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Running for His glory: Learning to breathe at higher altitudes

Breathe in deeply. Let the air gently fill your lungs. Pause. Then release. Feel the tension in your shoulders drift away. Inhale again. Then exhale. This is the give and take of breath. This is a deliberate slowing of the cadence of our breath. This is discovering a new, unforced rhythm. Breathe was the theme of the retreat I attended in ... [Keep Reading...]

July 28, 2019 Categories: Navigating GriefTagged: abundance, community, courage, flourishing, friendship, Grief, hope, Incourage essays, relationships, sharing faith, writing

Running for His glory: Run the hill

This essay is part of our summer series called “Running for His glory,” focusing on the intersection between running and faith. Mark is a new friend, whom I met through an online writers community called Hope*writers. I'm grateful for his honesty and example of perseverance in this story. He shares about how running up hills literally and in life ... [Keep Reading...]

July 24, 2019 Categories: Guest Blogger, RunningTagged: courage, hope, relationships, struggle

Redeeming Ruth: The Father’s Heart for the vulnerable

I was invited to share a message this Sunday at Action Community Church in Clovis for their summer series, "A Father's Heart: a series about things God cares about." I chose to share about God's heart for the vulnerable, specifically widows, orphans, immigrants/foreigners and the poor. In this message, I unpack the story of Ruth in the Bible ... [Keep Reading...]

July 8, 2019 Categories: Navigating GriefTagged: abundance, community, compassion, courage, culture, death, flourishing, Grief, hope, inspirational, relationships, struggle, video

Remembering Grandma Cora: Cooking Up a Legacy in the Kitchen

The second you walked into my Grandma Cora’s house you could smell the fragrance of onions, ginger, and garlic sautéing. She would swirl pancit noodles in her big pot and you could hear the music of the carrots and celery dancing as she added a splash of soy sauce.y No matter what time of day – morning, noon, or night – Grandma always had ... [Keep Reading...]

May 10, 2019 Categories: Navigating GriefTagged: cooking, courage, creativity, culture, death, family life, finishing well, flourishing, food stories, Grief, hope, identity, individuality, inspirational, laughter, passion, relationships, world travel

A podcast roundup: My story for His glory

Each one of us is called to be a storyteller. We tell the stories of our lives in different ways. We may use our creativity to write, paint, cook, and even do our jobs with excellence. In everyday conversations, we have many opportunities to share what God has done for us and His faithfulness. Our stories point others to His glory. Romans 9:17 ... [Keep Reading...]

April 23, 2019 Categories: Navigating Grief, RunningTagged: brave, community, compassion, courage, death, family life, flourishing, gifts, Grief, hope, identity, kids, marriage, parenting, passion, podcast, relationships, rest, self-care, sharing faith, struggle, transitions

Book review: The Road Back to You

For six Wednesdays, the doorbell rang just a little before 9 a.m. I poured steaming hot water in the French press and pulled goodies from the refrigerator. There were usually four or five us sipping coffee and cozying up under blankets before the fireplace. We gathered on these mornings for what you might call a “book club.” Of course, The Road ... [Keep Reading...]

February 22, 2019 Categories: Book ReviewsTagged: family life, flourishing, gifts, identity, individuality, relationships

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Hey friend, are you feeling alone? Are you needing some encouraging words today? I want to invite you to a community where you can receive regular ...

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Hey friend, are you feeling alone? Are you needing some encouraging words today? I want to invite you to a community where you can receive regular words of encouragement and inspiration from a diversity of Bible teachers. 
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I’ve had the privilege of sharing a message for the Online Women’s Bible Study community on the theme: “Ruth: What Happens When an Ordinary Woman Meets an Extraordinary God.” My message will be rolling out in early May. In the meantime, you get access to all the past amazing teachings and can even join our small group feature.
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Prayer & Devos with Dorina. .
This morning we are soaking in the words of David in Psalm 36. David is preaching to himself and preaching to ...

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Prayer & Devos with Dorina. .
This morning we are soaking in the words of David in Psalm 36. David is preaching to himself and preaching to all of us today. He is burdened by the wickedness in his world.
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After the week we’ve experienced, I can relate to the emotion here. Maybe you can too.
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What does David turn to for relief from the wickedness that surrounds him? He meditates on God’s character.
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He reminds us of God’s faithful love, His righteousness, that He is the judge, that He is our refuge. Friends, let’s cling to this and “take refuge in the shadow of God’s wings today.”
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Do you feel like you are running uphill through the dark? Are you feeling the sear of the fire at your heels?
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I have learned the challenge ...

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Do you feel like you are running uphill through the dark? Are you feeling the sear of the fire at your heels?
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I have learned the challenge is in how we respond.
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Will we let the fires of life destroy us or refine us? Will we let grief overtake us or will we choose comfort in Christ? Will we look away or walk with our brothers and sisters in their suffering? Will we sit in the ashes or will we wear a crown of beauty? 
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Sometimes life is about breathing and lifting, putting one foot in front of the other. Sometimes life is about lifting our eyes to chase God’s glory up the steepest hills and through the darkest corridors of the forest.
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Friends, let’s draw strength from Jesus’ words tonight:
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“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 
God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. 
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” 
- ‭Matthew‬ ‭5:3-10‬
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👉🏽Which of these verses brings you comfort? Share in the comments.
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I woke up this morning feeling achy. I drove the girls to school and decided to take some time for soul care. I did a yoga class online. I drank my ...

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I woke up this morning feeling achy. I drove the girls to school and decided to take some time for soul care. I did a yoga class online. I drank my water. But my heart still felt heavy, my body weary.
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Maybe it’s because my alarm had me up at 5:30 am for Bible class.
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Maybe it’s because I woke this morning to more heavy news about a young Black daddy who was shot instead of tased yesterday by a police officer.
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Or maybe it’s because my body remembers grief before my brain does. Grief and trauma makes it’s imprint on our memories, our souls.
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April 13, 2003 was the day I floated down the aisle in a flowing white gown and veil to the regal music of bagpipes. I took my groom’s hands and exchanged forever vows.
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When you’re young in your twenties, you can’t fathom that forever might be cut short, that you might go to Heaven before your mama or your babies are grown.
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Eleven years later, my beloved soared to Heaven. My body always remembers this grief on birthdays and anniversaries, and sometimes holidays.
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💕Friend, if you’re grieving today you have permission to move slowly. If you’re triggered, it’s good to pause. It’s ok to make space to cry, to lament, to write, to sing, to sit quietly, to paint, to cook, and to hug your people tightly. It’s ok.
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I keep remembering what God did when one of his image bearers died...
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Jesus wept. - John 11:35
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