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Gaining a New Understanding of Grace
Each year since 2011 I've chosen one word to live by - one word I want to define my year. I've lived out trust, radical faith, productivity, choosing to say no more, walking with more intention, truth, and rest. But this past year - this 2017 - I have struggled. My...
How to Fulfill Your Purpose with Community
This is a guest post by Kristin L. Hanley. Kristin is a homeschool mom, an adjunct professor, and a Bible study leader. Her book, Navigating a Sea of Emotions was released in January. To learn more about Kristin, visit her blog. Kristin and her family live near...
Are You Living Life in Frustration or Success?
Remember being at the beginning of 2017 and so excited about the new year? It’s a fresh start. You can hear the excitement in your voice. You’re gonna rock this year! And then…. Life hits you by February… March… June… August… November... And you ask yourself, Where...
You Are Not Who Yesterday Says You Are
You. Yes, you… The one sitting there in a cesspool of shame thinking you’re the only one who has sinned and if anyone finds out your secret you’ll be publicly flogged, kicked out of town, and thrown into a pit of hungry hyenas. I love you. No, seriously, I do. I love...
Finding God’s Grace on the Mountaintop
I've heard the story about Moses not being able to enter the Promised Land at least a dozen times. The short version: Moses sinned in his anger, again, and God said, "Okay buddy, I love you and stuff, but because of your actions you won't get to lead the Israelites...
If I’d Only Accept ©2017
I don't know about you, but I struggle with receiving forgiveness from God. I tend to think I have to punish myself before I can truly be forgiven. I allow shame and guilt and condemnation to spend way too much time in my life before I truly accept His forgiveness. I...
Can God Still Do What We Read About in the Bible?
You have to admit there are some stories in the Bible that take your breath away and wonder how it's possible those things really happened. I mean... Noah built a ginormous boat and it had never rained a drop. Jonah was spit out by a fish who'd swallowed more from...
My Friend Needs a Kidney Transplant
Update on March 22: My friend Mindy was 5 days away from getting a new kidney. Her aunt was a match. Then she received devastating news. The Transplant Team called to say the final crossmatch blood work did not pass the necessary criteria - indicating a great...
The Bravest Prayer
Have you ever heard God whisper to you? Maybe it sounded quietly, or maybe it was so loud in the depths of your soul you knew without a doubt He was clearly leading you to do something crazy BIG! Here's a disclaimer: When you decide to follow that whisper, some people...
#coffeewithsj episode 10: the power of journaling through Scripture.
Do you personalize Scripture and apply it to your every day life? There's so much power in breaking down a Bible verse and making it personal specifically for you. I'm sharing with you how I process through Scripture and apply it to my every day life. Thanks for...
Say Goodbye to Dieting & Start Living!
The Diet Haters Podcast with Sundi Jo helps women learn how to stop dieting, lose weight, find lasting results, and learn their true identities in Christ!
Say Goodbye to Dieting & Start Living!
The Diet Haters Podcast with Sundi Jo helps women learn how to stop dieting, lose weight, find lasting results, and learn their true identities in Christ!