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  1. Bev @ Walking Well With God says

    August 24, 2017 at 6:21 am

    Good morning Brenda,
    Thank you for providing a forum for community for us writers. Always good to read what others are putting out there in the blogosphere. Hoping you week is going well and that God is giving you some divine moments with Him amidst the chaos.
    Love and blessings,
    Bev xo
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    • Brenda says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:51 pm

      Thanks for being here, friend. Wishing you health and healing. ((xoxo))

      Reply
  2. Michele Morin says

    August 24, 2017 at 6:59 am

    That Madeleine L’Engle quote gives me chills. And it makes me think that I need to get Walking on Water back onto my night stand.
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    • Brenda says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      Isn’t it a great one, Michele? That’s the same book I quoted it from. πŸ™‚

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  3. Sherry Stahl says

    August 24, 2017 at 8:06 am

    Ok that’s a really thought provoking quote.! Gonna ponder that one a little more :). Praying you have a VERY blessed day!
    ~Sherry Stahl
    xoxo
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    • Brenda says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      Praying the same over you, friend. Thank you! ((xoxo))

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  4. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

    August 24, 2017 at 8:40 am

    Thanks for hosting such a wonderful party!
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    • Brenda says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      ((Hug)) πŸ™‚

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  5. Debbie Putman says

    August 24, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Brenda, Thank you for this community space. I love coming here and finding good friends and their words. Thanks, too, for the mug. It arrived, but suddenly I can’t find your email. I know I didn’t pack it!

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    • Brenda says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      Awe, thanks for being here, Debbie. πŸ™‚ So glad the mug arrived. Hope you love it. πŸ˜€

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  6. Maree Dee says

    August 25, 2017 at 2:26 am

    Brenda,

    Thank you for hosting each week and taking the time to visit our posts and leave a comment. You are the best. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Maree
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    • Brenda says

      August 25, 2017 at 9:14 am

      Maree, thank you for this sweet encouragement today. Blessed to connect with this beautiful sisterhood. Hope you have a great weekend. <3

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  7. Donna Reidland says

    August 25, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    Brenda, great quote! Thanks for sharing and for hosting! Have a great week-end!
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Dear friend, are you living in a season of hope up Dear friend, are you living in a season of hope upon hope? If so, I understand. πŸ’—
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The relentlessness of some seasons has a way of tethering our threadbare hearts to hope.
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Unlike other holy hallmarks, sometimes hope can feel hard to define. π˜“π˜°π˜·π˜¦ feels wild and strong; 𝘧𝘒π˜ͺ𝘡𝘩, grounded and secure. Yet, hope can seem wistful, intangible.
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But, more and more I'm realizing that even though hope seems an elegant mysteryβ€”Hope is a force unto itself.
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In today's Proverbs 31 Ministries devotion, 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘒𝘳𝘡𝘒𝘀𝘩𝘦 π˜“π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴, I share how God meets us inside this beautiful mystery of hope with all of Himself. His power has not lost its authority. πŸ™Œ 
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Dear friend, I'm here alongside you as together we hold hope inside the lingering heavy seasons of life. πŸ’—
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You can read and join the conversation today at Proverbs31. org . Would love to hear from you, friend. πŸ’•
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#hope #heartache #Proverbs31Ministries #christianwriter
The neon numbers on my nightstand clock insisted i The neon numbers on my nightstand clock insisted it was midnight, yet it may as well have been midday as far as my active mind was concerned.
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Weariness swept my spirit as the enemy nagged notions of angst. π˜“π˜°π˜³π˜₯, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘀𝘒𝘯 𝘐 𝘀𝘰𝘯𝘡π˜ͺ𝘯𝘢𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘡𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘱 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦π˜₯ 𝘰𝘢𝘡? I begged softly into the night.
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Turns out, trying to fill every moment of opportunity can leave you feeling empty of rest.
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Dear friend, can you relate to being in that place of striving to do it all, lest you miss out on something meaningful, while quietly feeling weary and worn?
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We often hear the acronym FOMOβ€”the β€œfear of missing out.” But what a lullaby it would sing to our weary spirits, if instead we embraced a different kind of FOMOβ€”the β€œfreedom of missing out.” πŸ™Œ
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You can read the full devotion live today at Proverbs 31 Ministries! ✨
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I’d love to hear your story, friend. Have you ever felt similarly? πŸ’•
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#FOMO #freedom #weary #christianwriter #proverbs31ministries
Dear Lord of the sunrise: Thank You! πŸ™Œ πŸ’— . . . #su Dear Lord of the sunrise: Thank You! πŸ™Œ πŸ’—
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#sunrise #hope #God #christianwriter
Hey, friend. πŸ’— How is your 2025 going? Whether car Hey, friend. πŸ’— How is your 2025 going? Whether carefree & calm, or perhaps like mine, it's been a whirlwind of extra, I pray the Lord has met you in the midst with all of Himself. πŸ’— ...
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I wanted to share some exciting news with you! πŸŽ‰ I've had the beautiful honor of contributing to a brand-new devotional from Proverbs 31 Ministries called: Let In the Light: 50 Devotions to Confidently Know God Is Good and Guiding Your Steps. Releasing TODAY, October 28, 2025!
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This book is filled with encouraging devotions from authors (including me!) who want to remind you that God’s light is never gone β€” even when life feels cloudy or dark.
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If you’ve ever needed a reminder that God’s light is still shining, this book was written for you.
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I can’t wait for you to read these devotions and let a little more of His light into your days! πŸ”†
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May this offering of light bring hope, peace, and comfort to you in this season, my friend. πŸ’—
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Available at the P31 Bookstore, or anywhere you like to buy your books. 
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(P.S., I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book as you're able to share, friend!) πŸ’•
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#letinthelight #christianwriter #Jesus
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