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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!

Our August winners are Kelly B. and Bev R.  Woohoo! Congratulations, friends. 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. ♥

 


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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. Bev @ Walking Well With God says

    September 7, 2017 at 7:32 am

    Brenda,
    WOOHOO!! I won. Exciting way to start the day! Thank you. I think I will take the mason jar mug….that way when I drink from it, I can think of your kindness. Hope you are doing well sweet friend?!
    Love and ((hugs)),
    Bev xoxo
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    • Brenda says

      September 7, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      Yay, happy for you, friend. 🙂 Maybe we can meet for lunch one day soon and I can bring it to you? 🙂 xoxo

      Reply
  2. Linda Stoll says

    September 7, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Oh wow … I was just thinking of this ‘all will be well quote’ early this morning when I woke up.

    Think God’s trying to say something to me?

    ;-}
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    • Brenda says

      September 7, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      Oh, that’s funny, Linda. God is so clever like that, isn’t He? Good to see you, friend. ((Hug))

      Reply
  3. Michele Morin says

    September 7, 2017 at 7:58 am

    I remember discovering that Sister Julian quote back when my kids were all small, and I breathed the truth of it in like so much oxygen! Thanks for sharing it today.
    And congrats to Bev and Kelly!
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    • Brenda says

      September 7, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      I’d never heard it until earlier this year, Michele. It does bring a sense of calm, doesn’t it? I mighta-coulda used that when my kids were little too. 🙂 Thanks for being here, friend. ((xoxo))

      Reply
  4. Joanne Viola says

    September 7, 2017 at 8:25 am

    Loved the quote and now I am humming, “It Is Well With My Soul” 🙂
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    • Brenda says

      September 7, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      Thanks for always bringing a smile to my face, Joanne. You’re such a blessing, friend. ((xoxo))

      Reply
  5. KellyRBaker says

    September 7, 2017 at 8:44 am

    How fun to win! Thank you, Brenda! I love journals so that’s my pick! 🙂
    KellyRBaker recently posted…4 Ways to Walk with DiscretionMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      September 7, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      Yay! I love that you love journals and can’ wait to send you the Chasing Community journal. So glad you’re here, friend. ((hug))

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  6. Sherry Stahl says

    September 7, 2017 at 9:54 am

    Thanks again for providing this community of friends in the sometimes lonely world of writing!
    Praying you’re Blessed & Refreshed today!
    ~Sherry Stahl
    xoxo

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    • Brenda says

      September 7, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      So thankful for you, Sherry. Returning the prayers your way today, friend. ((Hug))

      Reply
  7. Sue Donaldson says

    September 7, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    Love the quote and need the jar – so hot today (but no hurricane so I will stop complaining this very second) Pansy Californians!
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    • Brenda says

      September 7, 2017 at 2:42 pm

      Your upbeat personality is such a pleasure to be around, Sue. Thank you for being here and for making me laugh. ((xoxo))

      Reply
  8. Donna Reidland says

    September 9, 2017 at 12:52 am

    Congratulations to the winners! And thanks for hosting, Brenda!
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  9. Lux G. says

    September 10, 2017 at 2:33 am

    All is well, all is well.

    Reply
  10. Julie says

    September 10, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    Your giveaway is exciting, Brenda! Thank you for having it!
    Julie recently posted…How God is the Best Way in Tough TimesMy Profile

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  11. Maree Dee says

    September 10, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    Brenda – I missed you last week. I took a break from link-ups to spend a little time with my husband. Love this quote.
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