Author: Michelle Martino
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Finding Safety in Trusting God
I glanced at the TV as a game show host cut open brand-new handbags with a kitchen knife. This was my first time seeing the Netflix show “Is it Cake?”, a competition where bakers design cakes to imitate non-edible objects. Their goal is to try and trick the judges. As someone who has healed from…
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“Steadfast” Reflections + Free Resource
This fall marks the 1-year anniversary of “Steadfast.” While the timing of its release was much sooner than I planned, God knew exactly what He was up to. The message of this book has been for: “When we invite the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, we have the strength and power to live steadfastly,…
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Finding Rest and Trust in God
At the very end of summer, I went away for a few days for a conference on rest. The logical part of me was in a panic. I started a new position at work a few days after I returned home. What if something happened? What if I couldn’t do all I needed to? Is…
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Is it Possible to Delight in Disappointment? – Guest Post on Faith to Follow
Hey friends! I have the honor and privilege of being a guest writer for Regina Brown’s “Faith to Follow” blog this summer. I’m contributing to a 3-month series, “Call to Courage,” to help propel you further into your calling. My third and final post addressed disappointment. Scripture calls us to rejoice in the Lord, but how…
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“Seeking Jesus for Satisfaction” – Proverbs 31 Ministries devotion
Hi friends! My devotion, “Seeking Jesus for Satisfaction,” is now live at Proverbs 31 Ministries Encouragement for Today devotions. There is so much joy to be found when we lay our weaknesses at the feet of Jesus and let Him work in us and through us. It is an incredible honor to share this teaching…
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God is in the Details: Celebrating “Steadfast”
Have you ever looked back at something in your life and realized God truly worked out everything for your good? This summer has been a season of answered prayers. And, by taking the time to sit with God and process it all, I can see He saw so much more beyond what I ever could.…
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“No Longer Defeated by Discouragement” – Guest Post on Faith to Follow Blog
Hey friends! I have the honor and privilege of being a guest writer for Regina Brown’s “Faith to Follow” blog this summer. I’m contributing to a 3-month series, “Call to Courage,” to help propel you further into your calling. My second post addressed discouragement. How do we press on despite feeling discouraged? And where is…
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Purple Ink Prayers for God-Sized Dreams
Do you keep a journal for prayer and for processing what God is doing in your life? I frequently note God’s work in my life, along with my requests to Him, so I can see His hand in my days over time. It can be powerful! A few years ago, I color-coded my prayer sections…
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The Power of Community (+ Free Resource)
This past month, I hosted my first flower pressing workshop with some of my closest friends and shared a devotion related to this process. (I’ll post that one another time soon.) You can watch the highlight reel below! These girls are some of the greatest friends and sisters in Christ I could ask or pray…
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“Pressing on Despite the Doubt” – Guest Post on “Faith to Follow” Blog
Hey friends! I have the honor and privilege of being a guest writer for Regina Brown’s “Faith to Follow” blog this summer. I’m contributing to a 3-month series, “Call to Courage,” to help propel you further into your calling. My first post addressed doubt. How do we move forward when others doubt our abilities? And…
Consider the Joy 