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Collaboration News on the Horizon

Collaboration News on the Horizon

I promised more to my She Speaks story—and I will be sharing more VERY soon—but today I just wanted to give a shoutout of gratitude to my She Speaks sister in Christ Mary Armand! Mary was one of my first new friends at She Speaks 2022, and now I’m blessed to be collaborating with her,…
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Lysa TerKeurst

A Day With Lysa TerKeurst

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who has found this to be true. But today, this photo speaks volumes to me—most of them written by Lysa TerKeurst, a beautifully brave, genuine, and humble vessel who continues to pour into women like me with her…
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Moving Past the Prayer Emoji

Moving Past the Prayer Emoji

Transforming Truth: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” –Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) Although I know it’s not a healthy habit, I often find myself rolling over in bed to check my…
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Why Impatience is Costing You Peace

Why Impatience is Costing You Peace

Transforming Truth “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him…” – Psalm 37:7ab (NKJV) Last year, an unexpected opportunity prompted my family to seriously consider making a significant change: moving from the bustling town we’d called home for more than 15 years to a rural property in the Colorado mountains. Although my husband and…
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Hope is a Person—Not a Process

Hope is a Person—Not a Process

Transforming Truth: “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.” –Hebrews 6:19 (ESV) A quick scroll through your social media feed at the beginning of a new year will likely reveal countless New Year motivational quotes and affirmations that sound…
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Five Ways to Slow Down and Savor the Season

Five Ways to Slow Down and Savor the Season

Transforming Truth “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” – Romans 12:2 I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like the retail rush into the Christmas holiday hits…
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Grateful for His Goodness When Life Feels out of Control

Grateful for His Goodness When Life Feels out of Control

Transforming Truth: Gratitude “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” – Psalm 136:1 This November marks three years since I started my journey to relieve anxiety, restore peace, and revive hope by stepping outside for soul-soothing walks with the Lord during a desperate season of resurfacing physical…
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Encouragement for Today: An Unexpected Harvest

An Unexpected Harvest

Today I’m sharing one of my devotions, “An Unexpected Harvest,” in a very special place: On the Proverbs 31 Ministries website, in the Encouragement for Today devotions series! What an honor to be among the excellent writers featured here—I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to share what God placed on my heart with all…
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