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September Spotlight & Giveaway | #ChasingCommunity

Hey, friend. So blessed to be kicking up the sand on this Kingdom Road together, as we honor His purpose for our lives. I celebrate you today—you encourage and inspire me—and I thank you.

Now that we’re on the fall schedule, we’ll be making a little change—switching the monthly giveaways to the last Thursday of the month, rather than the first. And, today just so happens to be the last Thursday of September!

Another change I’m excited to implement is that—we’ll be highlighting the writing space of the drawing winner each month. Isn’t that fun? And, no worries for past winners–you never know when your number will be drawn again. (That’s why we have more than one gift to choose from, and I hope to add another next year.)

This month’s drawing winner is: Robin!  Congratulations, Robin!

Robin is a servant leader with a heart for encouraging, equipping, and empowering women. Her passion is to connect women with their stories and empower them in the process.

Robin says, “If I had to sum up my mission, the force that propels me, it would be this: creating a loving community where women are free to let their lights shine. “ Isn’t that beautiful?

Robin’s online writing home can be found at Robinality. There you’ll also find links to connect with her on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. If you haven’t had a chance to meet Robin on her lovely site, I hope you’ll take some time to visit with her soon.

Thank you, Robin, for being a part of this beautiful community of writers here at #ChasingCommunity.

Let me know whether you’d prefer the insulated mug, or the writing journal and I’ll get it right out to you. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry of words. ♥



Be sure to join us back here next week as we welcome our friend Micah Maddox to the blog. Micah’s first book, Anchored In, just released, and we’re excited to have her guest-posting with us. I know her words will bless.



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  1. Bev @ Walking Well With God says

    September 28, 2017 at 6:16 am

    Brenda,
    I always like to see a face behind a name….congrats to Robin. I’m still playing catch up on reading blogs and my inbox….but life is good ! Thanks for your prayers sweet friend!
    Blessings,
    Bev xoxo
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    • Brenda says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      Thankful you’re doing well and got a good report, Bev. xoxo

      Reply
  2. Becky Hastings says

    September 28, 2017 at 6:48 am

    So fun! I love how encouraging and joyful this space is! Happy Thursday!
    xo
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    • Brenda says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:50 pm

      So glad you’re here, Becky. 🙂 xoxo

      Reply
  3. KellyRBaker says

    September 28, 2017 at 7:09 am

    Hey, friend! I received my package yesterday and it was so fun opening the sweetest gift! Thank you so much! 🙂
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    • Brenda says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:50 pm

      Yay, so glad you received it well. 🙂 Thankful for you. xoxo

      Reply
  4. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

    September 28, 2017 at 7:11 am

    I hope your September has ended well! Thanks for hosting!
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    • Brenda says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      Same to you, Lisa. 🙂 Hug

      Reply
  5. Michele Morin says

    September 28, 2017 at 8:13 am

    I have been the blessed recipient of much encouragement from Robin — so good to see her face today.
    And looking forward to your thoughts on Micah’s book next week!
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    • Brenda says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      She is an encouragement isn’t she, Michele. As are you. 🙂 xoxo

      Reply
  6. Linda Stoll says

    September 28, 2017 at 8:45 am

    Good Morning, Brenda … your welcoming words are a great kick off for us all today, ‘kicking up the sand on this Kingdom Road together.’

    Beautiful picture indeed …

    ;-}

    Hope the day sparkles for you!
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    • Brenda says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      Hey, Linda. Good to see you, thanks for dropping in. xoxo

      Reply
  7. Liz says

    September 28, 2017 at 8:51 am

    So, Brenda! Your quote graphic at the top is an answer to prayer. Plain and simple. Thank you!
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    • Brenda says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      Awe, that makes me smile, friend. Thank you for sharing that with me. xoxo

      Reply
  8. Naomi Fata says

    September 28, 2017 at 10:50 am

    Love the quote!
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    • Brenda says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      It’s a goodie, right? 🙂 Good to see you, Naomi. xoxo

      Reply
  9. Meghan says

    September 28, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    I love Robin! Brenda you are so kind to do this. Wow! Hoping you are blessed this week.
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    • Brenda says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:56 pm

      She’s a sweetheart, isn’t she? Wishing a super-blessed week for you too, friend. xoxo

      Reply
  10. Stella says

    September 29, 2017 at 9:45 am

    I love what you have just introduced,and I have visited Robinality before,its wonderful.Thank you.

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  11. Julie says

    September 29, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    Stopping here is so much fun, Brenda! I’ve enjoyed Robin’s posts in the past, congrats, Robin!

    Reply
  12. Donna Reidland says

    September 29, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    It sounds like you have some fun fall things coming up. I’m excited about this new season, too. I planning some changes on my blog, as well, but need to get a conference behind me this coming week. Thanks for hosting. Have a great week-end. You are always such an encourager!
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  13. Maree Dee says

    September 29, 2017 at 11:20 pm

    Brenda,

    What a fun way to highlight the winner of your giveaway. I love Robin’s blog.

    Thank you for being such a great host.

    Hope you have an amazing weekend,

    Maree
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  14. Betsy de Cruz says

    October 3, 2017 at 4:48 am

    Thanks for introducing us to Robin, Brenda! I’m going to check out her post. I appreciate your community, friend. (I don’t always link up these days because trying to juggle book-writing with everything else on my plate means I’m having to do less of some things to do more of others!)
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