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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.
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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…
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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?
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“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?
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Living in Eastertide: What Do We Do After Easter Sunday?
Walking in Resurrection Power We put so much attention on Resurrection Sunday—and it’s beautiful, powerful, absolutely worth celebrating. But then… what? What happens the day after Easter Sunday? And the week after that?
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💕A New Month: A Fresh Invitation… to Love
February invites me to slow down and reflect on relationships – the people God has woven into my everyday lives… But before February becomes about striving to love better, give more, or fix relationships, there’s a gentler invitation waiting for us…
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What Psalm 77 Taught Us This Week?
This week in our zooms in FCC, we gathered as women hungry for God’s presence—and Psalm 77 met us right where we were! It’s a psalm full of emotion, tension, honesty, and ultimately, hope. We watched David pour out his distress, naming his fears and wrestling with the feeling that God had abandoned him. And…
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Watching and Praying: Like 2 Wings on an Airplane
I continue to hear the phrase, “Watch and pray” in my quiet moments. And I get a picture of an airplane with two wings. Each wing is needed. Jesus’ simple but powerful command—“Watch and pray”—isn’t just a moment in the Garden of Gethsemane; it’s a lifestyle of spiritual alertness and intimacy with God. “Watch…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 