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Get Deep with Jesus

I’m really excited to let you know that The Day I Met Jesus Master Course is now an Online Version, in addition to the physical Home Edition. So if you live overseas and have been wanting to go deep with Jesus, you can absolutely do that now. Or if you’re in the States and you […]

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The First Time in 30 Books!

I’m humbled and grateful to announce that for the first time in 30 books, I made a bestseller list. Even though my name isn’t on the list, I’m okay with that. The Day I Met Jesus premiered at #2. I’m besotted! The book might just make a terrific Mother’s Day gift for your mama. You […]

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Has someone hurt you? Here’s a way through.

In this week’s podcast, I go through a part of my book The Wall Around Your Heart where I share a sweet secret how to move through relational pain. Hint: it involves talking to God. I share how to do that in five ways: Begin with Jesus. Begin with His affection toward you. (Oh how […]

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I was raped, now I hate sex. Now what?

I received this email from someone struggling with sex after rape: When I was in my twenties, I was gang raped by 6 men. I started counseling but stopped. I felt that unless the counselor had ever been raped, how could she possibly understand what I was feeling or how to help me? I thought […]

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I need your help.

I am realizing that “live uncaged” or “your life, uncaged” is a great brand, but it’s not specific. It’s a bit abstract. Yes, you can picture a bird flying from a cage, and hopefully you can imagine yourself soaring like that, but I need your help defining exactly what that means in a feet-to-the-earth, tangible […]

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How to Cultivate the Discipline of Astonishment

In this episode, I’ll walk through a chapter of the book, Everything. It’s essential and life changing to develop a discipline of astonishment, and in this episode, I help you raise your eyes toward heaven and practice astonishment toward God. Quote: This, after all, is the goal of the American dream: to make much of […]

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What made me cry (in a good way)

I found this correspondence in a message folder on Facebook I forgot about. Imagine my joy when I read these amazing words. What a story! What beauty! She gave me permission to share her story (without sharing her name) with you. Consider this: she has just recently let her story out. My encouragement to you: […]

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How to Rejoice Always!

Here is the podcast I mentioned about Aaron Kennard from the Smart and Simple Matters Podcast. The Scripture: Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live […]

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10 Ways to Dethrone Debbie (or Donald) Downer

Here are some verses you probably already have memorized: “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT. I believe joy is a mindset. And I believe I’ve missed it many times. The apostle Paul encourages us […]

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How did I get published? Find out…

This week I’m sharing my publication journey (it’s a long one, certainly not overnight!) I also wrote about that journey here. I pray that my path inspires you to follow your dreams, even when obstacles push against you.

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