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Continue reading →: Overflowing with Hope: Romans 15:13“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”— Romans 15:13 Reflection This verse reminds us that our hope doesn’t come from circumstances, self-help strategies, or worldly comforts—it…
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Continue reading →: Skin Sanctuary Boutique Spa🌿 A Low-Tox Beauty Haven That Listens Why I Keep Going Back If you’re like me—careful about what goes on your skin and even more selective about who touches it—Skin Sanctuary Ohio is a total gem. From the moment you step in, you’re met with warmth, professionalism, and real care.…
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Continue reading →: Take Heart in the Storm: John 16:33“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”— John 16:33 Today’s Task: Sit With the Storm We all want peace, but we usually define it as the absence of chaos.…
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Continue reading →: Embracing Grace and Community: Mark 2:15Category: Bible Study, DevotionalsTags: Mark 2:15, grace, community, faith, hospitality, Christian women, Jesus’ love Embracing Grace and Community “While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him.”— Mark 2:15 Reflection In this…
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Continue reading →: Discover Pure Essential Oils from Edens GardenDiscovering Edens Garden: A Journey into Pure, Toxin-Free Essential Oils Recently, I had the opportunity to try out some essential oils from Edens Garden, a company that’s quickly gained a strong following due to its commitment to quality and purity. Founded by Grace Martin in 2009, Edens Garden started as…
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Continue reading →: A Beautiful Calling Ethical BoutiqueA Review of A Beautiful Calling Ethical Boutique – Where Purpose Meets Fashion and Decor Trigger Warning: Sex trafficking, abuse You may want to grab your tissues for this one because writing this had me almost tearing up. As a conscious consumer, I’m always looking for brands that align with…
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Continue reading →: Building A Gospel-Centered Business: A Thousand ElsewhereJordan Feenstra—fellow mama, creative soul, lover of Jesus, and creator behind A Thousand Elsewhere. Jordan is one of those rare women whose faith shows up in every piece of her work—in every design, post, and hand-lettered scripture. She runs her small business from her home in northern British Columbia, where…
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Continue reading →: Faith, Family & Fashion: Meet JJ’s BoutiqueThere’s something incredibly inspiring about a small business that grows from a place of love, faith, and purpose. That’s exactly what I discovered in JJ’s Boutique, owned and beautifully run by Jaiden Holt Janes. From the moment I came across her story and saw her designs, I knew I wanted…
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Continue reading →: Art by AriFaith-Filled Custom Art by Arianne Peters – A Treasure for Any Family One of the most meaningful things I’ve come across recently is the art of Arianne Peters—a Christian artist, wife, and homeschooling mom of three whose digital portraits are filled with love, faith, and detail. What makes her work so…
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Continue reading →: God Keeps His Promises: A Verse Study on Genesis 9:13Introduction: When It Won’t Stop Raining Lately, it feels like it’s been raining every single day here in the Midwest. And while rain is a blessing — it waters the land, nourishes crops, and symbolizes cleansing — too much of it can start to wear on the spirit, or at…
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