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How to Navigate Controlling People and Places?
How do you navigate a controlling person, family, or community? It’s a question many of us wrestle with—and it can feel overwhelming. Control is heavy. It’s stifling. And often, it leaves us feeling powerless. But here’s a perspective that changes everything: See the controlling person not as a monster, but as a scared child.
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Jesus Never Rushed
There are No Emergencies in the Kingdom of Heaven Have you ever been caught in a whirlwind of panic? The phone rings, the email comes through, the unexpected bill arrives, or the diagnosis drops—and suddenly your chest tightens and your thoughts spin out of control. We call it an emergency. But here’s the truth: There…
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Elfriede’s Story: From Mennonite Colony to Hearing Holy Spirit
What does it look like to walk from tradition into intimacy with God? In this heartwarming conversation, Elfriede shares her journey from growing up in a Mennonite colony in Paraguay to living in Canada and being introduced to a Holy Spirit-led life. You’ll be inspired by her testimony of learning to hear God’s voice personally,…
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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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Courageous Trust (Sarah Griffiths Hu’s story)
Recently, one of our beloved women in the Freedom Coaching Circle recently launched her story! Sue Carpenter and I got to interview Sarah Griffiths Hu who I’ve gotten the joy of coaching the past four years. Her story includes walking a family member through drug addiction, her own recovery from rape, plus multiple health struggles…
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Christa’s Transformation Story
I recently got to interview Christa and hear her share her transformative journey out of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts thanks to learning to hear the voice of Jesus, which has brought her significant healing and freedom from her past. She describes how each Spiritual Direction session with Jesus has led to new encounters and…
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When the Storm Hits, Where do We Go?
(pic from the Jesus film) Life is full of storms. Some rage in our personal lives—financial struggles, broken relationships, health battles—while others loom over the world at large, like political division, cultural shifts, and global uncertainties. It’s easy to get swept up in fear and frustration, complaining about the winds and waves around us. But…
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A New Year: Addressing our Fears and Dreams and Stepping Into Love, Legacy, and Trust
As we stand on the high point of a new year, I pause to reflect – both on the fears that challenge us and the dreams that stir deep within. Imagine you standing with me. 🙂 Let’s ponder together… What do you say? Shall we let this year be one of surrender, courage, and trust…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 