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Category: A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness

18 Apr

The Power of the Right Words at the Right Time

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A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness,  All Things New,  Connecting God's Word to Your Well-Being
I’m a word girl. From listening to music to reading a book, what is said says a lot to me. But apparently, I’m not alone. According to Proverbs 15:23, “Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!” This may not surprise...
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24 Feb

What’s not to love about Lent?

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A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness,  All Things New
I love a term Alicia Britt Chole uses in her Lenten devotional, 40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger. A Different Kind of Fast. She describes the focus of Lent as “cross-ward” and beyond. The term emphasizes Christ’s journey toward Calvary’s cross and His ultimate sacrifice for our...
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25 Mar

The Leanings of a Lenten-focused Heart

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A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness
In the last few months, the world as we know it has become the world with a pandemic. As we adjust, there are major shifts in our schedules, our interactions and our priorities. But long before a pandemic stepped onto the world stage, Jesus came and died for the sins...
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04 Apr

While I Was Away…

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A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness
Hello friends!  I’ve missed you.  It’s good to be back. The last time we met it was the beginning of Lent, the season of sacrifice and reflection on the life, death and resurrection of Christ. As I reflected, I sensed the need to fast from my familiar routine. This meant...
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14 Feb

Letting Love Take Center Stage

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A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness
Valentine’s Day holds a special meaning for me. It’s the day my husband asked me to marry him. My heart already knew Brady was “the one.” His proposal gave me the chance to say “yes.” But this Valentine’s Day is different. It’s the same day as Ash Wednesday, the beginning...
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01 Mar

A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness

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A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness
Today is Ash Wednesday. It signals the start of Lent, a 40 day reflection of Christ’s journey towards the Cross and to His Resurrection. The word Lent comes from the English word meaning “springtime.”  It nudges us to awaken or renew our understanding of God’s grace in Christ and deepen...
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Providing Bible-based content for you to #liveyourjoystory because so many other of life’s stories can deplete our joy. #joytothesoul

Life’s pressures and problems are real - but so is Life’s pressures and problems are real - but so is the power of God. 
 
Ladies, you're invited to join me on Saturday, March 7 in Charlotte, NC for the God's Call, God's Way Women's Prayer Breakfast! 

Let's gather for a time of prayer, biblical encouragement, and community. (link in profile)

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Ladies, registration is open for the God's Call, G Ladies, registration is open for the God's Call, God's Way Women's Prayer Breakfast on March 7 at 9:30 a.m. in Charlotte, NC!

This year we'll gather at The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary for a time of prayer, reflection, and fellowship.

How do you sense God is calling you to sit with Him, walk with Him, or work with Him in this season? Join me on March 7th as we seek God for the answers. 

There's even a "bring a friend" discount! (They'll thank you later.) Space is limited. The link is in the profile to save your seat! 
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Whether we’re enjoying a beautiful view, spending Whether we’re enjoying a beautiful view, spending time with someone we love, or making progress toward a goal, is anything distracting us from what God wants you to see?

Being present enables us to sense the moments God has for us, so we won’t miss the moments we need.

Prayer: Lord, help me to sense Your Presence, settle into Your will, and seize the moment You're showing me. In Jesus' name, amen! 

#bepresent #joytothesoul #liveyourjoystory  #bepresentinthemoment
As the year draws to a close, I’m reflecting on my As the year draws to a close, I’m reflecting on my one-word. Alignment. But aligning with God’s will is a lifelong process of following Christ’s teachings by putting His will above my own. After all, alignment involves making adjustments so that something functions optimally within its intended design. 

Surprisingly, my one word was both an invitation and an illumination. In my last post on the blog this year, I'm sharing lessons learned and the inspiration I found by God's grace. I pray you'll find encouragement in "5 Ways to End (or begin) the Year with Joy!" (Link in profile)

Abundant blessings to you and yours in the #newyear! 

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