Have you ever felt stuck between faith and fear, between believing God’s promises and wrestling with the weight of waiting? If so, you’re not alone. The waiting season can feel paralyzing. The tension between trust and control, between hope and doubt, can leave us feeling spiritually drained. Yet, Romans 8:25 reminds us that if we hope […]
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Life rarely unfolds as we plan. As Christians, we navigate challenges in marriage, family, work, and ministry—often wondering why God allows trials to come our way. But what if we could shift our perspective? What if, like Habakkuk, we could move from doubt to faith — choosing to trust God in hard times and rejoice even when the outcome isn’t
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Have you ever had a moment when a simple verse from Scripture seems to jump off the page and stop you in your tracks? That happened to me as I reflected on strength in weakness while reading 2 Corinthians 12:8-10: “Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to
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What a Year It’s Been! Can you believe 2024 is almost over? This year has been filled with changes, challenges, and so many unexpected blessings. When the year began, I was nervously wondering what God had in store for Makin’ Macon. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined where we are now! Sure, I’m
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The holidays are here! I mean literally right here. I blinked yesterday, and suddenly my baby girl was turning fifteen, getting her permit, and we’re diving headfirst into end-of-year festivities. The gatherings are piling up, from church services to family get-togethers, and while there’s nothing wrong with the hustle, if we’re not careful, we’ll miss the point
Being a Mary in a Martha World: Finding Peace in Presence Over Perfection Read More »
As the leaves turn shades of gold and the air becomes crisp, there’s a certain magic in the change of seasons. Fall is here, and with it comes thoughts of cozy nights, bonfires, and the approaching holidays. My house is already decorated for the season (I just can’t help myself!), and I’m ready to embrace
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My husband and I were recently discussing the condition of the church today and its lack of laborers. Over the years, we’ve observed how many have become complacent—sitting on the pews, expecting to be moved by the preacher without truly engaging. Once they leave the church, they return to their daily lives, disconnected from their
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Have you ever had a day where the weight of the world seemed to be on your shoulders? The feeling of hopelessness just settles in, and you’re not sure how you’ll make it through the day. I’m here to tell you that prayer makes all the difference in those moments. While answers may not come
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Have you ever been at a point in your life where, when you prayed, you told the Lord that whatever He asked or told you to do, be it what you wanted or didn’t want, you would still do it? I have. My prayer has always been that I would be submissive to the will
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This past month has been a roller coaster ride for me physically. Never in my life did I think that I would be going through the things that I have. I figured the extent of my troubles would be PCOS, or endometriosis, with a side of normal routine sickness. However, I have learned differently. Yet,
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