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Category: It’s Time to FLY

31 Oct

A Landing to Celebrate

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It's Time to FLY
Happy Day 31! I’m grateful for this #write31days journey. Thank you for joining me. It’s been an adventure since we left the no-FLY zone. Now it’s time to celebrate. Woo-hoo! And yes, I am dancing. I hope you’ve had a happy landing. What destination were you hoping for? You may have...
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30 Oct

Believing Isaiah 40:31!

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Day 30 of It’s Time to FLY.  As we look forward to our landing tomorrow, let’s revisit Isaiah 40:31. It is our focus scripture for this series. As we believe it, we’ll find new strength to soar!   “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar...
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28 Oct

Baggage Claim or Benefit Collection?

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It’s Day 28. We have three more days left on our 31-day flight!  Yes friends, I’m thinking about landing too. When I pickup family and friends from the airport, we often meet in baggage claim. Sometimes they insist on curbside pickup, but I prefer meeting inside. I like to chat...
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27 Oct

His Imprint Makes The Best Impression

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It's Time to FLY
More than any other bird, the eagle symbolizes deliverance and redemption in scripture. Although they have a wing span averaging six to seven feet, these magnificent birds must learn how to fly.*  It does not come naturally. Isaiah 40:31 has special instructions for those who trust in the Lord.  We...
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26 Oct

A Look That Lifts

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Is there a conflict or desire you’re reluctant to release to the Lord? I want to trust Him with all my heart instead of leaning to my understanding, but Mt. Trust is not an easy climb. The ascent is hindered by strong winds of doubt. The temperature dips when faith...
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25 Oct

Fit to FLY

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My husband ran his first marathon years ago. A week before the event, Brady had no plans of being in the race. He was on active duty in the U. S. Marine Corps away on a training exercise. However, he called me two days before the Marine Corps marathon and announced...
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24 Oct

Did Someone Cancel Your Flight?

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It was a scandalous scene. The first man and the first woman committed the first sin. God was asking questions and Adam scrambled for an answer. Let’s tune into Genesis 3* and listen in. God (calling to Adam): 9 Where are you? Adam: 10 When I heard the sound of You coming...
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23 Oct

Standing on Philippians 4:13!

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Affirmation,  It's Time to FLY
I’m praying you’ll experience Christ as your strength today. As we meditate on (and memorize) Philippians 4:13 NLT, may we fear not because no one is greater than Him, lean hard because nothing is stronger than His love and yield completely as we trust Him as Lord of all. Have a great...
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As we adjust to life’s challenges, change can qu As we adjust to life’s challenges, change can quickly bring us to new and necessary conclusions. But before the summer ends (and as fall begins), is there something we need to surrender to God?

In part 2 of this year's "Joy to the Soul Summer" series, I'm sharing a book review on Surrendering Certainty, Hearing God Today by Letting Go of Tomorrow by @abbymcdonaldwriter.

Navigating relationships and hardships may mean I need more patience. Cultivating dreams or linking purpose to plans may require me to have more courage. Any of these things can easily fill our minds. But how easily do we hand them over to God? 

Thankfully, Abby reminds us, "Jesus is not a Shepherd who leaves the pasture and expects us to have all the answers. He is the shepherd who stays, who guides us, and intercedes for us. He never stops."

Join me on the blog (see 🔗 in profile) to find out more! #faith #surrenderingcertainty #newbook #liveyourjoystory #joytothesoul
I'm so grateful for another year. The gift of God' I'm so grateful for another year. The gift of God's grace astounds. Life is a gift, and I look forward to unwrapping my next chapter! ✝️🙏🏽🩷 #birthday #reflections #joytothesoul #liveyourjoystory
I'm sharing some encouragement on the @first5app t I'm sharing some encouragement on the @first5app this weekend about "Living in the Grip of God's Grace!" 

Although His grace is a tremendous gift, how we view ourselves or others can complicate how we receive and share His grace. 

On this audio teaching, my story of childhood trauma provided me with some insight into what it feels like to be gripped by something other than grace. Link in profile!
#grace #faith #joytothesoul
EXCITING NEWS!!! A few years ago, I, along with o EXCITING NEWS!!! A few years ago, I, along with other writers on @proverbs31ministries'  @first5app, wrote a Bible teaching entitled "Praying Through the Psalms." 

God moved powerfully through that experience, and many women were drawn to prayer and what the practice could look like in their lives.

As a result, Thomas Nelson has published the accompanying study guide to include the First 5 teachings. I'm honored to be a part of this collaboration, and the updated version is officially here! 

Get your copy today! Link in profile! 

#biblestudy #womensministry #prayer #prayerlife
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