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I'm Quentin and I guide individuals in deepening their relationship with God. By growing in spiritual maturity, and incorporating disciplines such as prayer, meditation, and scripture study into their daily lives, they can not only find their true purpose, but face the challenges of everyday life. Subscribe now to get the Closer to God Newsletter.

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Faithful Choices "Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God." - Ruth 1:16 (NLT) Hello Reader, Thank you for joining me this week in my newsletter, where we focus on one piece of God's Word and explore how to apply it to our lives. Today, we'll focus on a verse that shows faithful love put into action, and what positive effects can happen when we commit to God's love for us, even in times of uncertainty. At times in...

The Secret of Contentment. "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." -Philippians 4:12 (NIV) Hello Reader, Thank you for taking the time to reflect on some inspiring scripture today. All you need is quality time with God, our Father and Creator, who always looks out for us and loves us, even in our sin. I hope today's passage brings you closer to Him. This verse is very relatable. How many times...

Your Daily Bread. "‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’" - Matthew 4:4 (NLT) Hello Reader, Thank you for being here. I believe you will find today's verse quite satisfying. From the very outset of my ministry, I understood that the Word of God stands as the most vital message we can share. I can't imagine living without His Word in my life, just like having no food to eat or water to drink. Sacred Scripture is essential to living. When we...

Be The Light. " Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon." - Isaiah 58:10 (NLT) Hello Reader, Spending time in God's Word is incredibly rewarding. When you make it a daily priority, your life will transform. Thank you for being here. Today's verse serves as an inspiring call to action. God empowers us to assist those in need. When we reach out to help people experiencing poverty or those...

" I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart because I have overcome the world. " - John 16:33 (NLT) Christ is Risen! Hello Reader, Welcome to the newsletter! Thank you for taking the time today to make Scripture a part of your life. Yes, just a few days ago, we celebrated Easter. The risen savior is here. Today's verse speaks to what Jesus can do and has already done for your life. It teaches us about the...

" Father if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." - Luke 22:42 (NIV) Welcome to my newsletter! Hello Reader, Welcome to Holy Week! This is a significant time for believers around the world as Easter approaches. I picked this verse because Jesus embodies incredible power and speaks to everyone’s heart! He is indeed the Son of God, having taken human form to live and suffer among us. At this specific time, Jesus was in agony. He knew what was coming for...

" The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. " - Psalm 34:18 (NIV) Welcome to my newsletter! Hello Reader, I’m truly grateful you’re here! You know, a single verse can truly change everything for the better. Today's verse is one of those. We encounter adversity constantly in this world. When things don't go our way, we often allow desperation to creep in and take over. God has our back. He is with us; all we have to do is let Him into our lives. King...

" Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. " - Jeremiah 29:12 (NRSV) Welcome to my newsletter! Hello Reader, I'm so glad you're here! Thank you for taking the time to make God's Word a part of your life; you won't regret it. Praying should be a simple task, and it is; all you have to do is "show up" and talk to God. While some may overlook prayer in our fast-paced world, it's worth remembering that even unanswered prayers can hold meaningful lessons, enriching our...

" Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days." - Ephesians 5:16 (NLT) Welcome to my newsletter! Hello Reader, Thank you for taking the time today to make a piece of scripture a part of your life. Your life will change when you spend just a little time in God's Word. You may have heard the saying, "Idle hands are the devil's workshop." This statement holds the truth; when we are bored, negative outcomes can arise. Sin can creep into the most innocent of moments. How can we live...

" I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief." - Mark 9:24 Welcome to my newsletter! Hello Reader, Thanks for joining us today to explore a "God-breathed" Scripture! I believe that if more people start reading and living out God’s Word, we can make the world better. Do you struggle to trust in all that God has done for you and continues to do because fear and doubt overwhelm your mind and heart? If this has happened to you, today we'll look at an inspiring event in scripture, proving that...