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13 Apr

Hope: A Bridge to a Better Story

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Coronado, California is a small resort city tucked away off the coast of San Diego. In order to get there, you have to cross the storied Coronado Bridge. It’s a lofty structure offering scenic views between San Diego and a little slice of paradise. When we lived in the area,...
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24 Mar

Hope: An Echo of Our Faith

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Whenever a sound wave is reflected, we hear an echo. I dreaded this fact as my shoes clacked across the floor of my local library. At any moment, I expected someone to put their finger across their lips and shush me. To my surprise, there were no shushers. But I...
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09 Mar

Hope: A Joyful Reflection on Lent

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The Lenten season stretches over 40 days, from Ash Wednesday to Easter (Resurrection) Sunday. Christians around the world observe Jesus’ journey toward the Cross. Hence, it is a season of penitence and reflection for us. Our reliance and focus is on Jesus, the Lamb of God, who lived a sinless life and...
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21 Jul

The Summer of a Grateful Heart

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Joy to The Soul Summer
It’s the last week of this year’s “Joy to the Soul Summer” series. I’m grateful I’ve spent part of the season with you. What are you most grateful for this summer? It may be a seemingly simple joy or the reality of something grand. It’s likely reflecting over the last...
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14 Jul

The Great Whisper in the Great Outdoors

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Joy to The Soul Summer,  Prayer Life
“For the Lord has told me this: “I will watch quietly from my dwelling place— as quietly as the heat rises on a summer day, or as the morning dew forms during the harvest.” (Isaiah 18:4 NLT) If we sense God is telling us something, it’s wise to focus on...
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12 May

When We Long to Let Things Go

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As soon as we find out about a clothing drive, I see a glint in my husband’s eye. Brady is a sorter. But I’m sentimental. It’s not that I don’t want to give to someone in need. God’s love compels me to do that. But as I look through my...
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31 Mar

Living in Undeniable Grace

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The life of Peter intrigues me. The fisherman’s journey to becoming a faithful Christ follower took a series of unexpected turns. From his first encounter with Jesus, life took on new meaning. After Peter fished for years, Jesus told him He’d make him a fisher of people. (Matthew 4:18-20) Peter...
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17 Mar

Finding Something New in Our Prayers

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All Things New,  Prayer Life
I want praying to be like breathing. The exhale of my sins and worries and the inhale of God’s grace and wisdom should flow freely between my heart to His. After all, He invites us to come boldly before His throne. (Hebrews 4:16) Believing hearts come. They come assured of...
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Are you facing a new situation? Isaiah 42:16 spe Are you facing a new situation? 

Isaiah 42:16 speaks hope into seasons of uncertainty. God promises to guide His people along roads they have never traveled, bringing light into dark places and smoothing what feels impossible. When the path ahead seems unclear, this verse reminds us we are not navigating alone.

Join me this week on the Your Daily Bible Verse Podcast, as I share some encouragement when we’re facing a new situation! (Link in profile) #yourdailybibleverse 
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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! 

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