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    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!

    GRAB YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD!

    Simply fill in the form below, verify your email address
    and you’ll be sent a link to download and print your free copy today.
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    When You’re Afraid to Make A Decision

    11/10/2016

    “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalm 34: 23-24 

    “Thank you for getting back to us. We will need your final answer by 10am EST on Monday. Have a great weekend.”

    Have a great weekend?

    With only 72 hours to figure out my next move, I knew my weekend would be anything but great. Faced with what would be a life altering decision, I immediately began to panic:

    Should I take this opportunity?

    Was this God answering my prayer? Maybe it’s the enemy trying to set me up for disaster?

    What if I take this chance and things don’t work out, then what?

    I knew I couldn’t move forward without praying. But every time I tried to pray, it felt like God was busy responding to someone else’s requests.

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    When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned

    09/27/2016

    I’m a planner! A serious and dedicated planner.

    I planned the birth of my first child…before I even had a mate.

    I also planned my role on the PTA before that child was born.

    I planned my career path, my type of husband, and I even planned where I would live.  (Hey, go hard or go home! Right?)

    Fortunately, none of these events unfolded the way I planned: 

    My first child was born ahead of my timeline. My husband’s daily life is not what I anticipated. I have lived in some interesting places, and the list goes on and on.

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    Book Club Picks

    Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely

    09/14/2016

    Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times best-selling author of The Best Yes, Unglued, Made to Crave, and 16 other books, and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries is back at it again with her brand new book, Uninvited.

    In Uninvited, Lysa shares her own deeply personal experiences of rejection, including the incredibly painful childhood struggle of being abandoned by her father.

    205876_1_ftcUninvited examines the roots of rejection, as well as its ability to poison relationships from the inside out, including our relationship with God.

    With biblical depth, gut-honest vulnerability, and refreshing wit, Lysa promises to help us:

    • Stop feeling left out by believing that even when we are overlooked by others we are handpicked by God.
    • Change our tendency to either fall apart or control the actions of others by embracing God-honoring ways to process our hurt.
    • Know exactly what to pray for the next ten days to steady our souls and restore our confidence in the midst of rejection.
    • Overcome the two core fears that feed our insecurities by understanding the secret of belonging.

     

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    I’m Not The Type of Girl To Wait

    07/28/2016

    “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”  Psalm 27:14 (ESV)

    There are many things I can do well:

    Being organized. Bargain shopping (or any kind of shopping). Braiding my daughter’s hair with minimal bickering.

    But waiting?

    I’m pretty sure when God was handing out the gift of patience, I skipped right past that line for something else.

    Blame it on being the baby of my family for twelve blissful years. Or perhaps it’s because of my notoriously headstrong streak which dates back to my toddler days.

    Whatever it is – I’m a huge fan of when everything and everyone around me moves in sync with my timing, my plans, and my way of doing things.

    The world just seems to flow better when I feel like I am the one in control of my life and my circumstances.

    So to hear the word “WAIT”, it’s the equivalent of someone trying to snatch that control out of my firm grip.

    And my initial response is to put up a fight…even if it means fighting with God.

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