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February Giveaway & Exciting Announcements

Welcome back, friends. Y’all, my heart is bossing me around and has something it wants to say: Thank you. I’m always blessed by your company, but especially weeks when prayers are shared. Friends, I need you to know it’s never about pretense, numbers, or filling another word-count quota. The honor of your prayer burdens finding safety here is not lost…
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If My People: 2nd Edition

Welcome back, friends. I wonder—am I the only one who can sometimes find prayer exhausting? Often I’ll focus so much on a specific prayer burden, it can become mentally and physically draining. Is there a “me too” in the room? If you’re like me, our prayers aren’t an effort to control—we know God’s bigger than it all. Rather, we’re praying…
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Wallflower Dreams

Dreamer. I’m in love with the poetic energy of that word. But up until recently, I’d never considered myself a dreamer. Turns out I was wrong. What about you? Would you call yourself a “dreamer?” Perhaps you’re like me and have mentally filed the word “dream” alongside the word “goal.” With this hyper-driven, goal-centered personality of mine, I’m more apt…
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Who Do You Think You Are Anyway?

Who do you think you are anyway? You’re just a random girl with a common dream. You know you’ll be misunderstood. Sound familiar? Like a relentless housefly on a hot summer day, he’s the pesky accuser, forever seeking to edge his way between our head and our heart. He holds court, as if the “Truth, whole Truth, and nothing but…
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January Giveaway!

Welcome back, friends. What a fun month it’s been connecting with you all. Thank you for sharing your words at this table. Guess what? Remember those monthly drawings? Everyone who linked-up with #ChasingCommunity during the month of January was automatically entered into a drawing for a sweet gift. And what a sweet gift it is. I’m excited to share (In)Courage’s…
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If My People

Do you ever wonder how in the ever-living-world  it is that we have the ear of Almighty God? The Guy who spoke it all into existence? My whole being begs to comprehend such mystery—my whole heart searches to contain its gratitude. My church is doing a prayer and fasting series this month called “If My People,” and I can think…
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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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