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I share a name and a birthday with my Grandpa — named Marissa Don after Donald Bailey, and both born on December 29th. ▫️ He passed away the year before I was born, but his legacy of kindness, humor, and compassion lives on through my beautiful mom and her siblings. From the stories I have heard, he had the rugged strength and tender heart of a true cowboy. He was beloved as a father and a soldier, a husband and a friend. ▫️ Happy Veteran’s Day to the brave men and women who have fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. You are not forgotten. We see you, we honor you, and we thank you.
🙋🏼‍♀️ I need this right now. This week has seemed to bring to the surface so many areas of my inadequacy — as a friend, wife, employee, leader, daughter, sister... you name it and I can list the ways I am falling short. ▫️ My fear and my pride remind me to “be better” and to “do more,” and in my flesh I listen and agree. ▫️ But that is not the voice of God. My Good Shepherd addresses me always as “My Beloved” and speaks only life over me. It is HIS perfection - his perfect love - that drives out my fear. It is the glorious presence of my Savior that humbles my heart and rescues me from my pride. ▫️ Jesus, take my eyes off of myself. Fix my gaze on you, and renew my tired mind. I am not the Savior, YOU are. Tell me again that it isn’t about DOING but about BEING, simply being yours.
Two years ago I was working in sales at a tech startup company in Orange County, California. My heart wrestled daily with what I knew my Good Shepherd had whispered into my spirit ten years before. I had heard Him, but I never believed Him. There was no way I would ever be pure enough or knowledgeable enough to step into ministry. ▫️ “Daughter, boldly proclaim the name of Jesus Christ.” Even at my darkest, the impossible words of my Maker sang sweetly to my soul. ▫️ At work today I sat around a dinner table with these incredible and inspiring brothers and sisters, and I leaned in as each one shared stories of our Savior gently moving them from darkness into light. Their eyes sparkled and their faces glowed as they spoke the precious name of Jesus Christ, recounting the ways He had rescued and regenerated their hearts. They talked about revival and the revolutionary reality of the Gospel. ▫️ I listened in awe of our God, deeply encouraged by the way He is using His children to share His love with the world. @crazylove @harmonygrillo @alysfight — You refreshed my heart tonight! What you are doing matters, and is echoing in eternity even now. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. ▫️ And right now, I am at home with tears of wonder streaming down my face. The words of my Good Shepherd are far more powerful than my impurity or my ignorance. Jesus has imparted His purity to me; His Spirit is the one who gives wisdom and revelation and knowledge. He is Love, Life, Light, and Truth. And I am His. ▫️ “For He spoke, and it came to be...”
These sacred and holy scriptures leave me in breathless wonder, time and time again. 🙏🏻 Thankful anew today for the gift of literacy, unlimited access to the written Word of God, and a Teacher who is ever-present and always patient.
This story was not easy to write, but I know it is important to tell. 🙏🏻 Link in bio. ▫️ ▫️ 📸: Sunset in the beautiful village of Kamakumba
It was truly a joy working with you all! Thank you for so generously sharing your creativity, knowledge, laughter and time with me. I can’t say that I have ever in my life been referred to as “the talent” before so that was pretty confusing. Haha! I loved learning from each of you! 💙 @goodjanesbeauty @sophialeebeauty @yeyi_a @lidestri
😭😭😭 @officialresound ・・・ “My worship” x @philthompsonworship This song will get good to you so QUICK!! 🙌🏾🏃🏾‍♀️💨 We can’t seem to stop singing it.
Beautiful Baby Blake Ellen, you are already so very loved. 💕 If you are anything like your precious mama, then you are going to change the world. It is a joy to celebrate your life, sweet little one. 👼 I can’t wait to meet you!
Seattle: a delightfully drizzly city that feels like a combo of San Francisco and Denver. 🌊🌲🏙💚 ▫️ After almost two years of having the most wonderful perk of free unlimited standby flights, Clark and I have had the privilege of visiting many major US cities. Traveling together has been an immense blessing to me, to our marriage, and (I pray) to our ministry as we step outside of our routines and gain new perspectives. ▫️ It’s funny, though - the more we have seen, the more downtown areas start to look and feel the same... busy intersections of cultures, classes, and consumers. The words of King Solomon echo in my mind as I consider the deep sameness of American society from coast to coast: What has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. My jaded thoughts reflect my jaded heart. Who will revive this heart and align it with my God’s? Who will replace this complacency with compassion and courage? ▫️ Praise JESUS! The One who makes all things NEW transforms the mundane into the marvelous. My outsider observations become passionate prayers, and every step is sacred as the holy name of Jesus Christ is whispered and worshipped along well-worn city streets. Strangers are now sisters and Spiritual realities replace stagnant skepticism. ▫️ Oh, how shallow I confess to be! I concern myself with finding good food and catching a glimpse of the most notable landmark when I was made to taste and see SO MUCH MORE! Lord, let me long for your presence more than your presents. Your nearness IS the ultimate gift. Your life IS the most epic experience. Your love IS the only thing that will satiate my soul. Lift my gaze so that I can see beyond myself.
Fallin’ for him all over again 🍁
...for his steadfast love endures forever... 🖤 Psalm 136
I still pinch myself when I go into work every day. ✨ What a gift it is to be surrounded by such wisdom, love, truth, and captivating faith in Jesus. ▫️ These two beautiful women have inspired and encouraged me through their books and teachings for years, and tonight I found myself sitting across the dinner table from @lysaterkeurst and @sheilawalsh1 being inspired all over again as they shared their stories and spoke of their scars with honesty, humility, and humor.🙏🏻 ▫️ Our God heals. Every scar I have represents a wound that has been treated, each mark is a sweet reminder of His faithfulness and love. Holy hands were once pierced for my transgressions and the sacred scars of my Savior bring me peace in place of punishment. This Gospel of grace is too good for me to grasp! ▫️ It was an honor to watch you both shine on @lifetodaytv this evening! 😭👏🏻💗 Thank you for your ministry — it matters, more than you know.
“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.” - Jesus Christ
We love spending time with our Healing Place International fam. Thank you for letting us join your outreach today - you all are truly amazing! 🙏🏻
How completely satisfying to turn from our limitations to a God who has none. A.W. Tozer
This crew + this view. 🙌🏻 Cinnamon Bears // Labor Day Weekend 2018 . . . . #unprecedented #thankful
BTS for @goodjanesbeauty with two absolutely gorgeous ladies, inside and out! What a pleasure it was to work with you both! 💕 ▫️ ▫️ MUA + Hair Styling: @sophialeebeauty Photography: @lidestri My Hair Color: @brittmccrady #brittanymccradyhair #thankful
My best friend is expecting TWO miracles! 🤩 TWINS!!! The journey for @valrod414 and Robert leading up to this very special announcement has not been easy, but a beautiful new adventure for this amazing family is just beginning. What an honor it is to share their story of faith, family, and following Jesus - the one who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. LINK IN BIO. #unprecedented
We love you Mario! So happy you came to visit us this weekend, brother. 🤗 #thankful
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