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Understanding 1 Kings 3:9 When Solomon became king after his father David, he faced a huge task: leading God’s people. He was young, inexperienced, and suddenly responsible for a nation. Talk about overwhelming. In that moment, God appeared to him in a dream and gave him an incredible opportunity: “Ask for whatever you want me to…
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There was a moment—I’ll never forget it—when I stood at the stove to cook, dishes piled in the kitchen sink, emails unanswered, work demands for an event I was ready to be finished with before it started, and a knot in my stomach that made it hard to breathe. I whispered, “Lord, I can’t go…
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6 Ways to Lead with Wisdom & Speak with Grace Ministry is a calling with great reward — but you also experience some of the weightiest decisions you can think of. We are entrusted to shepherd hearts, make wise use of resources, and steer our communities toward deeper faith. Inevitably, this means making difficult decisions,…
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Navigating burnout does not need to be part of your everyday life? There is hope beyond burnout! Between raising kids, managing ministry responsibilities, helping my husband start an archery business, working toward maintaining a healthy marriage, all while chasing dreams of financial freedom—I thought exhaustion was normal. I figured if I just worked a little…
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Right now, my house looks like a craft store exploded. There are props stacked in corners, glitter in places it shouldn’t be, and pool noodles taped into shapes I didn’t know existed. Why? Because there are many undiscovered benefits of VBS, and I’m deep in prep mode. Is VBS exhausting? Sure, but while it is one…
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For most of my life, I didn’t just struggle with anxiety—I lived in it. Overcoming anxiety wasn’t possible while I held a misunderstanding of what anxiety was. I overthought everything. I’d replay conversations in my head for hours, convinced I’d said something wrong. I took things personally—every silence, every shift in tone—assuming I had disappointed…
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When I used to say yes to everything, it led me to feeling overcommitted and overwhelmed. Prioritizing what matters most set me free! By agreeing to every volunteer sign-up, last-minute need, every “godly” role, and every opportunity that made me feel needed, I got distracted by good things. I lost sight of my real priorities,…
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Here is a piece of my heart as you journey with me to discover hope in an unfinished story. Whether you landed here on purpose or by surprise, I believe God has a way of guiding us exactly where we need to be. We can all discover hope in an unfinished story. My name is…