Tag: surrender
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When the Delays and Detours are Discouraging
In my recent years of traveling, I have not once encountered an issue when taking an airplane. (Rare, isn’t it?) That was…until a few weeks ago. My departing flight was delayed three times, right as I was about to leave for the airport. I wasn’t bothered much, but all I wanted was to do Bible…
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Victory in Jesus’ Name
Life lately: a season of answered prayers Also life lately: a series of unexpected setbacks It’s an interesting dynamic. As much as I’ve been thanking God for all the blessings, I’ve also been praying for the places I’ve felt defeated. Fear tries to convince me of worst-case scenarios, despite the courage I’ve had to move…
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Christ has come, Christmas has passed…now what?
As the commercial rush of Christmas comes to an end and our decorations get tucked away for next year, it’s important to remember the truths of this holiday aren’t over. Jesus came for those who would humbly recognize Him as their King. In the Christmas story, God revealed Jesus’ identity to the shepherds and wise…
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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,…
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When You Need To Let It Go
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…
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Addressing Church Hurt
This post has been sitting in my drafts for just about as long as I’ve had this blog (almost a year). I never imagined actually sharing this one…or relating to it in a much greater degree than I ever imagined. As I read my writing back to myself, I see the Holy Spirit’s words encouraging…
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1 Year (The Inevitable)
“but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:31 (ESV) My counselor warned me to brace myself. This is the time when trauma can hit hard, no matter how…
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To Save My Life
“And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” – Luke 9:23-24 (ESV) A few months ago I wrote about…
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Between Box Jumps and a Boat
So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why…
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From Weakness to Wholeness
“They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.” – Isaiah 61:4 (ESV) I live in New England, but I’m not a winter weather person. And if you know some of my story, I entered an incredibly difficult season…
Consider the Joy 