Author: Michelle Martino
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How Would You Describe Yourself?
I was recently the recipient of an unexpected injury. Within seconds of another person accidentally colliding into me at full speed, my shoulder throbbed. I could barely extend my arm. As a professional, my flower preservation work was suddenly much more limited. As a CrossFitter, this setback delayed my progress right before the annual Open…
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“Renew Your Mind” devotional book now available through Proverbs 31 Ministries
Hi friend! I’m so excited to share with you a project I got to be a part of through Proverbs 31 Ministries and COMPEL Training. The devotional book, “Renew Your Mind” is targeted to encourage and equip you to be truly transformed by God’s Word. My devotion, “You’ll Never Be ‘Good Enough’ for the Wrong…
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Valentine’s Day Resource
Hi friend! With Valentine’s Day approaching, I felt led to create and share this resource with 22 Scriptures about love. I pray that you are encouraged by how much God loves you! Within the next few weeks, take the time to meditate on these truths and gain confidence in your identity in Christ. You can…
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When God Doesn’t Give You What You Prayed For
“for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” – Philippians 2:13 (ESV) I never expected this long-shot, impossible opportunity to come. And then it did. With joy, I considered the details and how it would all work out. This seemed like a perfect fit for…
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Finding Delight in God’s Delays
A month had come and gone. At its start, I had clear plans in mind. “These are the days I finally achieve those goals and accomplish those tasks,” I thought. Yet, day by day, frustration wound me up and busyness kept me from those very things. Last-minute meetings and abnormally long days consumed every ounce…
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Finding Joy by Abiding in Christ
Part 1: A recollection Every year on this blog, I recap with what God had done and where I expect to be heading. So, friend, here we are…concluding 2023 with anticipation for what lies ahead in 2024. My word this year was “steadfast,” rooted in Psalm 108:4. (You can read more about that here.) I…
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Rainbows for an Uptown Girl
At the end of the one-day conference in Charlotte last month, God gave me the vision for this picture. What happened was beyond what I saw. If you click through to the end, you’ll see a rainbow reflected in the sunlight. Why does this matter for this moment? Rainbows remind us of God’s covenant promise…
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Pressing Pause and Hitting Reset
In the midst of constant busyness, how can we find rest? The timeline of this story goes back to the summer, when deadlines were flexible and sleep was never cut short. I first heard about this event called “Reset” from Proverbs 31 Ministries and thought to myself “it sounds great, but I could never go.”…
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“Steadfast” Bible Study is NOW AVAILABLE
Delayed post by a few weeks, but…. “Steadfast” is officially here!! I wrote this book when I was looking for stability in the midst of disorienting changes. The losses and transitions seemed endless. And then I published it when I finally developed roots and routines, but the curveballs kept coming. (So much so that I…
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How God Used the Jonas Brothers to Reach Me (Part 2)
Click here to read part 1! I’ve seen the Jonas Brothers now six times in concert. I also attended a softball game their band played at, I went to a Joe Jonas concert at Six Flags, and I saw Nick Jonas on Broadway. (I met Nick that day!) They were a staple of my teenage…
Consider the Joy 