Tag: life
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Dear Men, I’m Not Angry at You.
I have a firm belief there exists a silent group of women. They are fierce and bold, but you rarely hear from them. Too often, they are drowned out by the voices of other women who will not be silenced. The group of women to which I refer is the group who is not angry…
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Conquering Fear
To Those Who Have a Crazy Dream: Fear is a funny thing. It’s funny because it often comes wearing unexpected disguises. Rather than the scary black cloak and long pointy finger nails we expect, Fear usually arrives wearing business casual, preppy heels, red lipstick and toting a designer purse. She’s prepared with an agenda and…
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Hope!!!
Before I finish my lunch break, I have to share this little thing on my heart. Its changing my walk with God. It’s changing how I see people, and it’s really not complicated, but if you will take hold of it it will mark you and strengthen you. Bill Johnson says “Hope and hopelessness are…
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Let’s get off Justin Bieber’s Back
“I can’t stand your religious meetings. I’m fed up with your conferences and conventions. I want nothing to do with your religion projects, your pretentious slogans and goals. I’m sick of your fund-raising schemes, your public relations and image making. I’ve had all I can take of your noisy ego-music. When was the last time…
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The Mission Trip Myth
So I went, and I’ve come back again. My heart is full to overflowing with hope for Honduras. My time there was sweet like mangoes and deep like coffee and hard like rain. Reunited with friends and family over tortillas and hot coffee and served together the amazing Honduran community. Th time I spend in…
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Why I Haven’t Moved to Honduras Yet
This week, in four days to be exact, I am getting on a plane and going back to Honduras. For the sixth time. Many of you know this. If you know me even a little bit, you probably know I love this nation. It comes up quickly in conversation, like mothers bringing up their children.…
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I Came All the Way to Asia for This
I’ve been in the Philippines a few weeks now, so I thought it was time I shared a little bit about my experiences in Asia Pacific. First, a good adventure is almost entirely at the mercy of who you are with. I’ve been to some pretty spectacular places, but the view is made a thousand…
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It’s Possible to Walk Away from God While Listening to Bethel
It is entirely possibly to walk away from God while singing worship songs and leading ministries and discipling other people. Just ask me. It’s possible to be in the midst of the presence of God while simultaneously wishing very terrible things on the the person next to you. It’s possible to have Bethel playing in…
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The Only News Worth Sharing in 2017
How to approach women’s issues, the unborn, and the Syrian refugee crisis.
Sarah D. Shearer 