being the church
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Struggling with Porn Addiction? Invite Jesus Into the Picture
If you find yourself struggling with a porn addiction, know that healing is possible through renewing your mind with the truth of Scripture and inviting Jesus into your thought life. (This is a powerful exercise and NOT to be discounted NOR interpreted to be an unhelpful: “read your Bible more”.) One powerful way to begin…
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Stubbornness: A Path to Healing
Stubbornness often masquerades as strength, but in reality, it’s a symptom of our deeper heart wounds. Ezekiel 36:26 shows us that God desires to give us a heart of flesh, free from the hardened places caused by pain and trauma. Stubbornness blocks us from receiving the fruits of the Spirit, such as love, patience, and…
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Thanksgiving: A Call to Gratitude in Every Season
As we gather to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving (yes, it’s in October – a month before the USA), it’s easy to focus on the tradition of giving thanks for food, family, and blessings. But for women of faith, devoted to hearing God’s voice, Thanksgiving is a time to press even deeper into the practice of gratitude—not…
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Belize Ministry Adventure 2024: A Journey in Living Color
This past July’s ministry adventure in Belize was once again a beautiful tapestry woven by God’s hand. Our team, united and vibrant, experienced the power of His presence in a way that deeply impacted both us and those we served. Throughout the trip, we felt God moving through every interaction, in the events for the…
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The school that completely transformed.
A sample story of transformational keyswhich TRANSFORMED a community… “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have ~ Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3: 11 NLT) A teacher from another country asked to meet for a private Zoom session. She came with a huge heart full of grief for her…
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Freedom, Joy & Glory in Georgia
“We treasured every moment spent with you all. Truly. Words aren’t adequate. Especially what I saw take place in my daughter’s lives. To hear godly women call out their identity. To get to see them experience an environment of free expression in the spirit – it’s all more tender than I can express. Thank you,…
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The Power of Rest
Here’s what I’m pondering… The most common feedback I hear is: “With you, I feel so much peace and rest.” (In fact, at the last event we had, one woman’s husband said to her – “You are so calm!”) I also have heard several women say to me: “Merri Ellen, don’t take what you carry…
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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…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 