Hope and Healing for a Stronger You

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Every garden has a snake–and how I handle mine
If you've been following my social media, you've been noticing that I've posted azalea pictures, ad nauseam. I'm sorry. I just have beautiful azaleas, thanks…
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How to kill a snake
In honor of spring, gardens, and snakes that look like garden hoses and bungee cords, I'm reposting a well-loved blog about how an ordinary woman…
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What I love about spring
1. Trees. I love that trees in Virginia bloom white, pink, and purple before their leaves come out. Flowers on trees is a terribly clever idea.…
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Nature-lover turned Nature-killer
It's a beautiful spring day in central Virginia. No humidity (a cause for celebration in itself), bright blue skies, a light breeze, and the…
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We need your reviews. Thanks so much for taking 2

We need your reviews. Thanks so much for taking 2 minutes to do this! Just click on "Ratings" & "Customer Reviews." Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/Compassion-Storybook-Bible-Sue-Schlesman/dp/1637971249/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M8WNLWLCAFOF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.268Nbk6s9FJK9DDmV0bOCk4Bsba-eNwbbcZ5ag9tiAyU_ScLacWaPV5tPbVwT4Kr.Ive5oL14t3iIng5Xs189RbDHD0zDei0lsifFYy0o_Wo&dib_tag=se&keywords=compassion+storybook+bible+crystal+bowman&qid=1732285919&sprefix=COMPASSION+STORYBOOK+BIBLE%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1
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Our pain and struggles can sidetrack us into think

Our pain and struggles can sidetrack us into thinking that God isn't fair, he isn't keeping his promises, and he doesn't care.

He cares.

He already proved that by dying on the cross. He doesn't have anything else to prove.

The pain and problems in this world are because of us, not God. Could God make all tragedy disappear?

Sure. But that's how he started the world--in perfection--and we screwed that up in no time. And is it love if you make someone love you back?

Our pain and trauma are the result of human sin. Once we get over ourselves, we're free to be thankful, repentant, and obedient to an all-powerful God who wants to take our mess and transform it into something beautiful.

God is all about redemption. It's who he is and who has always been. Give him your mess and let him redeem it.

Your life will surpass what you would have prescribed. It will have eternal value and affect generational change.

That's who God is.

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Thank you, Terry Whalin, for your encouragement an

Thank you, Terry Whalin, for your encouragement and kind words. We appreciate the endorsement! #write2sell #kidsbible #compassionstorybookbible #trainupachild
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Communicators Collective Retreat starts tonight! #

Communicators Collective Retreat starts tonight! #myrtlebeach #womensupportingwomen #leadership #womeninministry

A gingerbread house by @julielavenderwrites ! So c

A gingerbread house by @julielavenderwrites ! So cute! #gingerbreadhouse #baking #christmasbaking

She’s a strong one! I’m sure the slow mid-week

She’s a strong one! I’m sure the slow mid-week training intervals with me made all the difference. 🤣 #halfmarathon #rva #friends