood of the lamb shields Israel from judgment. Deliverance finally comes not through Moses’s effort, but through God’s power and promise.

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Exodus 4-6 Learning To Trust The God Who Sends
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Exodus 4-6 Learning To Trust The God Who Sends

Exodus 4–6 traces Moses’ continued resistance to his calling and God’s unwavering patience in equipping him for the task. Moses fears rejection, questions his speech, and even asks God to send someone else. In response, God appoints Aaron as his spokesman and gives signs to confirm His power. Yet even after obedience, Moses faces Pharaoh’s hard heart, Israel’s disappointment, and his own discouragement. God’s message remains constant: “I am the LORD.” His identity and promises—not human success—guarantee the outcome.

When things worsen before they improve, God reminds Moses that deliverance is a process. Redemption takes shape in steps—through obedience, persistence, and trust in the One who has spoken.

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Exodus 3:11-22 It’s Not About You
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Exodus 3:11-22 It’s Not About You

Exodus 3:11–22 illustrates Moses’ hesitation when God calls him to lead Israel out of Egypt. Moses questions his own worthiness and authority, asking, “Who am I?” God replies, “I will be with you,” emphasizing that Moses’ mission is grounded in divine presence, not human strength.

When Moses asks for God’s name, the Lord reveals Himself as “I AM WHO I AM” (Yahweh)—the eternal, self-existent One who keeps covenant promises. God assures Moses that He has seen His people’s suffering, will demonstrate His power through signs and wonders, and will bring Israel into a land flowing with milk and honey. Even Pharaoh’s resistance will serve God’s purpose.

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Exodus 3:1-12 The God Who Calls
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Exodus 3:1-12 The God Who Calls

While tending his father-in-law Jethro's flock in the wilderness of Horeb, Moses encounters a bush that burns without being consumed. As he approaches, God calls him by name: “Moses, Moses.” Standing in the presence of God, Moses is told to remove his sandals as an act of reverence, for the ground beneath him is holy. God reveals Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying He has seen His people’s suffering and has come down to save them. Then, to Moses’ astonishment, God commissions him to lead Israel out of Egypt. Moses hesitates, feeling not good enough, but God assures him, “I will be with you,” and gives him a sign—their eventual worship at this very mountain.

This passage marks Moses’ transition from a shepherd in exile to becoming a shepherd of God’s people.

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Exodus 2: God Raises A Deliverer
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Exodus 2: God Raises A Deliverer

Exodus 2 recounts the story of Moses’s birth and early years. Born during Pharaoh’s edict to kill Hebrew boys, Moses is hidden by his mother and placed in a basket in the Nile. Pharaoh’s daughter finds him and raises him as her own son, while his mother acts as his nurse.

As an adult, Moses kills an Egyptian for beating a Hebrew and then flees to Midian. There, he marries Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro, and begins a new life as a shepherd.

The chapter concludes with Israel crying out under slavery, and God hearing their cry, remembering His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

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