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Pull out the streamers! Toss the confetti! There’s a party going on. Shantel’s on the single train! Finally free. Have I always felt this liberated? Have I always been this joyous? Absolutely not. But now is a wonderful occasion and I‘ll share why. Not too long ago, I had been up crying. Crying and worrying [...]
Now is the time to expect great things! We're in a new season. Then he said to me, "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6 ESV We've shared in the last post how to envision your greatness; now [...]
Hello all and happy New Year! I’m excited about what God is doing in this season. He is bringing us into new territory and higher ground. On our prayer call, we focused on Abram's life and what it means to have vision. Vision the act or power of seeing sight. A thought, concept, or object formed [...]
I've embraced this journey. Not knowing half of what I'd be getting into, I boldly proclaimed Yes. Yes to letting go. Yes to allowing my heart to heal. Yes to a life of surrendering. And yes to being vulnerable. Because being truthfully honest, 2017 has been a year of surrender. I've had to put aside my [...]
What do you do when it’s up to you? You’ve prayed, you’ve fasted, you’ve waited and still the obstacle hasn’t moved. 12/12 – Healing in the Broken Places 2017 has been a year of trials and triumphs. There have been many leaps of faith that have brought me to this place where I currently am. [...]
Maybe you are preparing for this holiday season. Silver bells... I'm sure some of you have already put up the Christmas tree & lights. Well, as you are preparing the house and getting the list together, I'd like to share this reminder with you. You are not of this world. Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas ended [...]
Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37 NKJV The volume in the music store I worked at was extremely high one particular day. As a receptionist I was used to greeting customers daily. Some would hesitate with a crooked smile. Others would bypass with a [...]
How can I continue? How do I go on? Is it safe to move on? Imagine being in the face of a massive sea with your greatest enemies charging at you from behind. Talk about being caught between a rock and a hard place! Moses and the children of Israel were finally free from captivity in Egypt when [...]
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.” Psalm 100:4 As the seasons change, I am reminded of the beauty of fall. The leaves have turned this beautiful, auburn color with golden hues and hints of green. Even the air has felt more crisp and inviting. Tis the season of thanksgiving. [...]
Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. Martin Luther King, Jr. When faced with a dire situation it is easy to result in fear. If you're starting a new venture, you may be afraid it won't be successful. If you’re moving without a job lined up, you may [...]
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