Faith | Hope | Ministry | Ministry Vision | promises | Uncategorized
God-Sized Dreams
Now I sit here, facing my crisis of belief. Will I step out in faith? Will I trust Him to do what only He can do? Will I believe He will provide?
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Hope | parenting | prayer | promises | Uncategorized
The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Had to Do…
So I pray. And I trust. And I lean. And I cry. And I pray some more.
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Dating | Faith | Hope | marriage | promises | remarriage | Uncategorized
A Valentine Worth Keeping
He told me he knew that to get a girl like me, he had to seek God. Oh, how my heart melted that day!!
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Emotional Abuse | Faith | Grace | Hope | Pain and suffering | remarriage | Surviving Adultery and Divorce | Uncategorized
Three Truths About Divorce
The Word of God as a whole is about love and grace, about second chances. God is a God of forgiveness, of setting prisoners free. He is a God who redeems all things and brings beauty out of our broken lives.
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Dating | Faith | friendship | Hope | marriage | promises | Spiritual Growth | Uncategorized
A Portrait of God’s Relentless Pursuit
“Good morning Gorgeous.”
I could count on that text several mornings every single week for seven years. -
consecrate | Faith | Hope | prayer | promises | Uncategorized
Relentless Pursuit
It seems like a lifetime, and yet I remember it as if it was yesterday. So much happened in that moment of surrender, a moment that changed the entire trajectory of my life.
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To Be Loved Like Christ Loves
Before you read the words below, I want to give you a little background. One year ago, I chose to go on an official date with a friend I’d known most of my life. I chose to open my heart, my mind, to the possibility this friendship might turn into something more. I chose to…
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Eleven Promises for the Single Mom, Part 2
(This is the second part in a series by my friend, Samantha Ferguson. If you missed the first part, click here .) Here’s a quick recap of the first four promises for the single mom. You are honored. He cares about the details. His grace will fill in the gaps. You can’t do it all,…
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11 Promises for the Single Mom
Today’s post is a two-part series by my friend, Samantha Ferguson. She’s an amazing single mama and photographer in Birmingham, Alabama. If you are looking for someone to take some great family photos, make sure you check out His Hands Photography. I was researching a few months ago about encouraging things to say to…
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What Happens When Women are Addicted to Porn
Today I have a special guest post by my friend and fellow BLAST participant Robin Nordhues. Robin is a speaker, blogger and workshop leader with a passion for connecting women to God and each other. A Bible Study teacher and independent business leader for over 15 years, Robin strives to discuss contemporary issues with women…
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Faith | fatherless | Grace | Hope | promises
True Redemption
Redemption: the act, process or instance of making a bad or unpleasant thing or person better or more acceptable It’s Easter Sunday as I write this blog post. I have no idea when it will be posted to my blog, but I know my heart is full. Overwhelmed. Filled with gratitude. All week, I’ve attempted…
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Resurrection Power
“Resurrection is the central tenet of the Christian faith. And it isn’t something we just celebrate on Easter. Resurrection is something we celebrate every day in every way. Prayer has the power to resurrect dead dreams and give them new life—eternal life.” Mark Batterson (The Circle Maker, 41) Have you ever really thought about the…