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Settle My Soul: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus - A Pressing Pause Devotional – 100 Daily Devotions to Calm Your Anxious Heart
Are your days full? Are you tired and craving quiet for your soul? You're not alone. If days filled with obligations and never-ending to-do lists leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, you can find the peace your soul longs for.
In Settle My Soul, authors Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk invite you to carve out a few moments in your day to deepen your relationship with the Lord through 100 encouraging devotions.
Karen and Ruth are women who understand all that you're juggling, and they desire for you to experience the refreshment that comes only from the Lord. Settle My Soul is the companion to the best-selling devotional Pressing Pause. With just a few minutes, you can connect with God, set aside your busyness and worries, center your thoughts on Him and His Word, and restore your peace of mind.
Each devotional includes a brief but meaningful devotional message, applicable scripture, guided prayer, and reflection questions. Throughout the book you'll also find journaling pages for deeper reflection.Perfect gift for birthdays and Mother's Day.Over 100,000 copies sold! Settle My Soul was named the 2020 ECPA Christian Book Award winner for the Devotion and Gift category.
Your life is loud. But if you will just press pause for a few minutes each day, you can discover what Jesus longs to give His peace.
In Settle My Soul, authors Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk invite you to carve out a few moments in your day to deepen your relationship with the Lord through 100 encouraging devotions.
Karen and Ruth are women who understand all that you're juggling, and they desire for you to experience the refreshment that comes only from the Lord. Settle My Soul is the companion to the best-selling devotional Pressing Pause. With just a few minutes, you can connect with God, set aside your busyness and worries, center your thoughts on Him and His Word, and restore your peace of mind.
Each devotional includes a brief but meaningful devotional message, applicable scripture, guided prayer, and reflection questions. Throughout the book you'll also find journaling pages for deeper reflection.Perfect gift for birthdays and Mother's Day.Over 100,000 copies sold! Settle My Soul was named the 2020 ECPA Christian Book Award winner for the Devotion and Gift category.
Your life is loud. But if you will just press pause for a few minutes each day, you can discover what Jesus longs to give His peace.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2019
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About the author
Karen Ehman
55 books375 followersKaren Ehman is a speaker, a New York Times bestselling author, a contributing writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries Encouragement for Today online devotions and a teacher in the First 5 Bible study app. She has written 21 books and Bible studies including Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All and the 2020 ECPA devotional book of the year Settle My Soul. She is a graduate of Spring Arbor University and serves as President-Elect of their Alumni Board of Directors. She has been featured on TODAY Parenting, Redbook.com, Foxnews.com, Crosswalk.com, YouVersion.com, and is a monthly columnist for HomeLife Magazine. Her passion is to help women live their priorities as they reflect the gospel to a watching world. Karen is married to her college sweetheart, Todd, and is the mother of six children: three biological and three in-laws by marriage—although she forgets which ones are which. She enjoys collecting vintage Pyrex kitchenware, cheering for the Detroit Tigers, and spending her days feeding the many people who gather around her mid-century dining table to process life and enjoy her county fair blue-ribbon winning cooking.
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April 5, 2019
Settle My Soul - co-written by Proverbs 31 speaker Karen Ehman and blogger Ruth Schwenr - is one of those devotionals that meet you right where you are. Filled with 100 Scriptures, devotions, and journaling prompts and spaces to record your response to daily themes such as
Rethinking Solitude, Is God At Work In My Life, Satisfying Our Deepest Hunger, What Is Your Plumb Line, and Stay Home And Change The World, this beautiful book will help you to discover new ways to live out your faith in your daily life.
I recommend this book for both personal use and gift-giving!
This excerpt is taken from the original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.
Rethinking Solitude, Is God At Work In My Life, Satisfying Our Deepest Hunger, What Is Your Plumb Line, and Stay Home And Change The World, this beautiful book will help you to discover new ways to live out your faith in your daily life.
I recommend this book for both personal use and gift-giving!
This excerpt is taken from the original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.
