mission
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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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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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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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From a Mountain to a River Flowing
Today’s Happy “Out of the Box” Day (the day after Christmas) is all about seeing a mountain turn into a joyful, flowing river – even from a sickbed recovering from the flu! While scrolling through messages, I stumbled upon a series of incredible stories, each a ripple of the transforming power of God’s love and…
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Advent: Preparing Many Hearts for More
Art source: fine art America John The Baptist by Todd L Thomas I have been pondering and waiting (Advent means ‘waiting’) on this revelation for over eleven months… The Lord began speaking this specific theme to me already in January of this year. (And YOU are in this story…) As the season of Advent now unfolds,…
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How the Book Launch Day Went…
My day started with my pup insisting she sit on my lap as I tried to get ready to hop on zooms with people… (and my hubby sitting across from us smiling with his morning cup of coffee.) And then…I found myself playing dolls over Zoom with a little girl in Germany! 😀 Her mom…
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What happened this time in our Belize Adventures? – Aug 2023
Igniting Young Hearts in Belize: A Journey of Transformation (Photo above of just some of our recent team to Belize in August 2023.) Dear curious readers, The excitement has been building, and I’m thrilled to finally share the awaited update! Some of you might have heard whispers about my recent trip to Belize (Aug 9…
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What happened in Georgia?
Flashback (info sent in an earlier email): I had the joy of ministering in April 2023 in Augusta, Georgia in partnership with 143 Ministries, a very fruitful Recovery Ministry for Men and Women (Photos and videos below…) I was also joined by some of the other Freedom Coaching Circle Women who traveled to join me! Including Libby who drove 7…
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I Saw This Vision Recently of Women in Unity Together
This was a beautiful picture the Lord gave me in prayer after ministering to women at an event! It was a joy to remember this picture and see where God has been taking us as women… Are you tired of isolation and the division and dissension of the world? Join other women today around the…
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What Happened in Belize?
Here’s a glimpse of all that happened in Belize August 2022 when I was invited to help facilitate a camp for kids and teens. I sent the following out to my email list… What God did in a few days blew us all away! Okay, so…In a previous email, I wrote: “I’m away and heading…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 