Faith + Me

The Upside of Endings

I was not quite seven years old when my family moved from Tempe, Arizona to Bloomington, Illinois. I still remember hiding myself in the living room drapes, peeking out every now and then to glare at the movers as they …

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Stepping Beyond Doubt

“To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy — to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!” —Jude …

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Do Your Prayers Have Power?

“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” —James 5:16 Do your prayers have power? When you pray, do you consistently see the power of God manifested on the earth? Does your experience in prayer match God’s descriptions of prayer’s power …

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Ignored by Man and Chosen by God

Have you ever felt that you were overlooked or ignored…like you were a nobody? Well, take heart friend. You are not alone. In the Bible, we find the story of Samuel’s God-​​​​given assignment to anoint the next king of Israel. By God’s …

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All Glory to Him: Redemption From an Eating Disorder

I spent a lot of time during my teen years and early twenties looking for acceptance in places that only offered temporary fulfillment. I was focused on having it all. I wanted the perfect group of friends, the perfect body, the perfect boyfriend, …

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When Jealousy Walks In

Each of our life stories are different, but mutually orchestrated by God. Our lives are uniquely gifted, each holding their own beauty, but we’re still working together. Yet, even in the midst of beauty, stifled confidence, jealousy and pride walk in. …

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