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11.26.2020 – Enduring the Storm

November 26, 2020

I got slammed yesterday… It felt like a sudden burst of harsh wind that hit me…and, honestly, I got a little swept up in it. 🌬 And do you know, nothing horribly bad happened to me during my day? It was a good day, and yet… “Why was I feeling like it was just awful?”… Read More 11.26.2020 – Enduring the Storm

— Life —

11.25.2020 (Part 2) – “LIVE on the Scene”… of being “…right in the middle of the struggle…”

November 25, 2020

Can I just be honest right now? I felt like I was to write this “right now“… “LIVE on the scene” of this situation I’m going through as I type these words… Some days I struggle with insecurity so much… Sometimes it’s like it comes in like an ambush. And it’s like a “wrestling match.”… Read More 11.25.2020 (Part 2) – “LIVE on the Scene”… of being “…right in the middle of the struggle…”

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11.25.2020 – He’s “building” something in you…

November 25, 2020

Whenever you find yourself in the middle of something hard…. Whenever you find yourself in the middle of the pain… Know… Realize… Remember… That He is doing something precious and beautiful inside of you… Right “now”… 💖✍🏻 Whenever you feel that you don’t have what it takes… Whenever you feel that you are not enough…… Read More 11.25.2020 – He’s “building” something in you…

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11.24.2020 – Remember, He is like the Sunrise…

November 24, 2020

This morning I am finding rest in the truth… …that God’s Word does not return void. “So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.“—Isaiah 55:11 I am finding hope… Read More 11.24.2020 – Remember, He is like the Sunrise…

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11.23.2020 – He always plans on seeing us through!

November 23, 2020

I wanted to share this music with you this morning…. As I sat down with the Lord this morning, and I put on this music, I felt such a tender closeness with Him—a sense of “togetherness” with Him…a warmth, a comfort, a peace…. a sense of relief. I’m so thankful to be able to come… Read More 11.23.2020 – He always plans on seeing us through!

— Adventure, Anxiety, Brokenness, Challenge, Change, Church, Comfort, Disappointment, Distraction, Encouragement, End Times, Faith, Favor, Fears, Freedom, Growth, Habits, Hope, Humility, Hunger, Identity, Imperfections, Injustice, Intimidation, Journaling, Learning, Life, Light, Loss, Love, Mindset, Morning Time, Obedience, Pain, Prayer, Promise, Protection, Provision, Purpose, Redemption, Relationship, Repentance, Rest, Seasons, Sight, Struggle, Tears, Testimony, Testing, Thankfulness, The Heart, The Secret Place, Thinking, Transformation, Transition, Trials, Trust, Truth, Understanding, Vulnerability, Weakness, Wisdom, Words, Worry, Writing —

11.22.2020 – “O God, don’t You see? Don’t You know?”

November 22, 2020

The Lord brought me to Psalm 83 this morning. It’s an intense Psalm, isn’t it? It’s very real in the way the psalmist has an open and honest heart-to-heart with God about his concerns… “Don’t you hear the tumult and commotion of your enemies? Don’t you see what they are doing, these proud men who… Read More 11.22.2020 – “O God, don’t You see? Don’t You know?”

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11.21.2020 – “Wallflower” or Real Flower?

November 21, 2020

I kind of think I was made to “grow into” my name. “Heather“ It means, “flowering.” It’s a kind of plant. —A small, tough, flowering, evergreen shrub that grows and flourishes in rocky areas. “The name Heather actually refers to a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers which commonly grow in rocky areas that… Read More 11.21.2020 – “Wallflower” or Real Flower?

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11.20.2020 – “Don’t Be Afraid”

November 20, 2020

I love this song by Josh Garrels… Wanted to share it on here this morning… because it soothed and encouraged me. In a time that many hearts are troubled…. Here is a song to remind us… to encourage and uplift us—a soothing “balm” for hearts in a time of much discouragement. So take heart—keep going,… Read More 11.20.2020 – “Don’t Be Afraid”

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11.19.2020 – Letters from God

November 19, 2020

I don’t know that I’ve ever heard God more clearly—in the way of putting a pen to exactly what He was saying to me, word by word— than the time He asked me to start this journal —”Life in the Secret Place.com” And I remember the surprise of that moment… It was a normal day,… Read More 11.19.2020 – Letters from God

