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Eight Simple Tips to Up Your Prayer-Ministry Game

Eight Simple Tips to Up Your Prayer-Ministry Game

Y’all, something I’ve been thinking lately, and maybe it’s crossed your mind, too…I wonder what impact our prayers have on…
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As the Porch Lights Linger and the Fireflies Dance

As the Porch Lights Linger and the Fireflies Dance

There once was a woman who lived in a zoo; She had so many tasks, she didn’t know what to…
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If My People, 3rd Edition

If My People, 3rd Edition

Five simple letters that, when strung together, birth the most powerful Word in all of history. J-E-S-U-S. Example upon example…
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“But God” with Jill Savage

“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…
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February Giveaway & Exciting Announcements

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…
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If My People: 2nd Edition

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…
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If My People

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…
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When You Forget Your Grace-Face

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…
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Blush of Dawn

Blush of Dawn

“I love my alarm clock.” Said no one ever. Rude, artificial awakenings have a way of making one cranky from…
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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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