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Understanding Teasing: A Journey from Pain and Fear to Love
Growing up, teasing was a familiar presence in my life. I vividly recall the torment of being teased by a couple of boys in school, the sting of their words cutting deep into my young heart. It was a harrowing experience, one that left me feeling isolated and desperate for relief. I remember a pivotal…
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God, Show Me What You See
Asking God this question, “Show Me What You See” has been a game changer for me. It probably all began thanks to a mentor of mine named Edna. Here’s the story of Edna… Her legacy continues on… “In every challenging situation, there lies a significant opportunity to build God’s kingdom. When division arises, it often…
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Praying Women – Join Us This Spring for an Exciting Adventure!
Where are we headed this Spring? Here’s a glimpse… First, some background… “Higher” was the word I kept hearing last December as I prayed into 2024. As we continue to gather with women in our Zoom groups, we pray FROM God’s promises, seeking His voice, rather than getting stuck merely looking at problems. During Christmas…
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Partnering with the Holy Spirit: Seeing Through God’s Eyes
In the journey of spiritual warfare, it’s easy to become fixated on the actions of the enemy. We may find ourselves consumed by thoughts of casting out demons, battling darkness, and constantly watching for signs of attack. Yet, in our fervor to combat the enemy, we risk losing sight of the true source of power…
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Removing the Plank: Powerful Reflection in How We Measure Others
When I see people who say they love Jesus and yet ‘call out’ people for their errors such as ‘misguided beliefs’, I see that they truly don’t understand the cross. I see this all the time. I have fallen into this error myself at times. When I do, I need to pause and pray. Our…
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When It’s All Too Much?
😳 What to do with your Burdens AND Victories….? (This is another game changer for me…) Yes, you’ve heard me say or read in the book that we are invited to hand our burdens over to the Lord. (And what that ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE in the Spirit… If not, please dig into the book and be set…
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How do you lead people in healing prayer sessions?
Three of us hopped on a Zoom and had a chat about healing prayer sessions and how they could be different than other healing and deliverance modalities. Request a session below or learn more: https://www.coachinginfreedom.com http://www.freedomcoachingcircle.ca https://www.merriellen.com/books https://www.merriellen.com/events #prayerlife #prayerful #connectingwithjesus #presenceofgod #immanuelapproach #immanuelprayer #immanuel #soulcare #spiritualgrowth #spiritualdirector #spiritualdirectionandsoulcare #healingcareministries #healingcare #christianspiritualdirector #christianspirituality #christianspiritualformation #christianspiritual…
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Beholding Jesus in the New Year: Embracing the Beatitudes
Photo by Patricia McCarty Welcome to a new year, a fresh season brimming with hope, possibilities, and unknown adventures. Behold, behold, behold… this word has kept going over in my mind. For the past month, I have sensed Holy Spirit impress on me the truth of what you and I behold (look at), we become.…
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Letter to the One Who is Bleeding
Photo by cottonbro studio Dear Beloved, I write to you as someone who understands the deep desire to be seen, heard, and valued. There’s an ache within, longing for validation, significance, and understanding. I see you.I hear you. You express yourself online, sharing your struggles, your hurts, your battles. Your heart spills onto the digital…
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Come Up Higher
🎈 Soaring High: Up in the Spirit’s Wind 🌬️🎈 Photo by Oziel Gómez I’ve been thinking about the pictures I keep getting in prayer – about my life as a captivating hot air balloon, ascending higher in the vast sky. Yet, there’s a catch – those weights! They represent the sin and entanglements that hold…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 