Category: courage
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A MINISTRY IS BORN
I’m officially a ministry-mama and a TEEEEENSY bit excited about it. Also I am clueless, so there’s that. 🤣🙃😂 Can I just tell you that this whole thing IS A SURPRISE TO ME TOO, Y’ALL?! I never imagined this would be a path God would lead me down, but here we are: I done went and…
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I’M EXPECTING!
(A MINISTRY BABY, THAT IS.) As many of you know (especially if you follow me on Instagram,) I have been hard at work launching a new ministry. I am equal parts terrified and giddy about it, and have been posting weekly updates over on my IG page every Friday. Here is last week’s 2 minute…
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ABOUT THE DRINKING
Don’t shoot the messenger, y’all. This is a tough teaching. But chances are, you either have struggled with this, are wrestling with it a bit now, or know someone who has/is. I am in Ephesians 5:18 today and it hurts a little. In this clip, I share some shocking statistics and tell the truth about…
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on finish lines and next steps
Holy guacamole. I graduated from Seminary, y’all. And let me tell you something: It ain’t for sissies. It is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done and also one of most enriching experiences I will likely ever have. HOW WAS IT? …you ask. To be honest, I went in with more than a little…
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The Paradox of Purpose
We are all searching for significance and yearning for purpose. We are told to find ourselves, live our truth & follow our arrow. But what if it’s not about us? What if there’s more? What if there’s God? What if God planted & purposed our earning|yearning, hungering|thirsting to serve as the holy invitation to…
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On Shame and Healing
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How does hiding ignite shame? How does honesty invite healing? I recently explored these questions with my friend Shannon as part of our Summer Book Club on Jesus Over Everything by Lisa Whittle. A few weeks ago, we had a great Instagram Live discussion on Lisa’s chapter 7: Honesty over Hiding. (If you missed Part…
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On Sin and Hiding
How does hiding enable sin in our lives? How does honesty eradicate it? How does telling the truth invite light into our darkest corners? I recently explored these questions with my friend Shannon as part of our Summer Book Club on Jesus Over Everything by Lisa Whittle. A couple weeks ago, we had a wonderful…
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On Truth and Purpose
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in books, courage, encouragement, favorites, general, ministry, review, scripture, talks, UncategorizedHow do we walk in truth and live with purpose? Our answers to these important questions shape our values, priorities, and even our eternity. If you have been following me on Instagram, you know that my church’s women’s ministry has been working through Jesus Over Everything by Lisa Whittle for our Summer Book Club. I…
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How My Fear Became Faith
Fear was my father’s favorite game and one I learned to play at four years old. With gleaming green eyes and a wicked sense of humor, my father was a force. His family had always been trouble and trash, but he was equally handsome and charming. My mother met and married him in a whirlwind,…