Author: Michelle Martino
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Teaching Testimony (Part 2)
Rather than sharing a devotional, I felt it on my heart to share my teaching testimony. God has abundantly blessed my profession and this story is too good to keep to myself. To read part 1, click here. My first year teaching, God gave me the impression that I’d see that class through their graduation.…
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Teaching Testimony (Part 1)
Rather than sharing a devotional, I felt it on my heart to share my teaching testimony. God has abundantly blessed my profession and this story is too good to keep to myself. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I specifically remember taking a career aptitude test…
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Fix Your Gaze
Have you ever been so close to something that you miss seeing it? It’s like when I can’t find my phone and it’s on the table in front of me. It’s there the whole time; I just don’t see it. In an interview with the New York Times, psychologist Christopher Chabris explained why this happens.…
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Guest Post: “The Deception of Perfection” (Make Me Available)
I had the privilege of writing a part of my testimony for MakeMeAvailable.com. Feel free to check out their website and read my writing there! I talk about my quest for perfection and how Jesus met me where I was at. It was His grace alone that made me – and continues to make me…
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Pressed Not Crushed Co: Official Store Launch!
Click this link to access Pressed Not Crushed Co on Etsy! A couple years ago, I started preserving flowers and making things from them. Necklaces, bracelets, mason jars, frames, gifts. There’s something so special about repurposing what was once flourishing. Instead of letting the flowers wither away, they serve a greater purpose beyond the garden…
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How to Handle Unexpected Change
We’ve all been there. The moment when you get the phone call. The urgent email that pops up at the top of your inbox. The conversation that ended in a way nobody saw coming. One moment, everything is fine and normal. In the blink of an eye, the world becomes different. The landscape you once…
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When Grief Turns into Joy
Two years ago, I created my first floral preservation projects. I referred to the process as “making my favorite flowers, my forever flowers.” The excitement and vision I had captivated me into pursuing this creative endeavor. I appreciated the delicately placed petals and every hour of baking, pressing, and air drying. After some time, I…
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5 Reminders to Help You Move Forward in Your Ministry
Have you ever felt overlooked in your own ministry? Like people don’t see you as “good enough” or fit for the role you’re assigned? Maybe it’s the small group you lead or the position you have at church. Maybe you’ve dealt with your share of drama and the petty comments keep you from pursuing your…
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How to Live on Mission Within Measure
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 (ESV) “Michelle, can I introduce you to someone?” Before the service started, my friend asked me this question at church one morning. “They’re about your age and would like to get connected.” “Sure,” I replied. I made my way over to…
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Waiting Well, Standing Strong
I’ve held onto this devotional for close to a year. It was the one God gave me to share the words I wish I had when I was going through the hardest season of my life. I recently spoke on this topic, having organized the first women’s breakfast at my church campus, and gave powerful…
Consider the Joy 