April 18, 2024
I did this 100 day Bible study as my morning study every morning. I wasn’t always on top of it, but I focused on starting my day with Jesus instead of my phone.
This was such a great devotionals with a scripture to focus on, a message/story to tie God’s Word into real life, a prayer, and reflection questions.
I highly recommend this for those who need to have something shorter but full of thoughtful words.
This was such a great devotionals with a scripture to focus on, a message/story to tie God’s Word into real life, a prayer, and reflection questions.
I highly recommend this for those who need to have something shorter but full of thoughtful words.
July 13, 2021
Great devotional! I wish it had been 365 instead of 100!
May 19, 2019
“As busy women juggling lots of responsibilities just like you, we know how hard it can be to press pause and refresh your spirit,” Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk write in the introduction of their book, Settle My Soul: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus.
~ What ~
A Pressing Pause Devotional, this two-hundred-and-fifty-six-pages canvas hardbound book targets those who are seeking a three-plus monthly devotional about being more remindful of Christ and what He has done for us. Using mainly the New International Version of The Holy Bible, also referenced are the AMP, ESV, CSB, KJV, and NLT. A green ribbon marker is attached.
After an ownership page, praises for the book, table of contents, and introduction, this contains one hundred devotions, ending with the authors’ biographies. Each chapter is two to three pages long with the number and title at the top of the page with a Bible verse or two written out. Several paragraphs in green print follow related to the topic. An applicable prayer is in pink at the end with one or two questions in green ink and several pink dotted lines to write down answers.
~Why ~
This is a lovely-looking devotional for a young Christian woman who wants and needs to spend a few minutes daily with the Lord after reading Scriptures. I like its prettiness, layout, and format of its contents. Some interesting topics discussed include Rethinking Solitude, Know the While Story, The Security of Self Control, Do Not Be Anxious, Find and Replace, Answer Envy, A Dime in My Pocket, Would You Follow You?, A House Full of Treasures, What Anger Reveals, and Pursue Joy.
One that stuck out in reading this book was #45, Everybody’s Got Something with Proverbs 19:11 ESV written out. The writer explains several things that irked her about her husband and how everyone has personalities, behaviors, or quirks that may irritate us, but by reading the Word of God, we can use good sense to slow down our anger. The prayer asks us to learn to let go of our loved ones’ missteps and ask Christ for forgiveness. The question is “Who sometimes bothers you with their behavior, and how can you overlook their offenses?”
~ Why Not ~
Those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ may not want to get a book that focuses on spending more time with Him. While some may not mind the many references to the authors’ experiences, others like me do not relate to them. Some may not like the color font or small writing of the prayers.
~ Wish ~
If the book is to promote spending time with Jesus for a few minutes a day, this one has too many inferences to the authors’ lives. Since I am an older woman, I would prefer searching Scripture than reading about others. I wish there were more Bible verses and characters of the Word mentioned instead.
~ Want ~
If you like devotionals that often contain the authors’ experiences while reminding to spend quiet moments with God, this would be a nice gift for someone special, but please do not read it instead of the Bible, even if you are pressed for time.
Thanks to Book Look Bloggers for this complimentary book that I am under no obligation to review.
~ What ~
A Pressing Pause Devotional, this two-hundred-and-fifty-six-pages canvas hardbound book targets those who are seeking a three-plus monthly devotional about being more remindful of Christ and what He has done for us. Using mainly the New International Version of The Holy Bible, also referenced are the AMP, ESV, CSB, KJV, and NLT. A green ribbon marker is attached.
After an ownership page, praises for the book, table of contents, and introduction, this contains one hundred devotions, ending with the authors’ biographies. Each chapter is two to three pages long with the number and title at the top of the page with a Bible verse or two written out. Several paragraphs in green print follow related to the topic. An applicable prayer is in pink at the end with one or two questions in green ink and several pink dotted lines to write down answers.
