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When Hard Places Become Timely Places

Perhaps (for sure), I’ve had a daydream (or three) of someone coming by to make beds and vacuum floors—but this wasn’t exactly how I pictured it going down. Quite the country mile (on a muddy gravel road) from what we’d planned, but, nonetheless, Suite 229 would be our address for a while. Housekeeping angels aside, those months of hotel life…
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When You Forget Your Grace-Face

Ever had days when your grace-face threatened to go into hiding…or on vacation…or to an all-you-can-eat cupcake buffet? Yeah, me too. Join me over at Proverbs 31 today and find out how God honored the earnest prayers of a weary heart…and returned the grace to my face. Click to continue reading.      

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Blush of Dawn

“I love my alarm clock.” Said no one ever. Rude, artificial awakenings have a way of making one cranky from go. Or maybe it’s just me? I count it as grace that somewhere along the way, God exchanged my ill-mannered, screaming alarm for the whisper of sunrise tiptoeing across the horizon. Elegantly singing a breathtaking chorus of amber and rose,…
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What If…

  What if… What if time served us rather than us serving it? What if the church were a judgement-free zone?   There’s nothing worth more That will ever come close   What if poverty wasn’t? And humility was?   No thing can compare You’re our Living Hope   What if we lived as a people who believed in the power…
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Relentless Faithfulness

Creeeak, creeeak, back and forth the rusty swing-set moaned as we listened to his unusual words. He’d gotten a new job. He’d be around more. Things would be different. The crescent-moon stood witness, as a father spoke promise to his children in the faded backyard of yesteryear. I’m certain he meant well at the time. I believe his promise was…
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I Know My Redeemer Lives

  Happy Easter, sweet friends.   ~ blessed to link up today with: Carolina at Open-Mic Monday , Crystal at  Intentional Tuesdays , Kelly at #RaRa Linkup , Darlene at  Titus 2sday , Holly at Testimony Tuesday , Holley at Coffee for Your Heart , Jaime at Sitting Among Friends . Lyli at Thought-Provoking Thursday , Susan at Dance with Jesus ,…
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The neon numbers on my nightstand clock insisted i The neon numbers on my nightstand clock insisted it was midnight, yet it may as well have been midday as far as my active mind was concerned.
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Weariness swept my spirit as the enemy nagged notions of angst. 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘱 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵? I begged softly into the night.
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Turns out, trying to fill every moment of opportunity can leave you feeling empty of rest.
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Dear friend, can you relate to being in that place of striving to do it all, lest you miss out on something meaningful, while quietly feeling weary and worn?
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We often hear the acronym FOMO—the “fear of missing out.” But what a lullaby it would sing to our weary spirits, if instead we embraced a different kind of FOMO—the “freedom of missing out.” 🙌
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You can read the full devotion live today at Proverbs 31 Ministries! ✨
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I’d love to hear your story, friend. Have you ever felt similarly? 💕
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#FOMO #freedom #weary #christianwriter #proverbs31ministries
Dear Lord of the sunrise: Thank You! 🙌 💗 . . . #su Dear Lord of the sunrise: Thank You! 🙌 💗
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#sunrise #hope #God #christianwriter
Hey, friend. 💗 How is your 2025 going? Whether car 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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#letinthelight #christianwriter #Jesus
God bless America. 🇺🇸 God bless America. 🇺🇸
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