Just for Women

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Will you believe that giving thanks is an effective stress reduction strategy even during the stress of Thanksgiving during a pandemic?

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In this time of incredible stress, pressure, and anxiety, let's hear the simple words of encouragement from the apostle Paul:

Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all he has done. (Colossians 2:7 NLT)

Years ago, my husband and I were going...

 

My response is to recognize God’s greatness and grace in using me as an instrument and with confidence move into this pure, unspotted new chapter.

When you were dead in your sins... God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins... which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the [evil] powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them...

 

Jesus picked this beginning because he knew our idols would someday reek of perfectionism and opulence, of measuring up and looking the part, of vanity.You know what I don't remember about my childhood Christmases?

I don’t remember anything being especially decorated.

I don’t remember Pottery Barn centerpieces or adorable buntings hung from the mantle or expensive holiday pillows or monogrammed stockings.

I don’t remember...

 

And then, there’s Jesse. Six-years-old and a bit small for his age with the most genuine gold-capped tooth smile.
Editor's Note:
This post is from 2013, and a lot has changed for Jordan since that time. However, this reveals her heart and her honesty along with a heavy dose of God's truth: compassion is little more than pity until it is put into action. I am blessed by Jordan's writing, by her story, and by her heart. I have been...

 

Called. Sometimes, I think we use that word as an excuse to not do scary things.You know when you think you’ve got it all figured out? Like I have this exact idea of how I should live and should treat people and what I should do with my life. And I feel very confident in it. Even though I know some people are just very extreme, a little radical, which is so awesome and I LOVE that for them... that’s not really MY thing. I don’t...

 

The house in this picture is...

 

We love glorious moments, but they don't last that long... until, with Jesus, they last forever.I guess if we're honest, we’ll admit to struggling some every day.

Why...

 

 
During my twenties, I was a bridesmaid in several weddings. Unfortunately, most of those couples are now divorced. It will come as no surprise to you that each of them stated they were unhappy and they were getting a divorce in order to find happiness. After...

 

When Jesus saw her [Mary the sister of Lazarus] weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he [Jesus] was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And he said, "Where have you laid him?" They said to him, "Lord, come and see." Jesus wept...

 

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