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  Welcome back, friends. I’ll be at She Speaks this week, so it’ll be quieter on my end than usual, but I’m so glad you’re here and I look forward to catching up when I return. ♥


 

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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.
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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. Bev @ Walking Well With God says

    July 20, 2017 at 6:12 am

    Brenda,
    Wasn’t sure if you’d be posting this am or not….but here you are as faithful as ever! Can’t wait to hit the road with you today on our adventure. I’ve been up since 4:30 – oy!! May need an elbow to stay awake as the day wears on lol. I will see you in just a few short hours….thanks for driving or I would not be able to go!!
    Blessings sweet friend,
    Bev xx
    Bev @ Walking Well With God recently posted…What Does Casting All My Anxiety On Him Mean?My Profile

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  2. Michele Morin says

    July 20, 2017 at 7:03 am

    Picturing you and Bev on a road trip together! Fun! Fun! Fun!
    Michele Morin recently posted…Declaration of DependenceMy Profile

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  3. KellyRBaker says

    July 20, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    Wish I was there with you, Brenda! Enjoy your time!
    KellyRBaker recently posted…Find Intimacy in Your Connection with GodMy Profile

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  4. Sue Donaldson says

    July 20, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    Have a royal blast ladies! Dress warm for the air conditioning!!!! Blessings on all God has for you at SS. I made some sweet friends last year, arrived knowing no one. (:

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  5. Donna Reidland says

    July 21, 2017 at 12:54 am

    Hope you have a great time at She Speaks! Thanks for hosting.
    Donna Reidland recently posted…“Loving Your Enemies” July 20My Profile

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  6. Maree Dee says

    July 21, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    Hope you are having a wonderful time at She Speaks!!!!
    Maree Dee recently posted…Do You Listen To God’s Whispers?My Profile

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  7. Lux G. says

    July 25, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    Love is still bigger. Love conquers all. 🙂

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