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Trading Constant Concern for Quiet Relief

Help for the Weary Woman

The Confidence to Believe You Belong

When You Feel Like You’re Not Enough

Peace by Piece

To the One Who Longs to Feel Known

Letting Go of Clutter and Holding On to Peace

When the Fear of Being Misunderstood Upsets Our Peace

When Life Doesn’t Follow Your Plans

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Even though I wrote this for writers, it reaches w

Even though I wrote this for writers, it reaches well beyond the realm of words.
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Friend, no matter your work, your calling, your ministry, your life—You are an influencer.
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Whether intentionally or without even realizing it, we all influence the world around us.
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Oh, to breathe the quiet calm where influence is born...
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We’d love for you to read the full article over on the COMPEL blog this week at Compel Training. ( https://compeltraining.com/blog/writing/where-influence-is-born )
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I’d love to hear the byproduct of your time with God…how He’s using you to influence your world!
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Thankful for you & praying for you, dear friend! 💕
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“If His grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking.” 🙌
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The softer side of October 2023. 💗
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(Lyric: John Mark McMillan. Song: How He Loves. David Crowder Band.)
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Hey friend, do you love podcasts, too? . I have ti

Hey friend, do you love podcasts, too?
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I have tinnitus, so—silence isn’t silent for me. (womp,womp. 🙃)
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Enter podcasts & playlists. (Woohoo.😊)
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Whether I’m cleaning, cooking, exercising, or resting—there’s often an album or podcast humming in the backdrop of my days.
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Some of my favorite podcast episodes are when podcasters interview other podcasters. There’s always a sweet knowingness and mutual respect that crosses the airwaves.
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That was the case this week when we received a double dose of the beauty that is @suzanne.eller & @marymarantz as they interviewed each other on their podcasts.
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I lie not when I tell you these ladies dripped of vulnerability and authenticity as they shared.
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If you haven’t had a chance to listen, you sure won’t regret tuning in while you do dishes or fix supper this week! ➡️ I wouldn’t say it if it wasn’t so! 🙂
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If you have a chance to listen, I’d love to hear your thoughts. No matter the episodes, these are some of my favorite podcasts to tune in to. (The Mary Marantz Show; More Than Small Talk; Prayer Starters.) ➡️ (Shout out to the lovely @holleygerth & @jenniferwatson, Susie’s cohosts, as well.)
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What are some of your favorite podcasts, friend ? I’d love to listen! 💕

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Raise your hand if know what it is to feel like yo

Raise your hand if know what it is to feel like you’re living on a prayer…dragging yourself by till it’s time for a break.
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🙋‍♀️Raising both hands over here!! I see the finish line on some deadlines & projects…a l m o s t there…🥴
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If you’re besties with this exhaustion, weariness, burnout…I get it. Me too, friend.
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“I can think of no great thing that is also easy.” (Tim Keller) 🙌
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In case you need a reminder: The work & energy you pour out for the Lord is worthy work.
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Perhaps the not-easy work is the eternal work.
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Let’s follow Jesus’ rhythms of rest, seek God’s face for strength—and do the hard & holy work.
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And when it’s time for a break, let’s break. #workhardplayhard
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Praying for you today, dear friend. Your work matters. 💕
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