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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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Advent Peace- Get Closer To God

Peace. "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" - Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) Hello Reader, I’m so thankful you’re here for Week Two of our Advent journey. Last week, we prepared our hearts with hope, and now we turn to another beautiful gift of Christ’s coming: peace. Advent invites us not only to look forward to Christmas Day, but to prepare the deepest parts of our hearts for the presence of Jesus. And peace—true, lasting peace—is something our...

Hope. “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” -Isaiah 9:2 (NLT) Hello Reader, Let's do something special this month! I’m excited to begin a four-week Advent journey with you. Advent is a season of anticipation — a sacred countdown to the moment when heaven touched earth, when God stepped into our darkness with the promise of hope, peace, joy, and love. This week marks Advent Week One: Hope. In a world filled...

A Time to Give Thanks. “Then I will praise God’s name with singing, and I will honor him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30 (NLT) - Hello Reader, I’m so grateful you’re here for this special week. Thanksgiving is more than a holiday—it’s a sacred pause. A time to slow down, look around, and recognize the blessings God has woven into our lives, both obvious and hidden. It’s a season where gratitude becomes worship, and reflection turns into praise. But Thanksgiving isn’t just about what we...

Keep the Faith " So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it " - Hebrews 2:1 (NLT) Hello Reader, I’m so grateful you’re here again this week. It seems like every day, the world grows louder—more distractions, more responsibilities, more expectations pulling us in every direction. And if we’re honest, it doesn’t take much for our hearts to wander. Not intentionally, not rebelliously — just gradually, quietly… almost without noticing. That’s exactly...

Perfect Compassion " As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. " - Psalm 103:13 (CSB) Hello Reader, I’m so grateful you’re here. Every week when we gather around Scripture, we take another step toward understanding the heart of God—and sometimes, that heart is best seen through His compassion. Life can be demanding, full of pressure, and often harsh in its expectations. The world teaches us to be strong, guarded, and self-sufficient. But God...

Seek Him " If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." - Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT) Hello Reader, I’m so glad you’re here again this week! Each time we pause to open God’s Word together, we take another step toward knowing Him more deeply. Life can pull our focus in a hundred different directions, but God continually calls us back—inviting us to seek Him, to listen, and to draw near. Sometimes we search for meaning, answers, or peace in all the wrong places, only to realize that what...

Live With Mercy " Be merciful, Just as your Father is merciful " - Luke 6:36 (NIV) Hello Reader, I’m so glad you’re here. Each week, as we open God’s Word together, we take another step toward living out His love in real, everyday ways. And if we’re honest, that’s not always easy, is it? Life gives us plenty of moments that test our patience, challenge our kindness, and stretch our ability to show grace. There are days when someone’s words cut deep, when forgiveness feels impossible, or when...

Morning Will Come " I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning. " - Psalm 130:6 Hello Reader, I’m so glad you’re here. This week, we turn our hearts to a verse that speaks to something we all face—waiting. Whether we’re waiting for answers, healing, direction, or peace, waiting can feel like one of the hardest parts of faith. Yet, it’s often in the waiting that God does His deepest work within us. Psalm 130:6 gives us a powerful image of...

Reflect His Love "Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ." - Ephesians 5:2 Hello Reader, I’m so glad you’re here again this week! Every time we open God’s Word together, we take one more step toward living a life that reflects His love and purpose. Sometimes we overcomplicate faith, but God often brings us back to the basics — love, grace, and following the example of Christ. This week’s verse is a gentle yet powerful reminder of what that looks like in everyday life. A...

Speak to Me " Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts. " - Hebrews 4:7 (NIV) Hello Reader, I’m so glad you’re here again this week as we continue our journey of getting closer to God—one verse at a time. Each day brings new challenges, distractions, and choices that can pull our attention away from His voice. But that’s exactly why these quiet moments in Scripture matter. When we pause to reflect and really listen, we create space for God to speak into our hearts. The few...