I’m asking God to help me learn how to be His daughter. For too long, I have lived like a slave who strives to please God in order to keep Him happy. But, He is teaching me that: 1. He is not mad at me. His wrath toward sin was…
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Three Amazing Truths about the Father’s Heart Toward You
Who’s your Daddy? For decades, I believed that my Heavenly Father was disappointed with me. I wasn’t measuring up to the standard of perfection, so my inner dialogue was full of scoldings. See? You did it again. You messed up. Will you ever be free from this? You better try…
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Control Isn’t Really What You’re After (Five Minute Friday)
For years, I thought it would make me safe. I strapped it on for size, pulling the ropes taut—trying to secure that which felt out of reach. I fretted, plotted, and paced trying to tame what might come…the unexpected, the unknown, the unraveling ahead. Through sweat, tears, and orders barked,…
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Dear Tightly Wound Woman: You are My Daughter
You’re invited to find grace in the unraveling of life. Let’s open hope together as we find rest for our try hard souls through this month’s letter to the Tightly Wound Woman. Dear Tightly Wound Woman: For years you’ve lived like a slave, trying to please your Master. You’ve worked…
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Are You Afraid of Being Concealed or Exposed?
I didn’t know her well, although I suspected she was a kindred spirit. We shared similar titles of: worship leader, songwriter, adoptive mama, and blogger. Yet mostly, we shared the byline, “Daughter of the King.” We broke soul bread over tea, smoothies and scones. Preferring heart talk to small talk,…
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Interview with Kelly Balarie (Author of Fear Fighting and Linkup)
Welcome to the Interview Series! It is a joy to host Kelly Balarie as she shares the heart behind her newly released book, Fear Fighting: Awakening Courage to Overcome Your Fears. Interview with Kelly Balarie 1. Why did you decide to tackle the subject of fear for your book? Frankly,…
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