~Why ~
This is a lovely-looking devotional for a young Christian woman who wants and needs to spend a few minutes daily with the Lord after reading Scriptures. I like its prettiness, layout, and format of its contents. Some interesting topics discussed include Rethinking Solitude, Know the While Story, The Security of Self Control, Do Not Be Anxious, Find and Replace, Answer Envy, A Dime in My Pocket, Would You Follow You?, A House Full of Treasures, What Anger Reveals, and Pursue Joy.
One that stuck out in reading this book was #45, Everybody’s Got Something with Proverbs 19:11 ESV written out. The writer explains several things that irked her about her husband and how everyone has personalities, behaviors, or quirks that may irritate us, but by reading the Word of God, we can use good sense to slow down our anger. The prayer asks us to learn to let go of our loved ones’ missteps and ask Christ for forgiveness. The question is “Who sometimes bothers you with their behavior, and how can you overlook their offenses?”
~ Why Not ~
Those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ may not want to get a book that focuses on spending more time with Him. While some may not mind the many references to the authors’ experiences, others like me do not relate to them. Some may not like the color font or small writing of the prayers.
~ Wish ~
If the book is to promote spending time with Jesus for a few minutes a day, this one has too many inferences to the authors’ lives. Since I am an older woman, I would prefer searching Scripture than reading about others. I wish there were more Bible verses and characters of the Word mentioned instead.
~ Want ~
If you like devotionals that often contain the authors’ experiences while reminding to spend quiet moments with God, this would be a nice gift for someone special, but please do not read it instead of the Bible, even if you are pressed for time.
Thanks to Book Look Bloggers for this complimentary book that I am under no obligation to review.
June 3, 2019
As a woman it can be challenging to find a few moments each day to get alone with God and settle your soul. The daily demands always call us to do yet another chore, or run somewhere else.
Settle My Soul by Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk brings 100 quiet devotionals to help any busy woman settle her soul and find peace.
Each devotional includes applicable Scriptures, a prayer, and journaling questions for deeper thought. The devotionals alternate between the two authors, with each bringing their own unique style and stories.
They cover many varied topics including kindness, the importance of solitude, self-control, loneliness, identity, perfection, hospitality, and many more. A table of contents is included which makes it easy to turn to a specific topic on any given day.
The book makes a beautiful gift for any occasion as it has a lovely floral print tweed cloth cover. It it sure to speak to the heart of any woman, no matter the stage of life they are in.
Our greatest need is to stay connected with God as we center our thoughts and lives on His Word.
"Lord, teach me to delight in You. I surrender all my plans and dreams to Your will. I want You more than anything. Come and change all of me, aligning my heart to Yours. In Your name I pray, amen."
(prayer from page 208)
*Harper Collins Christian Publishing provided a copy of this book. All opinions are honest and my own.
Settle My Soul by Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk brings 100 quiet devotionals to help any busy woman settle her soul and find peace.
Each devotional includes applicable Scriptures, a prayer, and journaling questions for deeper thought. The devotionals alternate between the two authors, with each bringing their own unique style and stories.
They cover many varied topics including kindness, the importance of solitude, self-control, loneliness, identity, perfection, hospitality, and many more. A table of contents is included which makes it easy to turn to a specific topic on any given day.
The book makes a beautiful gift for any occasion as it has a lovely floral print tweed cloth cover. It it sure to speak to the heart of any woman, no matter the stage of life they are in.
Our greatest need is to stay connected with God as we center our thoughts and lives on His Word.
"Lord, teach me to delight in You. I surrender all my plans and dreams to Your will. I want You more than anything. Come and change all of me, aligning my heart to Yours. In Your name I pray, amen."
(prayer from page 208)
*Harper Collins Christian Publishing provided a copy of this book. All opinions are honest and my own.
April 17, 2019
This beautiful book is one that you'll buy to give as a gift and then end up wanting to keep for yourself! Each of the one hundred devotions has scripture, journaling prompts, thinking questions, and the devotion itself. Written by two different authors, each doing fifty devotions, the book goes back and forth in tone, discussing topics that weary our souls, such as disappointment, the need for prayer, need for kindness, and need for rest. Because of the different tones, it covers the concerns of both young women and more mature ones. The book itself is hardback with an attached ribbon bookmark, and would be a beautiful gift.
