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Guess what time it is? It’s time for another edition of 5th Week Fan Girls!

Around here when a month has five Thursdays, we take that opportunity to show the love to our fellow writers. In addition to linking up our personal posts, we take time to share a post that’s been a recent blessing to us from another site as well.

If you’re comfortable, please feel free to link up a post that’s been meaningful to you recently from another friend’s site this week! (As well as your own, of course.) #FanGirls!



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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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Musings — August 2017 – Living Our Days
Laura Rath: The Twinge of Jealousy
End of Summer Reading -- My Ink Dance
A Rainbow After The Storm - Finding Hope In Midst
"Deeper Waters" (A Review)
When The Mountain Doesn't Move
Deeper Waters – Life in the Spacious Place
Living Beyond First Person-Personality Inventories
Overcoming Satan's Attacks:3 Ways Prayer Will Help
LifeNotes: The Beauty of Grief
The Power of Continual Prayer | Sarah Geringer
Why You Should Hold Onto Hope #HeartEncouragement
The things we keep - Debby Hudson
What’s Giving You Life? @Lisa notes
Why We Need to Surrender
Chasing Your God-Dream with a Full Time Job - Do A
Finding Calm in the Chaos - A 7 Day Challenge Link
New Everything: Leaving Familiar Behind - Uncharte
When You’re Discontent With Your Level of Contentm
Dispelling the Myths About Perfectionists
Kitchen Pantry Makeover,
Summer’s Goodness | A New Lens,Summer’s Goodness –
The Beginner's Bible: Daniel & the Hungry Lions
Passport to Fun - Epic Real-Life Road Trip
Favorite Teachers/Grades/Subjects
"Will We Affect Them for Good or Evil?"
"21 Premarital Red Flags" - Soul Survival
"God's Promise in Trials" - Soul Survival
You're Surrounded...
10 Ways to be a Great Christian Mom
9 Tips for Guiding Kids With Social Anxiety to Suc
What Does the Bible Say About Anxiety, Stress & Fe
When you don't know how you're going to get there
The Stench of Sin to Scent of Christ: the Gospel
Blueberry Barbs | Switchbacks
Praising God from Whom all Blessings Flow
Table Mentoring: The Most Important Attribute of a
Recipe: Tasty Little Taco Cups • Fantastically Fou
I will Praise You in this Storm! – By His Grace
Change of Plans
The Perfect Vacation for an Imperfect Family
Lessons from Harvey's Helpers
God's Plans are Good | Dr. Michelle Bengtson
Ask Dr. B: What Do I Do When I Can't Forgive Mysel
Feast on Friday: Chicken Fajita Baked Potatoes
Reflection: Embrace Our Uniqueness

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  1. Meghan says

    August 31, 2017 at 7:14 am

    I love this quote!
    Meghan recently posted…When The Mountain Doesn’t MoveMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      August 31, 2017 at 1:16 pm

      Right?! 🙂 ((hug))

      Reply
  2. Michele Morin says

    August 31, 2017 at 8:04 am

    Perfect quote for a blog linkup! That’s what we are to each other!
    Michele Morin recently posted…Musings — August 2017My Profile

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    • Brenda says

      August 31, 2017 at 1:17 pm

      I was thinking the same thing, Michele. 🙂 ((Hug))

      Reply
  3. Jill says

    August 31, 2017 at 8:16 am

    Love the quote and the sharing element today! Happy as always to link w you!
    Jill recently posted…Why We Need to SurrenderMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      August 31, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      Always happy to have you link up, friend. Blessed by you. ((hug))

      Reply
  4. Debbie Putman says

    August 31, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Love your graphic. Thanks for sharing this space.

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      August 31, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks for being here, Debbie. 🙂 ((Hug))

      Reply
  5. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

    August 31, 2017 at 10:54 am

    Ack! I just realized I was supposed to link up someone else’s post – I’m sorry! Well, let me at least head over to visit some of these other great posts, then!
    Lisa/Syncopated Mama recently posted…The Beginner’s Bible Deluxe EditionMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      August 31, 2017 at 1:22 pm

      No worries, Lisa. The 5th Week Fan-Girls isn’t meant to exclude your own posts. 🙂 Just meant to share the words of another writer whose post has been a blessing to you recently as well. 🙂 Hope you’re blessed by your visits today. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Maree Dee says

    August 31, 2017 at 11:28 am

    Brenda,

    Just letting you know I nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award over at http://www.embracingtheunexpected.com/blogger-recognition-award/

    Please do not feel obligated to do a thing. You are one of my favorite writers, and I thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to let others know about your website.

    Blessings,

    Maree
    Maree Dee recently posted…The Blogger Recognition AwardMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      August 31, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      Awe, thank you for your sweet encouragement today, Maree. 🙂 ((xoxo))

      Reply
  7. Sue Donaldson says

    August 31, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    okay i did this for the first time – my link then fantasticallyfour – will she find out somehow or is it magically linked? I tried to do megs but she was already here! thanks for hosting so graciously.
    Sue Donaldson recently posted…Table Mentoring: The Most Important Attribute of a MentorMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      August 31, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      I usually visit them and let them know they have a fan at #ChasingCommunity this week. 🙂 Thanks for sharing Sue, her taco cups look yummy. 🙂 ((xoxo))

      Reply
  8. Julie says

    August 31, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    Great quote, Brenda! I hope you had a great summer 🙂
    Julie recently posted…How to be a Great Christian MomMy Profile

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  9. Donna Reidland says

    September 1, 2017 at 12:56 am

    Brenda, thanks for hosting. I’m sharing Michele’s post, “The Perfect Family Vacation for an Imperfect Family.” I could so relate!
    Donna Reidland recently posted…“Will We Affect Them for Good or Evil?” August 31My Profile

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  10. Michele Morin says

    September 1, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    Back today on Launch Day for Sue Moore Donaldson’s Table Mentoring to share a post from her blog!
    Michele Morin recently posted…Musings — August 2017My Profile

    Reply
  11. Amy Jung says

    September 5, 2017 at 9:16 am

    So–I didn’t know about this linkup! Thanks for making me aware through visiting my blog and for sharing my post on contentment! I’ll be back to link my posts!

    Reply

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