purity – Life to Your Soul

Devotion, Inspiration, purity, Wellness, Word of God

The Meaning of Purity

02/27/201902/28/2021by ShantelLeave a Comment

Purity is more than abstaining from Premarital sex. - Shantel Gross Growing up, I thought I knew what it meant to be pure. I knew that when people asked if I was still pure, they were trying to see if I was still a virgin. I honored my decision to walk in purity but did [...]

Inspiration, life, love, Motivation, testimony, Word of God

The One I’ve Waited For

02/14/201902/28/2021by Shantel4 Comments

I dedicate this post to my fiancé and Jesus as a testament of what God has done in my life. I am truly thankful. We can do it friends. Trust Him and surrender. "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." Matthew 6:33 NLT [...]

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Planted Not Buried

08/17/201808/17/2018by ShantelLeave a Comment

Hello loves! I hope you all have been doing wonderfully! I've been m.i.a but all for a good reason. To better myself as a writer, a host, a teacher, and an individual overall. As much as I'd love to get on here and post more frequently, I believe God has given me the grace to [...]

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Waiting on God’s Timing

05/17/201805/18/2018by Shantel1 Comment

Hey there! A few Tuesdays ago, instead of hosting the prayer call via phone, I decided to livestream it on Facebook! It was an awesome segment. There are so many wonderful things that happen when we wait on God’s timing. Here is a recap from our segment. Wait on the Lord and be of good [...]

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I Wish

03/09/201803/09/2018by ShantelLeave a Comment

I wish I could block their eyes from seeing it. I'd shield them all. I wish I could cover their ears and protect them from the lies that spread like wildfire. I'd shield them from the darkness of this world. I'd cover them with my arms and serenade them with words of life, comfort, and [...]

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Single and Satisfied?

01/27/201801/27/2018by Shantel3 Comments

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 [...]

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Thankfulness.

11/08/201711/08/2017by ShantelLeave a Comment

“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. [...]

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Closeness of God

09/06/201709/06/2017by ShantelLeave a Comment

“In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth.” Genesis 1:1 How close is God truly in our lives? This week we are focusing on the closeness of God. How He in fact is much closer than we think. One of the areas that many of us have struggled with is transparency. We don’t [...]

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Great Expectations

08/30/2017by ShantelLeave a Comment

In the midst of transition? We tend to question God. Why isn't this working out? Where am I going? Do you even care? Because of the unfamiliarity of transitional periods, we wonder if God is really taking care of us as He’s promised. But in those moments we must not doubt. Do not delay in your [...]