Tag: identity
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Feel the Feelings
Roman 12:15: Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with this who weep. There are days when I question how my small, quiet soul fits into the body of Christ. I know that it is by faith alone I am saved, and that any works I do grow from my love of my Savior. But my…
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Embrace the Awkward
Joshua 1:9: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. My small, simple soul fears awkwardness. Today I embraced awkwardness. Dove in and swam around in it for a while. I felt called to offer something to an…
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Let Yourself Be Real
Psalm 19:14: May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. I love quirky people. Real people. People with pesky imperfections they just can’t escape! I love the friend who snorts when she laughs. The co-worker who makes up songs…
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What Do You Bring to God’s Team?
My small, simple soul shrank a little at the question. It plummeted from the cozy kind of small to the insignificant kind of small in the space of a sentence. “What is the most important thing you bring to a team?” I don’t know! my heart cried. It was an old conversation in my…
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Just Two Little Fish
I come into the presence of my Father, empty-handed, basking in His grace and His greatness. There is nothing more I must do to earn His affection, but like the daughter I am I want to please my Heavenly Daddy. Yet, I come empty-handed. I am a small, simple soul—perhaps too small. Words spoken to…
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How Does God See My Small, Simple Soul?
Hello, beautiful soul! I am so glad you have joined me for another conversation about living a full life for God as a small, simple soul. Today’s thoughts are in the form of a devotional—something I’d like to deliver on Mondays to keep us mindful of God as we launch our week. How Does…