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Tag: striving

  • When You Need To Let It Go

    When You Need To Let It Go

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    Michelle Martino
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    I’m currently in the midst of two situations: One where I’m ready to move on and leave the former things behind me. The circumstances are too unhealthy and no longer sustainable. Another where I have no choice but to give up my desires and my ways. The outcome is too far beyond my control, regardless…

  • Guest Post: “The Deception of Perfection” (Make Me Available)

    Guest Post: “The Deception of Perfection” (Make Me Available)

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    Michelle Martino
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    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…

  • All The Good Things

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    Michelle Martino
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    “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8 (NIV) In returning to some sort of “new normal” after the pandemic lockdown, I found myself busier than ever. I kept a…