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Living With Purpose: Week 3
Welcome to the series Living With Purpose in Every Season! If you missed the other posts in this series, you can find them here: Week 1: Silent Seasons Week 2: Seasons of Blessings And now for Week 3: Seasons of Surrender What is purpose? Purpose is knowing why we do what we do. It’s believing there is value in obeying the voice of God. It’s knowing that when God calls us to do something, He will give us what we need to accomplish it. But what about those times in life when it’s not so easy to obey? What about
Living With Purpose: Week 1
Happy New Year! In this brand new series “Living With Purpose in Every Season” we will: *Discover what it looks like to walk daily in the unknowns of life with confidence in your calling even if your calling isn’t exactly clear. *Discover how to live intentionally in every season even when it feels like things aren’t quite working out the way you planned. *Discover the way God uses different seasons to draw you closer to Him. *Uncover the truth about yourself when seasons change. *Find purpose when you feel lost or uncertain. *Be encouraged as you gain a fresh understanding
Loneliness, Loss, and Love
Life has a way of making us think about what really matters most. As we gathered yesterday to practice for our annual Christmas concert, there was another gathering going on not far from us. A group, who had lost someone they loved dearly, gathered to remember their loved one. The chair once filled with life and love, now sits as a reminder of loss. If there’s an empty spot in your life, and you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the hype of the holidays, take time to be comforted with these thoughts about the reason for the season:
The Beauty of Time
I am so excited to share this unique JORD Wood Watch with you! For the first time ever I am teaming up with JORD Wood Watches for a giveaway! I have fallen in love with these beautiful, unique watches and can’t wait to see who wins one! I love the simple beauty of the wood and the designs are classic and timeless. Here is the best part – everyone who enters this giveaway will receive a $20 gift card to use on your favorite Jord Wood Watch! One lucky winner with receive a $75 gift card! To enter and receive
When Life is Overwhelming and Strength is Gone
Sometimes the struggles of life take us under and sweep us away into unknown depths we have never experienced. You want to be strong, have faith, and smile through the storm, but tears, unknowns, and difficult scenarios bombard your mind faster than your faith can respond. We all have those seasons. For some it’s the loss of a loved one who seemed to hold the family together, for others it’s separation in a relationship that has held on for years. Perhaps it’s the words of a doctor that swirl inside your heart until you cannot handle another word. When life
When Life Changes With One Word – Cancer
When I looked at the September calendar every week was filled to the brim with events and activities. I braced myself for a busy month and stood at the starting line ready to run. Before the first week came to an end, my plans were altered, my heart was heavy, and everything normal had to be set aside. When I got the call that confirmed my dad’s cancer, the weight of every letter of that word pounded deeply within my chest with a huge question mark at the end. C-A-N-C-E-R-? My heart hurt. My stomach churned and I immediately felt
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