My friend was upset. She felt judged. She and her husband were sending their children to public school—so they could be a light for Jesus there. They viewed the school and their community as a mission field and longed to make a positive impact on those around them. But my…
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The Angels That Moved Me
I didn’t know how we could get it done. There was just too much left within the walls of our old home and not enough strength left within the walls of our bodies to get to our new one. We felt depleted. Yet we needed to keep moving. It’s like…
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Diving Into the Beautiful Deep (Declare Conference Link-up)
Almost a year ago, on a whim—as I was writing late one night—I bought a ticket to the Declare Conference. It was a leap of faith. Last weekend I flew to Dallas to attend this blogging conference. As I walked into the 104 degree blazing Texas sun, I had no…
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Dear Tightly Wound Woman: Known By Me
At the beginning of each month you receive a love letter—special words to lift you as a new page is turned. Take a deep breath and let the words sink in as you lift your eyes to the One who sees you and delights in you. Dear Tightly Wound Woman:…
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Unraveling Grace: Fears for Your Kids
It’s time for another installment of the #UnravelingGrace series. Today my friend Betsy, from across the sea, is guest posting. Get ready to laugh and let go as you learn to trust God’s ability to care for you and those under your care. Betsy de Cruz enjoys God, life, and…
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Be Yourself (#RaRaLinkup)
Have you ever tried on a dress that was just not your style—ill-fitted for the shape God gave you? I have been “blessed” with a pear shape figure, smaller on top and curvy on bottom; literally. Straight, fitted dresses are a death sentence for my body type. I need extra…
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