breathe…
The conversation was nothing new or out of the ordinary, but there was a weight in the words that felt different. She was overwhelmed and tired and feeling like she was giving her all and still coming up short. I’ve been there. If we’re honest, we’ve...
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what fear can kill…
Him: What’s stopping you from doing it? Me: I don’t know. I can’t explain it… Him: I don’t know you well, but I can tell you know what it is. And I’m pushing you to articulate whats holding you back. Me: Okay, okay. I’m…...
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12 words to save a marriage…
Five years ago today, my life was forever changed. A handsome man by the name of Matt Olthoff asked me to be his girlfriend. No, I’m not the type of person who records every little detail of a relationship—-like where we went on our first date [Splashes],...
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robert furgesson and tips on preaching [part two]…
Oh Internet! Let’s have a laugh, shall we? After yesterday’s post, I received a lovely note about how not everyone is called to preach, especially not me because I’m a female. To which I laughed out loud. Not like LOL’d, but literally laughed...
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robert fergusson and tips on preaching…
Preaching is for pastors, right? Wrong. I know, the whole idea is kinda weird because seminary degrees and theological training seems like necessary requirements to talk about God and divinity and all things spiritual. But the more I learn about Jesus, the more I...
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traveling tips for christians…
Planes, trains, automobiles. With our interconnected lives, we spend so much time in transport that I’ve made it my mission to be a lovely traveler. What’s a lovely traveler, you may ask? Well, it’s a person who is respectful of those around them...
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don’t sell yourself…
Raise your hand if you love chips and guacamole. [Raises both hands] If you don’t like Mexican food, I’m not sure we can be friends. I kid, I kid. [Half kidding] But f’real, I am a lover of gastronomical experiments and adventures, so while I was in...
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quotes and wisdom from joyce meyer…
On rare occasion there is a historical figure that has the anointing to do things no one else can do. In words and actions and deeds, their life is a testament to the power of God to transform lives. Their personal life is a tangible expression of the healing power of...
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if gathering: we will run…
After the lights turned off and the auditorium cleared out, the leadership of the IF:Gathering sat around a table and broke bread together. We celebrated the birth of our gathering, mourned the pain and sacrifice it cost, and spoke about the future. Through laughter...
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if:gathering, the few, and you…
The past is a cyclical event. In my Church History 101 class, I remember the professor explaining that revivals preceded movements. The class—full of budding pastors and passionate church planters—was in awe and furiously took notes on what revival looked...
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I’m a writer and teacher in love with two men: Jesus and my husband, Matt. [You might not find this funny, but I laugh at myself, so it all balances out.]
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