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Thirty Nine
I was 38 just a few days ago.And then it happened.39 showed up and a new season began.It was a quiet day.It’s been an under-the-radar year.It has felt immensely … subtle.A weightiness that’s *known* but not yet seen.Growth happens underground, after all, where it’s not …
Compromise
God will never ask you to compromise His values. Someone else might. But God never will! I’ve had 5 conversations with 5 different ladies in the last couple of weeks – specifically around the area of their romantic relationships, and 5/5 of them are living …
Bring it to Him
Whatever it is you’re walking with… Bring it to Him. Disappointment. Anticipation. Betrayal. Joy. Confusion. Excitement. Tragedy. Laughter. Sorrow. Forgiveness. Anger. Delight. Frustration. Something sweet. Something hard. Something cheerful. Something unfathomable. God can handle it ALL. And, the thing is… He WANTS to. He wants …
Heaven gained a real one today
Grandma SooterFebruary 12, 1933 – December 12, 2024 There’s something magnificent about a life well-lived.There’s something special about living into your 90s.There’s something hard about losing a loved one.There’s something peaceful about knowing they’re with Jesus. This lady went to Heaven today, and what a …
AwakenU
Local or not, YOU ARE INVITED to my AwakenU graduation at Balboa Campus!! Tomorrow, Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 10:00am, you can watch online HERE or join in person at Awaken Church! It’ll be a quick pop during our 10am service, so don’t you worry …
“Just let Jesus be your husband” – blah, blah, blah
This one’s for all of my Christian advice givers out there who just jump in with an opinion before hearing with the heart (insert facepalm here). Now, before you get your panties in a bunch, let me say – some of the BEST wisdom I’ve …
Situationship, Relationship, Friendship, Datingship, Whatevership
SituationshipRelationshipFriendshipDatingshipWhatevershipAny kind of “-ship” As a lady who’s been in a variety of relationships – both healthy and total bummers – I can assure you that being single with standards is WAY more peaceful than being in any kind of “-ship” with compromise. I’ve been …
Looming Shadows
Sometimes you find yourself facing giants in your life. And sometimes they are looming shadows behind you. Dwarfing you, nearly engulfing you, as you look ahead to the future. Let this be an encouragement that WHATEVER you’re facing, it can turn into the BIGGEST BLESSING …
Compassionate Curiosity
We’ve ALL made foolish choices before in life, but not everyone has had the blessing of someone who’s willing to speak into those choices and help redirect us. Now, I can only speak from my personal experience of being on both sides of these conversations, …