As is. That was the label imprinted on my mind and engraved into my heart. I felt like a cheap house-flip with a new coat of paint camouflaging worn down paneling and peel-and-stick tiles covering up old linoleum. While I could see in the distance the woman I believed God wanted me to become, actually getting there seemed impossible. I…
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I can always tell how I resonate with a chapter of Scripture based on how much I underline and highlight it in my Bible. Let’s just say, this particular chapter is looking neglected. Matthew 24 should technically be one of my favorites because it talks all about the future, and I tend to be the kind of gal that things…
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Is it possible to find joy in the small things? The boring chores? The tedious tasks that demand our attention? Can we really learn to do whatever God has called us with joy, even if it isn’t the least bit glamorous? If that is your struggle, tune into this episode of the More to Be Podcast and be inspired to find…
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Have you wondered what all the hype is about the Enneagram? Maybe you first heard of the nine-type (times infinity) personality assessment made popular by Ian Cron’s book, The Road Back to You. Or maybe you’re like me and heard about the Enneagram years ago, but dismissed it as some voodoo pop psychology. Ahem, I was wrong! I wish paid closer attention when…
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Everything is possible with God. Everything. So why doesn’t it feel like that from day-to-day? I don’t know about you, but the obstacles before me often feel insurmountable. Our oldest is in college with our second on the way and two more on their heels. Financially, it’s impossible to figure out how we’re going to fund their education on our…
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When it comes to change, how do you respond? Do you panic and worry that you’ll not be able to handle what is ahead? Are you willing to be called out of comfortable places? Or do you fight against the work God wants to do in you? Do you find yourself fussing and complaining about how much better it was…
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Do you struggle with worry and anxious thoughts? Are you concerned that you might be headed for a clinical diagnosis, but don’t really want to find out because you’re afraid they might put you on medicine? Is your loved one in the battle of bullying back the debilitating lies anxiety wields their way each day? Do you worry that you’re not doing the…
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Values are the silent partners guiding our actions. They are the reason why we do what we do, even if we’re not consciously negotiating our decision-making with values at the forefront. Don’t believe me? Here are five ways they are impacting your life and if you’re married, your relationship with your spouse. 1. Values are the driving force behind our…
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When it comes to Bible reading, I’m all about context. We can’t really study a passage without looking at what took place before we got there. I actually learned that lesson through a movie my husband and I once watched. Somehow, when we clicked play, the movie began right in the middle. Honestly, it felt quite artsy and dramatic with…
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Have you lived in fear of losing those you love the most? Do you ever wonder how someone emerges from a tragic event and not completely turn their heart against God? Maybe you’re that person who has suffered the unimaginable and still can’t come to terms with your new normal. Maybe years have passed and no matter how hard you try,…
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Have you considered the importance of the Word of God as a key tool for entering into battle with the enemy of God? Maybe that makes sense when you are about to enter into a ministry setting, like speaking at an event or serving out of the overflow of your gifting. But have you thought about fasting as a time…
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