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I Know My Redeemer Lives

  “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:6(NIV) Happy Easter, friend. May the presence of the Living God fall fresh on you this week. Grace upon grace upon Easter Grace.   <a href=”http://brendabradfordottinger.com/chasing-community/”><img src=”http://brendabradfordottinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cc-image-button.jpg” alt=”” width=”250″ height=”250″ /></a> It’s a pony-tail and sandals environment around here. No fancy rules, just a few things: Family-friendly…
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Un-fine is (blank)?

Welcome to the 2nd edition of Fill in the Blank. I’ve had the pleasure of being a small part of a big thing God’s doing with a new book called Never Unfriended (Lisa-Jo Baker, B & H Publishing Group). So much goodness sealed with ink on these sweet pages. Do yourself a favor and say yes to this book. There’s…
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“But God” with Betsy de Cruz

So blessed to have our sweet friend Betsy de Cruz guest-posting with us today for Part 4 of the “But God” Series. I trust her words will bless.   Sometimes I feel like I’m making it through by the skin of my teeth. Just barely making deadlines and scrambling to get dinner on the table 15 minutes late. Just barely…
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“But God” with Crystal Storms

So blessed to have our dear friend, Crystal Storms guest-posting with us today for Part 3 of the “But God” Series. I trust her words will bless. Whenever they bring you before synagogues and rulers and authorities, don’t worry about how you should defend yourselves or what you should say. For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that very…
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“But God” with Jill Savage

So pleased to have Jill Savage guest-posting with us today for Part 2 of the “But God” series. I trust her words will bless. My emotions swirled in frustration during this terribly dark season of my marriage. My husband’s disillusionment with life, God and our marriage had taken him to a place of rock-bottom depression and I had recently discovered…
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But God

“I feel sorry for Joe; he has to go home with you.” How is it that words spoken nearly 25 years ago can press into your spirit anew when you least expect them? What had I missed? Had I said something wrong? Been annoying? As far as I’d known, it was a carefree holiday meal at my parents house. Frayed…
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Dear Lord of the sunrise: Thank You! 🙌 💗 . . Dear Lord of the sunrise: Thank You! 🙌 💗
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Hey, friend. 💗 How is your 2025 going? Whether Hey, friend. 💗 How is your 2025 going? Whether carefree & calm, or perhaps like mine, it's been a whirlwind of extra, I pray the Lord has met you in the midst with all of Himself. 💗 ...
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I wanted to share some exciting news with you! 🎉 I've had the beautiful honor of contributing to a brand-new devotional from Proverbs 31 Ministries called: Let In the Light: 50 Devotions to Confidently Know God Is Good and Guiding Your Steps. Releasing TODAY, October 28, 2025!
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This book is filled with encouraging devotions from authors (including me!) who want to remind you that God’s light is never gone — even when life feels cloudy or dark.
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If you’ve ever needed a reminder that God’s light is still shining, this book was written for you.
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I can’t wait for you to read these devotions and let a little more of His light into your days! 🔆
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May this offering of light bring hope, peace, and comfort to you in this season, my friend. 💗
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Available at the P31 Bookstore, or anywhere you like to buy your books. 
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(P.S., I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book as you're able to share, friend!) 💕
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I see You, God. 🙌 💗 . . . #glory #praise #wo I see You, God. 🙌 💗
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