— Adventure, Anxiety, Brokenness, Challenge, Change, Church, Comfort, Depression, Disappointment, Distraction, Dreams and Visions, Encouragement, End Times, Faith, Favor, Fears, Freedom, Gratitude, Growth, Habits, Healing, Highly Sensitive Person, Hope, Hunger, Identity, Imperfections, Insecurity, Intimidation, Journaling, Learning, Life, Light, Love, Mindset, Morning Time, Music, Obedience, Pain, Personality, Prayer, Promise, Protection, Provision, Purpose, Redemption, Rejection, Relationship, Rest, Seasons, Sight, Social Anxiety, Struggle, Testimony, Testing, Thankfulness, The Heart, The Secret Place, Thinking, Transformation, Transition, Trials, Trust, Truth, Understanding, Vulnerability, Weakness, Wisdom, Words, Worry, Writing —

11.18.2020 – The Battle in the Airwaves

November 18, 2020

Last night, as I was attempting to settle down for the evening, I started “scrolling” Facebook for a little bit. And —honestly—I was already in a little bit of a stressed, overwhelmed state of mind in that moment. And then, just like that, as I was scrolling, I came across some news that affected me… Read More 11.18.2020 – The Battle in the Airwaves

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11.17.2020 – “Gratitude will not only transform your day—it will transform your life…”

November 17, 2020

I love the stillness of the morning when it’s still dark out—knowing that the start of a glorious sunrise is only minutes away… ☀️✨ This morning as I was sitting here with my coffee, suddenly a sense of gratitude began to wash over me like a wave… 🌊💝 …a sense of overwhelming gratitude. 💖 And… Read More 11.17.2020 – “Gratitude will not only transform your day—it will transform your life…”

— Adventure, Anxiety, Brokenness, Challenge, Change, Church, Comfort, Creativity, Depression, Disappointment, Distraction, Dreams and Visions, Encouragement, End Times, Faith, Favor, Fears, Forgiveness, Freedom, Gratitude, Growth, Habits, Healing, Highly Sensitive Person, Hope, Humility, Hunger, Identity, Imperfections, Insecurity, Intimidation, Jealousy, Journaling, Learning, Life, Light, Loss, Love, Marriage, Mindset, Morning Time, Obedience, Pain, Personality, Phobias, Prayer, Promise, Protection, Provision, Purpose, Redemption, Rejection, Relationship, Repentance, Rest, Seasons, Sight, Struggle, Tears, Testimony, Testing, Thankfulness, The Heart, The Secret Place, Thinking, Transformation, Trials, Trust, Truth, Understanding, Vulnerability, Wisdom, Words, Worry, Writing —

11.16.2020 – The Glorious Unveiling of His Heart and His Plans

November 16, 2020

“And the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” “I see a branch of an almond tree,” I replied. “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.”—Jeremiah 1:11-12 Heavenly Father… 😊💖✨ I love how You help us to see. I love how You help us to see things closer, and closer, and closer… Read More 11.16.2020 – The Glorious Unveiling of His Heart and His Plans

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11.15.2020 – He’s pulling it all together…

November 15, 2020

The Heritage of the Righteous and the Calamity of the Wicked A Psalm of David. 37 Do not fret because of evildoers,Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,And wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.4 Delight yourself also… Read More 11.15.2020 – He’s pulling it all together…

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11.14.2020 – “Lord, this ‘voice’…. how do You want me to use it?”

November 14, 2020

I think it deeply pleases God when we ask Him things like, “Father? What do You think about this? What’s on Your heart? What are You thinking about? What are You dreaming about? What is Your desire, God?” What’s Your will for this situation that I’m seeing/going through/experiencing?” It must bring Him so much joy… Read More 11.14.2020 – “Lord, this ‘voice’…. how do You want me to use it?”

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11.13.2020 – Whose side are you fighting on?

November 13, 2020

Jesus said, “This is war, and there is no neutral ground. If you’re not on my side, you’re the enemy; if you’re not helping, you’re making things worse.”—Matthew 12:30 The Message “Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me.”—Matthew 12:30 NLT Make sure you… Read More 11.13.2020 – Whose side are you fighting on?

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11.12.2020 – Solid, Steady and Strengthened in the Word

November 12, 2020

“You are near, O Lord,And all Your commandments are truth.”—Psalm 119:151 I’ll be honest… I had to really “push through” in order to write on here this morning. And I’m reflecting on this truth… That we can’t trust how we feel. We can’t trust how things seem or appear. We can’t trust all the thoughts… Read More 11.12.2020 – Solid, Steady and Strengthened in the Word