September 20, 2019
Lovely book for either group Bible study or individual Bible study. Includes 100 days of devotions with each day including a verse for the day, a short devotional, a prayer and a question to ponder. Just the right amount to give your mind material to mediates on all day long. My favorite part of this book is that it alternates between 2 authors so you get the advantage of both their perspectives.
March 22, 2020
This would have been a great book for me several years ago. However, with that being said, it is a great resource to steal away some quiet moments with Jesus. I highly recommend this if you are looking to begin your relationship with Jesus as it will guide you and allow you to journal your progress.
September 1, 2020
Perfect Morning Devotional
I so enjoyed Settle My Soul, just as much as their other devotional, Pressing Pause! I always love how they apply such practical truths from God’s Word and how Karen and Ruth both share their hearts in their writing! Get a copy for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!
I so enjoyed Settle My Soul, just as much as their other devotional, Pressing Pause! I always love how they apply such practical truths from God’s Word and how Karen and Ruth both share their hearts in their writing! Get a copy for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!
May 10, 2020
I love this book of devotions! Actually I love it so much, I'm currently re-reading it. The smaller devotional stories are so great and uplifting to my soul. If you love to have a few moments to yourself, to read some beautifully written devotions, you should definitely read this.
March 2, 2023
I have enjoyed everything I’ve read from these two ladies, and this book of devotions is no different. It provides just enough to think on throughout the day, and the personal anecdotes and stories are always so relatable. Highly recommend. The physical book is just so beautiful, too.
September 3, 2019
Such a blessing to do this online with the authors leading the group. It was the perfect amount of thought provoking daily for a good summer devotional.
September 1, 2020
This was wonderful devotional during uncertain times and helped me turn my eye inward to help build my relationship with God
December 5, 2020
A nice collection of thoughts surrounding different verses of Scripture and questions to consider. The book includes space to write out your answers to the questions if you wish.
January 1, 2021
I liked the devotions and found many of them were relatable to my own life. I enjoyed the fact that it was two authors sharing different perspectives on various topics.
January 5, 2021
Great devotional for busy moms.
May 20, 2021
Excellent! Highly recommend! In fact, I bought extra to give to my friends!
August 30, 2021
I enjoy reading the insights that Karen and Ruth bring in this book from their real life experiences. It is a great way of looking at scripture and bringing the truth into my life.
March 19, 2022
Wonderful devotion book!
Loved this book and the personal stories-highly recommend! Definitely enjoyed and helped me journal! Great read for young and old!
Loved this book and the personal stories-highly recommend! Definitely enjoyed and helped me journal! Great read for young and old!
December 15, 2023
An excellent 100 day devotional. I’ve read a couple of devotionals by these two authors, and they have been very inspirational, encouraging and uplifting. It has also produced spiritual growth.
November 12, 2025
Settle My Soul
I love this book and have read it daily twice. I recommend it to anyone who wants to strengthen their faith in God.
I love this book and have read it daily twice. I recommend it to anyone who wants to strengthen their faith in God.
November 28, 2025
Great devotional
These are short but so meaningful. Just what I needed on busy days! Loved reading these to calm my mind at night before bed.
These are short but so meaningful. Just what I needed on busy days! Loved reading these to calm my mind at night before bed.
November 5, 2024
Loved this!
I ate up every word of this devotional. It is so compelling and aiming us to God and Jesus even if we can't always see them through our clouds of sin. I definitely see me getting more books in this series. Loving it so much. Great stuff for my soul. It sings more now.
I ate up every word of this devotional. It is so compelling and aiming us to God and Jesus even if we can't always see them through our clouds of sin. I definitely see me getting more books in this series. Loving it so much. Great stuff for my soul. It sings more now.
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