God Rested Too – A Biblical Look at Rest
God Rested Too — A Biblical Look at Rest Sometimes we forget that the very first thing God called holy wasn’t a person or a place. It was a day…
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New Beginnings are the End of One Chapter and the Start of Another
New beginnings. They carry a quiet kind of hope which is soft, steady, and full of promise. Today is the last day of June, and with it comes a shift….
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With Every Joy and In Every Hope
This journey with OMS has brought me to my knees more times than I can count. It has stretched me, refined me, broken me open and built something stronger in…
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Trudging Through the Muck of Life
Let’s be real…parenting is hard. Parenting a child with a rare disorder like Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome (OMS)? That’s a whole different level of hard. Some cases of OMS are tied…
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Praising God in the Cold and the Storm
There’s this image I used to carry. It is an image of me, my family, sitting around a cozy campfire, singing Kumbaya. Everything is warm, glowing, peaceful. That’s how life…
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Forgiving Yourself: A Path to Grace
Forgiving Yourself: A Path to Grace We often talk about the power of forgiveness—how freeing it is to release bitterness toward others. But what happens when the person you need…
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Faith in the Wilderness: Trusting When You Can’t See the Way
Faith in the Wilderness: Trusting When You Can’t See the Way Faith is easy when life makes sense. But when we’re in the wilderness—when everything feels confusing, heavy, or dark—faith…
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Surviving the Storm: God Is in the Middle of It
Surviving the Storm: Holding On When Life Falls Apart In Surviving the Storm: God Is in the Middle of It, there are seasons when survival feels like the only goal—and…
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5 Unexpected Ways Starting Over Can Make Your Life Better
5 Unexpected Ways Starting Over Can Make Your Life Better Here are 5 Unexpected Ways Starting Over Can Make Your Life Better. After a rough start (and finish) to my day, I…
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Not All Storms Disrupt
Not All Storms Disrupt. Some Clear Your Path Life can often feel like an unpredictable storm. It can feel chaotic, overwhelming, and full of uncertainty. We face challenges, setbacks,…
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Do Not Be Afraid
Do Not Be Afraid Fear has a way of creeping into our hearts, whispering doubts and worries that steal our peace. Life is unpredictable, and the unknown can feel overwhelming….
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Facing Fear God is Bigger
Facing Fear: Remember, God Is Bigger What is your biggest fear right now? Maybe it’s the fear of failure, rejection, the unknown, or something deeply personal that keeps you awake…
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You Can Always Begin Again
No Matter How Hard the Past Is, You Can Always Begin Again Life has a way of throwing us into storms we never saw coming. Painful moments, regrets, and heartbreak…
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I Did My Best, and God Did the Rest
I Did My Best, and God Did the Rest There’s a deep peace that comes with knowing we are not in this alone. We show up, we try, we give…
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Inspiration of the Day Mark 5:36
Faith Over Fear: Learning to Trust in God The inspiration of the day is found in Mark 5:36, which says, “But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be…
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Happiness Versus Joy
Happiness Depends on Circumstances Happiness versus joy. Is it perspective or something more? What is happiness? A wise man once said that happiness is based on circumstances, and circumstances can…
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What Does Impossible Really Mean
A note from Brandi:This reflection is shared for encouragement, education, and personal reflection. Any quoted words belong to their original author and are included with credit for reflection purposes. This…
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New Mercies Every Morning
Mercy for Today This is a beautiful reminder that there are New Mercies Every Morning. Lamentations 3: 22-23 says “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for…
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Joy in the Morning
Let’s just leave this right here. Joy in the morning. I highly encourage you to go to YouTube and listen to the song. It is worth it, and I listen…
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Everything is Gonna be Okay
Ya know, Everything is Gonna be Okay. Romans 8:26-28 (MSG) says “Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we…