Stephanie
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Be Still, My Racing Mind: A Devotional on Overcoming Overthinking
Scripture Focus “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 The Mental Treadmill We’ve all been there at 2:00 AM—replaying a conversation from three years ago, dissecting the “tone” of a text message, or catastrophizing a future event
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Finding Freedom: Three Lies That Keep Christian Women Chained to the To-Do List
In our culture, the to-do list has become a heavy yoke, turning time into a predator that chases us, leaving us in a constant state of “hurry sickness”. For Christian women, the constant demand to “do it all”—to serve perfectly, nurture endlessly, and achieve flawlessly—blurs the line between devotion and performance. While we know the
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7 Surprising Benefits of Waking Up Early (and how to start today)
Not too long ago, I was the person who hit snooze until the absolute last second. My mornings were a frantic blur of rushing around, barely having enough time to gulp down a lukewarm coffee before dashing out the door. I used to look at those “5 AM club” enthusiasts with a mix of awe
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Word of Encouragement: Stepping Into Your Assignment as an Influencer for the Kingdom of Christ
You are gaining momentum. Although it may seem like you are not gaining any traction, you actually are continually building. Don’t be discouraged at the small beginnings. What you thought would be bigger by now, is God’s hand upon your “arrival time.” God is “fine-tuning” you to be in position to receive the next. You
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Weekly Dose of Encouragement: Implement Margin to Be Refreshed, Replenished and Restored
Keep building. Taking breaks or needing some time off, does not mean you are failing. Taking time to rejuvenate is a smart move. You can gain a different perspective, and your creativity can increase when you allow margin into your schedule. Implement margin or if you can block off time to be refreshed, replenished, and
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The Secret Place: Where Your Soul Finds Refreshment
A Word of Encouragement for the Battle-Weary The enemy has been relentless in his pursuit, but now it is time for you to become ruthless in your faith. The secret place is your sanctuary—a divine retreat where you can find refreshment from the adversaries that surround you and healing for your battle-weary soul. In this
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Daily Dose of Encouragement: Don’t Shriek Back Because of the Opposition and Resistance to Breaking Generational Strongholds
Daily Dose of Encouragement: Don’t Shriek Back Because of the Opposition and Resistance to Breaking Generational Strongholds Don’t go by on what you “see” happening in the physical realm with your family. The war is waged in the “unseen” spiritual realm. Don’t shriek back because you have faced opposition and resistance to breaking generational strongholds.
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7 Spiritual Benefits of Fasting
I began the journey into regular spiritual fasting over a year ago directed by the Holy Spirit. I initially just started fasting to get my prayers answered, but it has now involved into a desire to have a closer, more intimate relationship with Christ. I have to say spiritual fasting is a discipline, and you
