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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!)
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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

    August 24, 2017 at 6:21 am

    Good morning Brenda,
    Thank you for providing a forum for community for us writers. Always good to read what others are putting out there in the blogosphere. Hoping you week is going well and that God is giving you some divine moments with Him amidst the chaos.
    Love and blessings,
    Bev xo
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    • Brenda says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:51 pm

      Thanks for being here, friend. Wishing you health and healing. ((xoxo))

      Reply
  2. Michele Morin says

    August 24, 2017 at 6:59 am

    That Madeleine L’Engle quote gives me chills. And it makes me think that I need to get Walking on Water back onto my night stand.
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    • Brenda says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      Isn’t it a great one, Michele? That’s the same book I quoted it from. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sherry Stahl says

    August 24, 2017 at 8:06 am

    Ok that’s a really thought provoking quote.! Gonna ponder that one a little more :). Praying you have a VERY blessed day!
    ~Sherry Stahl
    xoxo
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    • Brenda says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      Praying the same over you, friend. Thank you! ((xoxo))

      Reply
  4. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

    August 24, 2017 at 8:40 am

    Thanks for hosting such a wonderful party!
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    • Brenda says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      ((Hug)) 🙂

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  5. Debbie Putman says

    August 24, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Brenda, Thank you for this community space. I love coming here and finding good friends and their words. Thanks, too, for the mug. It arrived, but suddenly I can’t find your email. I know I didn’t pack it!

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    • Brenda says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      Awe, thanks for being here, Debbie. 🙂 So glad the mug arrived. Hope you love it. 😀

      Reply
  6. Maree Dee says

    August 25, 2017 at 2:26 am

    Brenda,

    Thank you for hosting each week and taking the time to visit our posts and leave a comment. You are the best. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Maree
    Maree Dee recently posted…Struggling to Embrace the Next SeasonMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      August 25, 2017 at 9:14 am

      Maree, thank you for this sweet encouragement today. Blessed to connect with this beautiful sisterhood. Hope you have a great weekend. <3

      Reply
  7. Donna Reidland says

    August 25, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    Brenda, great quote! Thanks for sharing and for hosting! Have a great week-end!
    Donna Reidland recently posted…“The Bible on Marriage & Divorce” August 25My Profile

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