Tag: faith
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Lessons from the Mission Field: Dependence
This lesson is my favorite because it was also the most complicated. This mission trip required two things of me: 1. Dependence on God Trusting Him for protection and provision. For Him to have control and do what’s best. For Him to use the work we did for His glory. Scripture reminds us of who…
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Continuing the Conversation on Contentment (and Hallmark Movies)
Have you ever felt like your life was a Hallmark movie? One with moments marked by pure joy. One where the plot includes the lead returning to their small hometown and setting a goal to achieve. The lead strives to fix that problem or reach that goal, all while reminiscing on their life before they…
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When You’re Up Against a Wall
“Thank you for seeing me at the wall.” A girl with a lemon-patterned wristlet whispered to me. She smiled at me as she made her way into the church sanctuary. She hadn’t been to a service in years and I was the first face to welcome her in the lobby. When I met her, she…
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Divine Detours + Daffodils
Every year in mid-April, a local park flourishes with daffodils. I didn’t plan time to visit this spring, even though I wanted to. When I was on my way home after visiting a friend, the Holy Spirit prompted me not to take the highway. I didn’t know why/ Within seconds, my car had an issue.…
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Some Thoughts on Rejection (COMPEL post)
Hey friends! Today I’m sharing a social media post that I submitted through COMPEL writing and it won! You can see it on their social media pages this week. This is my post: You see the heading. It’s the email you’ve been anticipating. As you rush to open it, you see the first few words…
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Missions Trip Miracles
This post is the beginning of something bigger. God is so faithful to fulfill His plan and to use each of us to preach the Gospel. I haven’t gone on a trip yet. These are just a few of the many missions trip miracles to come! 1. The Idea In mid-December, I met with a…
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Full-Circle Moments: God Wants to Reveal Himself in Your Story
Click here to read previous entries to this series. For the past year and 10 months, my life has been anything but stable. Losses, grief, transitions, and new beginnings have consumed the space that had once been occupied by stability. Even now, when I think my feet are firmly planted, another unexpected change shakes up…
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God Rejoices in Your Resilience (COMPEL post)
Hey friends! Today I’m sharing a social media post that I submitted through COMPEL training for women in ministry.You can see it on their Facebook and Instagram pages today. This is my post: Do you struggle with overwhelm and finding pockets of time to write? When I dedicated this season of writing to the Lord,…
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Full-Circle Moments: God Wants to Redeem Your Story
Click here to read previous entries to this series. Redemption “He said to him the third time, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ and he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.’…
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Don’t Forget The Armor
When midnight prompted 2023 to begin this year, I didn’t anticipate big changes. I just wanted to get some sleep before an early morning at church. It was supposed to be a happy new year. I originally was going to share about how I woke up, exhausted and running on a few hours of sleep,…
Consider the Joy 