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Mama Bear. Writer. Business Owner. Jesus Seeker. Encourager. *Hugger*

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Sooo that's it, huh? We're only reading ONE chapte Sooo that's it, huh? We're only reading ONE chapter today? . . . . #biblestudy #attentionseeking #sheonlydoesthiswhenistudy
How often do we find ourselves in a trap of jealou How often do we find ourselves in a trap of jealousy? Thinking that someone else's blessings equals a blessing *void* in our own lives? It could be a friend with a bigger house, an author with a larger following, a stay at home mom you'd give anything to trade places with, or a team mate who made a more prestigious team than you. Envy and jealousy are not from God. It's like one of those old math problems. Car A is going to Phoenix at 74 mph, and Car B is going to Dallas at 82 mph: which one will pass through El Paso first? The answer is: you don't know, because you can't tell where they started from, and how long they've been on their journey. It's the same in life. You see the blessings someone has today, but only God knows the journey it took to receive those blessings. Only God knows the sacrifices she made and the discipline it took, how often she prayed, worried, and took the next step anyway. So cheer for her. Encourage her. And keep going on your own journey. You don't have to choose between the two. #amreading #susielarson #discoveringyourpurpose #womeninministry #keepgoing #womenoftheword #hopewriters #encouragementforyourday
Don't you just love it when you go into a business Don't you just love it when you go into a business and they're playing Christian music? That happened to us earlier this week and IN FACT is where this week's #newmusicmonday comes from! This little ditty was playing in the wave pool (socially distanced, of course) at the water park we visited. ❤❤
Do any of you suffer from insomnia? This week I've Do any of you suffer from insomnia? This week I've had several mornings of "why am I wide awake in the middle of the night?" moments. Yesterday it was from 3-6. Tonight, 1:18 am to 3... and counting. At first I laid there. Then I figured I'd knock out some Bible reading, Happy Birthday greetings, talk with God about my family, and catch up on other social media. This morning, I chose that time to talk to God about and pray for my kids and their friends. It made me realize maybe this insomnia isn't a horrible thing. Maybe it's just the only time God could find me available, giving Him my undivided attention. There was a young person in the Bible named Samuel. He grew up with the prophet Eli as his adopted father. One night, Samuel heard his name called in the middle of the night, and he went to Eli to ask what he needed. Eli, however, had been asleep and never called Samuel. This happened a second time, and again, he went to Eli. Eli knew he had not called Samuel, so he told him. "The next time you hear your name called, respond, "Speak, for your servant is listening." Samuel did, and the Lord God himself spoke to Samuel and gave him a message and a vision for both his and Eli's future that he later shared with Eli. Thankfully, Eli knew it wasn't insomnia but rather a divine moment to meet with the Lord. Maybe those things we see as inconveniences... the sleepless nights, the road detours, the slow tractor on the road in front of you that's making you late for work - maybe they're not inconveniences. Maybe the Lord wants to meet with you in that moment and is just waiting to hear you say, "Speak Lord, for your servant is listening." Cheering for you, Karen #devotional #womenoftheword #hopewriters #insomnia #cantsleep #speakLord
Hey kids. So I know it's not Monday (is it ever?! Hey kids. So I know it's not Monday (is it ever?! 😂🤣) but this song is 🔥. I added it to the NMM playlist. Because honestly, I've had church in a Chevy. A Volkswagen. Nissan. And currently? A Hyundai. Excuse me while I hit replay. ❤❤ #newmusicMonday
Lift gate up. Radio tuned in. Church in the parkin Lift gate up. Radio tuned in. Church in the parking lot. Happy Sunday, y'all.
Volleyball courts have opened back up where we liv Volleyball courts have opened back up where we live, and my daughter is so pumped. I was dropping her off at the arena a few nights ago when we saw a couple walking together. As my car approached, the man instinctively moved his lady to the inside of the curb. I've seen that move. My darling husband has done it before. He's protecting her from danger. Shielding her from harm's way. It's just something men do for those they love. I thought back on that couple last night as I was drifting off to sleep. "Lord, are there ever times when you do that for us? Move us to the inside while you take on the brunt?" My mind immediately knew. The cross. The cross where Jesus died for our sins. In our place. He instinctively moved us to the safe place, protecting us from the dangers of hell. Shielding us from harm's way. Took on the brunt in our place. Oh, what love he has for us. Cheering for you, Karen #reallove #thecross #hopewriters #couplegoals
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