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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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Hope is (blank)?

Whether 2016 ended on a high note, or we couldn’t get outta there fast enough—one thing each new year carries across the threshold of time is — Hope. Isn’t that January’s song? Our hopes for the year ahead? It’s an evolution, hope. Ever growing, living, speaking. I wonder—how is hope showing up in your life lately? At the start of…
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Winners and Words

Welcome back, friends. Guess what? We have winners in the house!! Thank you all for making the first Chasing Community linkup so much fun. I’m honored to share this space with your gifted, inspired words. I look forward to meeting you here every Thursday—at this table set with prayed-over words poured out in service to the One who first gave…
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Linkup Launch & Giveaways!!

Happy New Year, friends! 2017 is in the house and may we Show Up for her! Friends, we don’t need anyone’s permission to be who we are in the new year. May we dare to dream big dreams because we have a big God, and may tender grace fall fresh on a newborn year. ** Welcome to our very first…
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Announcing #ChasingCommunity Linkup!

Happy Holidays, friends! Whether you’re baking with toddlers, having coffee with friends, shopping with teens, or holding memories close in a quiet home—I pray the Spirit of the season falls fresh on you this Christmas. Y’all, time is a cookie-monster in hourglass clothing. Barely tasting one year before it’s swallowing the next. December marks the two year anniversary of this…
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The Year We Ate Thanksgiving Dinner on a Card Table

As if serving Thanksgiving Pig instead of Thanksgiving Turkey wasn’t breaking with tradition enough, this particular year we’d managed to take Thanksgiving sacrilege to a whole new level. But isn’t it just like God to tuck divine lessons into the most ordinary of life? Who knew a simple card table would become sacred ground? By the way, lest you get…
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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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