christianity
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The God of All Comfort: How His Love Heals Us
We don’t have to look far …to see: wounded hearts, heavy souls, burdened minds from fear or past trauma. Maybe for you, it’s not just the world out there that feels broken. Maybe it’s something inside you too. The good news?God doesn’t run from brokenness—He draws near to it.He’s not only our Savior; He’s the God…
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The Secret to Lifelong Breakthrough?
The Secret to Lifelong Breakthrough: Teach Her to Hear God You might remember the old proverb: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Here’s my version: “Teach a woman a rule and you help her solve a problem;…
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Are You Equipped to Lead?
I’ve been pondering the following for self-reflection and as I coach others to be effective leaders: Top 12 Essentials for a Leader Called by God God’s way of leadership (very different than the world’s way) is rooted in servanthood, faithfulness, and dependence on God. Below are 12 key essentials for a leader called by God, along with Scripture…
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When Our Hearts Get Offended
We’ve all been there. Someone makes a comment—seemingly innocent—and suddenly, our blood pressure spikes. A minor inconvenience, like a long line or a misplaced item, sends frustration surging through our veins. That one person at the event, who we had to sit next to for hours, who was bathed in perfume? Why does it feel…
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Are you Feeling Apathetic?
When Apathy Creeps In: A Call to Reconnect Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions? Blah… The passion you once had for prayer, worship, or even daily life seems to have faded. You know you should care, but your heart feels distant, dull, or even numb. I live in an area…
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You need to be seen, valued, and affirmed. (Validation)
Why do we get stuck in a cycle of needing validation from someone to see us, value us and affirm us? This post came from an early morning thought stream after waking up at 5:05am… (For many of you, this thought stream will not be new. This isn’t new for me either but this morning…
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Navigating Grief and Loss When Leaders Fall into Sin
The fall of a spiritual leader can feel like an earthquake shaking the foundations of our faith. Leaders often play pivotal roles in our lives, pointing us to Christ, teaching us God’s Word, and modeling spiritual growth. When they stumble into sin, it can leave us grieving, confused, and disillusioned. How do we process this…
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Are You Mocking Me?
What is the Root of a Mocking Attitude? Mocking. It’s a sharp word, isn’t it? It conjures images of hurtful laughter, dismissive remarks, or subtle jabs meant to diminish someone else. The hardest is watching leaders do this – mocking other leaders. Leaders are called to a higher account. If we as leaders mock others,…
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The Struggle of Minimizing our Pain
Recently, while I was leading women through a listening prayer exercise in the Freedom Coaching Circle (our zoom groups for women), the Lord highlighted to me that I was minimizing my journey because of the intense things I was finding myself walking others through. I felt the Lord was saying to me that He sees…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 