The Opposite of Shame Is Not Honour—It’s Dignity
The opposite of shame is not honour.
It’s dignity.
Why?
Because honour is often connected to what we do.
Dignity is connected to who we are.
Thoughts on the Journey
Blessing Prayers for Others’ Redemptive Gifts
The Redemptive Gifts concept based off of Romans 12 has always been a game changer. It’s freedom to discover one’s own gifts and how to walk in them fully! Then, learning how to bless our spirits has been another game changer. These are crafted prayers according to each redemptive gift…
What is this producing in my life?
aka: What is the fruit? Lately, I’ve been leading women to reflect on a simple question: What is this (name it) producing in my life? Not, Is it popular?Not, Is it impressive?Not even, Is it technically correct? But rather: Is it producing love? Jesus said that we would know a tree by its fruit (Matthew…
Before You Move: Wait for Holy Spirit
Responding to the Invitation : A Pentecost Sunday Reflection There’s a moment in Acts 1 that I keep coming back to… Jesus has just risen from the dead. He has appeared to His disciples, eaten with them, spoken with them, breathed on them. And now He is about to ascend. You might expect Him to…
Meeting Jesus in Your Story
How connecting with Jesus at every stage of emotional development can bring deep, lasting healing. A reader recently posed a beautiful and thoughtful question, something along these lines: “Do you have any input on how we express and experience emotions differently depending on our level of maturity? For example: an infant cries and feels helpless…
How Emotions Show Up In Our Lives
I’ve been thinking a lot about emotions this month as I continue to walk people through them and inviting Jesus to heal. Further, I too found myself feeling a ton of emotions as I had to process several events and environments and therefore, I walked through this myself. An emotion wheel is helpful to see…
God Still Speaks. You Can Hear Him. (Greatest lessons I’ve learned so far.)
One of my team recently asked me this question: “If you only had the opportunity to only share one 5 minute message before you leave this earth, what would it be?” Here it is… My heart message: God still speaks.And you can hear Him. And His voice saves lives! Here’s what I mean… You Were…
What If You’re Already Living in 24–7 Prayer?
What if 24–7 prayer isn’t just something we join… but something we’re already living in?
The Harvesters are Angels. NOT Us.
A Sobering Thought for the Global Church: If the Church had truly embraced this Matthew 13 parable throughout history… how differently might we be treating people?
“What Have I Done?” — Walking in God’s Favour When Others Feel Threatened
God’s favour on your life can expose insecurity in others.
Not because you’ve done anything wrong—but because:
Your growth may highlight their fear
Your clarity may confront their confusion
Your calling may stir their insecurity
So, what do you do?
When the World Speeds Up,Slow Down and Listen
What AI experts are just now discovering, God has been inviting us into all along. “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 Recently, I came across an interview featuring two experts discussing the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and how it is already reshaping the way we work, connect, think, and…
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Merri Ellen
Merri Ellen is a compassionate and experienced life coach and spiritual director who is passionate about helping individuals break free from their struggles and move forward towards a life of freedom and clarity. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, apathy, addiction, spiritual oppression, or strained relationships – be it with friends, family, work, or ministry – Merri Ellen is here to support your journey towards healing and growth.
What People Say
“Before I worked with Merri Ellen, I had been battling fear, depression, and anxiety.
I needed my life back.
I wanted someone to walk with me who was stable, safe and who offered me hope and results in my search to regain the truth. I was looking for answers and comfort.
In our sessions together, I have received freedom, peace, hope, life and comfort.
I look forward to every session and I’m always amazed at how only 50 mins per session can result in such amazing breakthrough.
I liked the most that our sessions together were fun. I’ve been able to receive such amazing help and growth while meeting.
Merri Ellen puts you at ease and is easy to relate to. I would recommend her services to anyone on the fence because its far beyond what you expect.
Merri Ellen knows Jesus, you can trust her.
She helps facilitate a Journey of discovery, healing and reestablishing you in Christ through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. I’ve had so much fun too.
I was introduced to Merri Ellen by a friend. I enjoy that she helps people listen for His voice.
Being able to hear from the Lord myself and how personal it is, is far more beneficial than without it. And after doing a couple of her 5 week journeys with a group of ladies I thought I would try it one on one because I felt I needed more personal support.
Three benefits I’ve experienced as a result of our sessions together?
Deliverance, Peace, and Hope!
Before I started meeting one on one with Merri Ellen, my life was sad, and less hopeful. These days I’m happier, closer to the Lord and I have a lot less fear and anxiety.
I love that in our sessions all the honour goes to the Lord!”
Nicole Giffen
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 