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Praise Him in this Storm
View recipe: Praise Him in this StormFocusing on the negative is getting me nowhere, it’s not helping me get anywhere in life, and it’s not helping me on my walk with the Lord. So I will choose to focus on the positive things, the things to shout praises for. But at the same time I will praise Him through the yucky…
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Matthew 11:28-30
View recipe: Matthew 11:28-30Serving on empty, blaming everyone else for my problems, the bitterness, resentment, anger, frustration, loathing, grudge holding, shutting myself off from God, piling my plate too high with responsibilities and freaking out when it topples over….all of these things are so beyond negative. They are causing so much detrimental harm to every aspect of my…
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Even If
View recipe: Even IfThere have been two songs swimming through my brain for the past two weeks. Usually when I am stressed out I neglect my time with God in a huge way, which causes more stress! I think my brain knows this so it plays two songs on repeat. Even If by Mercy Me, and Reckless Love…
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Auto-Pilot Pt.2
View recipe: Auto-Pilot Pt.2I was reminded last weekend of how painful testimonies are used by Jesus for good. I play it safe in church, I’ve been burned so many times I try not to dive deep in my relationships with my team or with my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. I serve. I smile. I go home.…
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A Gesture
View recipe: A GestureA wave or nod to someone who drives on the other side the road to avoid hitting someone running. A thank you to the kids who hold the door open for parents at school pick up. A pat on the back for a job well done. A high five for a race finished well. An…
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Auto-Pilot.
View recipe: Auto-Pilot.au·to·mat·ic pi·lot ˈˌôdəˈmadik ˈpīlət/ noun noun: automatic pilot; plural noun: automatic pilots a device for keeping an aircraft on a set course without the intervention of the pilot. I was walking through the grocery store today, in a lot of pain, in a hurry, pretty ticked off, probably with a not so nice look on my face,…
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Predicament Continuation
View recipe: Predicament ContinuationThe stress has tripled. The expectations are limitless. I’m at the absolute end of my rope. My rope is currently frayed and to the point of disintegrating into dust. I am frustrated. I am struggling. I am completely overwhelmed. The good thing is I read somewhere that at the end of your rope is the…
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Predicament.
View recipe: Predicament.Predicament. I believe I am where God wants me in ministry…but I am stressed out all the time because of the helicopter leadership. It’s not just helicopter leadership, it’s dishonest leadership, it’s leadership that is so overly confident despite their severe incompetence. It’s leadership that comes with harsh judgement and constantly feeling defeated. It’s exhausting.…
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Coffee
View recipe: CoffeeI’m trying to give up coffee, as well as gluten, dairy, sugar, and every other thing in the entire world that brings a smile to my face. (Joking…) But I’m really struggling with kicking coffee. I love coffee. I live, breathe, eat coffee. My grandparents own a coffee company. I work for that coffee company.…
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I’m doing it
View recipe: I’m doing itI am an introvert with depression and anxiety. This usually means I am out of my comfort zone 90% of the day. Okay more like 100%. For years I would take the easy way out, cut off relationships, hide in my room, and struggle with getting through normal everyday tasks. That hasn’t been the case…
Learning to live chronically joyful.
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Kaitlyn is a Jesus following people loving wife and mama battling a multitude of chronic illnesses while striving to live joyfully for the Lord. Read full bio.
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