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Did you know that 90% of the profits I receive from the work I do as an author and speaker go right back into the operational expenses of this ministry? The remaining 10% is donated to nonprofit organizations that are dear to my heart. So today, I’m sharing with you the five nonprofit organizations I […]
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You too? Yeah, the realization is sinking in for me that as we move into the fall and winter seasons – a time of the year largely reserved for hibernation and Hallmark movies – we’re doing it without our usual fill of socialization and exposure to other humans. Even introverts like me are yearning for […]
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Who are your mentors in women’s ministry? I am often asked this question. And Barb Roose is always included in my answer. Barb is not only a colleague and fellow Bible study teacher, but I am fortunate to call her my friend. Like, I have her cell stored in my phone you guys. So I […]
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I have had enough, Lord. This was my heart’s cry one recent morning as I moved slowly along my prayer walk. So many loved ones were hurting, struggling, and sitting with hard stuff. The gray skies above echoed the weight of my prayers, signaling the storms that were to roll in later today. My own week […]
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I’ve got a secret to share at the bottom of this post, but first here’s my current physical status: only 3 gifts wrapped only 3 more gifts to buy things to bake: gingerbread cookies for our annual ninjabread cookies for Santa and french bread for family dinner piles of laundry to do: 8? 9? I don’t even know. […]
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I hate flying. I hadn’t done it since my carotid artery ruptured – not just because I’m afraid of flying. But also because my body is pretty wonky and I never know how it will react to new situations post-carotid surgery. But this time last week, I did it anyway. In the few hours before […]
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Today’s post has been sponsored by…anxiety. Not kidding. I’m not exactly sure why, but the past few months have been very challenging for me with anxiety. Every morning I’ve woken up with a gnawing feeling in my belly that I can’t get rid of. *It should be noted that I wrote this post right before […]
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I’m writing to you from somewhere along the highway between North Carolina and Pennsylvania. We’re on a family road trip for a hockey tournament in Hershey this weekend. So I’ll soon be wearing furry boots and shoving ALL the chocolate in my mouth. Hoorah! Before we left the house, Tom noticed our crepe myrtle tree […]
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In this week’s recap episode, we reflect on the final chapters of Judges and the hopeful beginning of Ruth. Judges 15–21 showcases the devastating consequences of spiritual drift and moral chaos, while Ruth 1–2 introduces us to a story of resilience, loyalty, and quiet faith. Through brokenness and ordinary obedience, we’re reminded that God is […]
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In today’s episode, we begin the powerful and tender journey through the book of Ruth—a story of grief, loyalty, quiet obedience, and unexpected redemption. Set in the dark days of the judges, Ruth offers a striking contrast through its portrayal of faithful people and God’s hidden hand at work in ordinary lives. Whether you’re walking […]
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In this final chapter of Judges, Heather walks us through one of the most chaotic and heartbreaking scenes in Israel’s history—rash vows, tribal collapse, and misguided human solutions that reveal just how far God’s people have strayed. Judges 21 doesn’t end with victory but with desperation, leaving us with a longing for righteous leadership and […]
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In today’s sobering episode, Hannah walks us through one of the darkest passages in Scripture—Judges 19–20. These chapters expose the devastating consequences of moral collapse, including horrific violence and a brutal civil war. Even in the face of deep injustice and human depravity, we’re reminded that God sees, God cares, and He calls His people […]
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In today’s episode, Heather walks us through Judges 17–18—a sobering glimpse into what happens when people follow their own truth instead of God’s. We meet Micah, a man who builds his own religion, and the tribe of Dan, who steals it for themselves, mistaking self-made spirituality for divine favor. This episode calls us to examine […]
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In this powerful episode, we explore the life of Samson through Judges 15–16—a man gifted with supernatural strength yet hindered by spiritual compromise. Hannah walks us through his journey from victory to betrayal, and ultimately to redemption. Through Samson’s final prayer and God’s merciful response, we’re reminded that no failure is final when we bring […]
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Professional dry shampoo user who loves the Bible, total Disney nerd with an overdue library account. Laundry is not my spiritual gift.
Diagnosed with an incurable genetic disorder that I inherited from my mom, I know what it's like living with a story that is not easy. I've got a slew of major medical events in my chart. Oh and my doctors tell me that my life expectancy with vEDS is 48. So there’s that.
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