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Guess what time it is? It’s time for another giveaway! Here at #ChasingCommunity, all participants are entered into a monthly drawing to win this Chasing Community writing journal, or this Chasing Community insulated mug. And! In celebration of summertime, we’re randomly selecting two winners each month this summer! Yay!

Our June winners are Lisa from Lisa Notes and Kelli from Quietly Reminded ! Woohoo! Congratulations, Lisa and Kelli. So blessed to have you share your words of truth and hope here in this space. Thank you. — Please let me know whether you’d prefer the journal or the mug and I’ll get it right out to you. ♥


 

With the holiday and two birthdays in our household, I won’t be around a lot this week. Hope you all had a great 4th of July! Thank you for generously sharing your words in this space.  ♥

 

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It’s a casual, pony-tail & sandals environment around here, but a few important reminders:

  • Please remember to visit and leave some encouragement for other friends who’ve linked-up today — this is the heart of community & your words of support could be just the thing another friend needs to hear today.
  • Please only share like-minded words of spiritual encouragement and insight.
  • Please grab the #ChasingCommunity button, or link back here underneath your post. (So others can find us and join the fun too!)
  • By linking up & leaving your email address you agree to receive #ChasingCommunity updates.

Thank you for bringing your dish to the table–May your ministry of words find community here.

Ministry+Friends=Fun. I’m linking up today with my friends at #ChasingCommunity. Come join us!
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  1. Naomi Fata says

    July 6, 2017 at 6:11 am

    Hi Brenda, I’m finally getting back into the groove of writing again (I think..) so glad to be back joining you here.
    Blessings today
    Naomi Fata recently posted…God is Good. Proverbs 3:5My Profile

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    • Brenda says

      July 6, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      That’s great, Naomi. Great to see you back. Sometimes those mental breaks make all the difference. ((hug))

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  2. Bev @ Walking Well With God says

    July 6, 2017 at 6:29 am

    Brenda,
    Enjoy all your July festivities….and take some time for you….you matter!
    Love and ((hugs)).
    Bev
    Bev @ Walking Well With God recently posted…Come Out From Among ThemMy Profile

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    • Michele Morin says

      July 6, 2017 at 6:57 am

      Contrats, Lisa and Kelli!
      Brenda, thanks for making this such a fun visit each week!
      Michele Morin recently posted…Living the Chinese DreamMy Profile

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      • Brenda says

        July 6, 2017 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks for blessing me with your encouragement each week, Michele. Hope you’re getting some rest in this summer. ((xoxo))

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    • Brenda says

      July 6, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks, Bev. Trying to get a little rest in there too before we head off to SS later this month. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lisa notes says

    July 6, 2017 at 8:04 am

    Oh, I’m so excited to see my name here as a June winner! Thanks, Brenda! I would love either the mug or the journal, so I’ll let Kelli pick first. 🙂
    Lisa notes recently posted…“God Bless My School” – Book ReviewMy Profile

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    • Kelli LaFram says

      July 6, 2017 at 11:53 am

      What!?! This is so cool. Thanks, Brenda. I already have a ton of mugs and since I’m going back to school this fall I think Id like the notebook. Thanks for letting me chose first, Lisa. 🙂

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      • Brenda says

        July 6, 2017 at 12:11 pm

        Yay for you, Kelli. How exciting to be going back to school. I pray your studies go well and that it’s a wonderful experience for you. So excited to send the journal your way. Just send me your info and I’ll get it right out to you. Thanks for being here and being such a sweet part of this community. Have loved connecting with you. ((xoxo))

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    • Brenda says

      July 6, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      So happy for you, Lisa! And you can absolutely each pick the same thing! I have plenty of both. 🙂 Thanks for being here and sharing in this community, Lisa. I’ve enjoyed connecting with you. ((xoxo))

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  4. Donna Reidland says

    July 6, 2017 at 10:55 am

    Thanks for hosting this party each week! Hope your July is off to a good start.
    Donna Reidland recently posted…“False Shepherds” July 6My Profile

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    • Brenda says

      July 6, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Hope your July is going well too, Donna. Thank you for being such an encouraging part of this community. I appreciate you! 🙂 ((hug))

      Reply
  5. Maree Dee says

    July 6, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    Thank you for hosting each week. It sounds like a busy fun week. Blessings , Maree Dee
    Maree Dee recently posted…How To Stop Striving For PerfectionMy Profile

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  6. Lux G. says

    July 9, 2017 at 7:23 am

    Forgive me for not knowing this fact about George Bush. But wow, that’s impressive. Despite being busy, he knows his priorities.

    Reply

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