It is quite fitting that my sister-in-law’s words are being featured today for the Listen Close, Listen Well series. At this moment she is on her way to Haiti to love and serve the precious people there. She is living out the very message that was on her heart to…
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Interview with Shelly Templin (Author of Pushing to the Peak)
It’s time for another installment of the Interview Series. Let’s give a warm welcome to Shelly Templin, author of Pushing to the Peak. Shelly D. Templin is an author, speaker, and blogger that shares a message of hope – with humor. She has three daughters, a son-in-law, and a granddaughter….
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Listen Close, Listen Well: Put On Your Listening Ears (Karina Allen)
Welcome back to the Listen Close, Listen Well series. My beautiful friend, Karina, is our special guest today as she discusses the importance of listening. Put On Your Listening Ears By: Karina Allen I struggle with something. It’s called “spiritual earwax”. Many of you have no idea what this could be….
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5 Reasons Why You Should Attend Carol Kent’s Speak Up Conference
I wasn’t planning on attending a writer’s conference this year, but sometimes God parts the Red Sea when least expected. A huge thank you to my hubby for encouraging me to go and holding down the fort with all five kids while I attended the Speak Up Conference again this…
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Ugly on the Inside
Lately I have been on edge. It’s like I’m tightly wound or something. I feel like I could snap at the littlest thing. Unfortunately, my little ones have been hearing frustration pounce from my voice frequently, like a lion about to attack its prey. I don’t like how I’ve been…
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The Dreamer’s Prayer of Freedom
It’s easy to take our freedom for granted. So today we are pausing to remember and celebrate the gift of freedom that has been bestowed upon us. Let’s be good stewards of the gifts that God has given and follow His lead, not acting independently of Him. Dear God: Thank…
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