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    Devotionals

    Live Content. Think Content. Be Content.

    Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances. I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times], and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need.” Philippians 4:11-12 (AMP)

    Content. That’s been the word on my heart and my lips for the past week.

    You see, scrolling through my social media timeline made me more and more dissatisfied with the progression of my life. But almost immediately the Holy Spirit reminded of the Apostle Paul’s words in Philippians 4:11-12:

    “…I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances.

    I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times], and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need.”

    Perhaps you’ve been feeling disturbed or uneasy about your circumstances lately.

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    Motherhood

    Why Did I Have A Baby With Him? Tips to Help You With Co-Parenting.

    I’ll be honest. I did not always enjoy being a single parent.

    For the first few years I constantly asked myself  “why did I have a baby with him?”

    It was never a question about my love for my daughter. I just wished there was a way I could have her without dealing with the drama and heartache of a failed relationship.

    I’m sure I am not the only single parent that’s felt that way.

    With close to 12 million single parent families in the United States, co-parenting is becoming the new “norm”. Whether never married, divorced, or separated, more and more Americans are having to learn how to coexist for the sake of their children.

    Take it from someone who’s living it firsthand, it is not always easy!

    Figuring out how to co-parent can be one of the toughest challenges any newly single mom (or dad) will face.

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    Book Club Picks

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

    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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    Faith

    When You’re Afraid to Make A Decision

    “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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    Everyday Woman

    Celebrating the BIG ONE!

    Can you believe it’s been one year since the launch of This Is Her Journey? I know, I can’t! But exactly one year ago today, I pressed the live button on my blog site and I haven’t slept the same since then.
     
    The past year has been filled with many highs and just as many shall we say, faith-building moments.
     
    With your continued support, the blog has evolved and become so much more than I originally envisioned.
     
    In recent months, I started the Girl Talk Book Club and have been able to connect and share with women as far away as Nigeria, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
     
    Talk about mind blowing!
     

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