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    Love & Relationships

    The Downright Dreadful and Difficult “S” Word

    09/14/2017

    Wives, obey your own husbands. In doing this, you obey the Lord.  For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church…As the church is to obey Christ, wives are to obey their own husbands in everything. Ephesians 5:22-24 (NLV)

    I’ve always been an independent, do things my own way kind of girl.

    My family and close friends, they’d probably say I’m stubborn or hardheaded. But I like independent better, don’t you?

    It’s a much more pleasant spin on what can be a downright dreadful and difficult topic, submission.

    Being the good Christian girl I am, I’ve heard all the scriptures and sermons about submitting many, many times.

    But that does nothing to stop the automatic eye rolls or slow the “ain’t nobody going to tell me what to do” chorus that quickly arises in my heart and my head.

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    Devotionals

    Is God Listening?

    04/03/2017

    “But God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer. Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw his unfailing love from me.” Psalm 66:19-20
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    Ever wonder if God is listening to your prayers? Me too!

    Even though I grew up in a Christian home and have been in church for most of my life, there are times when I struggle with doubt:

    Is God listening to me?

    Will this prayer make a difference?

    Does it make sense to pray about this situation?

    Will this prayer work coming from me…or should I ask someone more spiritually strong to pray for me, this way God will answer?

    But recently I’ve been experiencing God’s answers in the strangest way.

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    Devotionals

    Take A Closer Look

    03/27/2017

    “But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:48

    I can never polish my nails as nicely as they do at the nail salon.

    Maybe it’s because of the awkward angles I have to paint from. Maybe it’s because this is what they do every single day. Or maybe it’s because I’m just too heavy handed when it comes to the applications.

    Either way there’s always a big difference when I DIY my nails versus going to get them professionally done.

    Don’t get me wrong, from a distance, you can’t really tell the difference.

    When I do my own nails, they’re decent enough to get compliments from others. But when I take a close up look, I can always spot the imperfections.

    The closer I examine my paint job, the more over the lines, smudging, and uneven polish I see.

    But isn’t that like our walk with Christ?

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    Book Club Picks

    Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All

    02/27/2017

    With Spring just around the corner, most of us will embark on our annual spring cleaning adventures.

    We’ll sift through our closets and swap out our wardrobes. Our windows and furnishings will be meticulously dusted and polished to welcome in the new season.

    But what if God is calling us to do a different kind of cleaning this year?

    Proverbs 18:21a says “Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” and while many women are familiar with this scripture, watching our words can be a daily struggle.

    That’s why our next book club read will be “Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All” by Karen Ehman.

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    Freebies

    The Book of Esther – A 10 Day Bible Study

    12/27/2016

    The Old Testament book of Esther is one of the most intriguing and inspiring stories of faith in the face of adversity.

    Tucked within its ten chapters are countless lessons and principles we can apply to our everyday lives. That’s why I’ve put together a 10 day devotional based on the book of Esther.

    Included in this FREE eBook is:

    • A daily devotional passage based on each chapter.

    • Reflection questions to help you dig deeper into the Word.

    • Reflection Scriptures highlighting the lessons discussed in each chapter.

    • A ‘My Notes’ section for you to journal your thoughts each day.

    Get your FREE DOWNLOAD by filling out the form below. (You can also send an email bookclub@thisisherjourney.com to have your free copy emailed directly to you today.)

    I hope that you will take this faith journey with me!

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