Award-winning author, Christian women's speaker & Clinical Counsellor

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Nicole's relatable, enthusiastic style, coupled with her sense of humour and years of professional counselling experience - brings a unique and refreshing, hope-filled message to your event.

Available for women’s groups and retreats, as well as corporate events, her speaking brings an enthusiastic and relatable message that will leave participants feeling encouraged, educated and excited.

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I am excited to let you know that my new book, You Are Wanted - Reclaiming the Truth of Who You Are is available on Amazon!

This book is for every woman who has ever felt rejected, abandoned, or betrayed. It's a powerful blend of real life stories, therapeutic strategies, and biblical truths to help you through your painful season of loss and remind you that you are never alone in the valley.

“This book is a masterpiece! You are Wanted will captivate your heart, equip you to recover from brokenness, and prepare you to help others. Nicole Langman has poured years of professional training and personal experience into this epic manuscript. She blends therapeutic information, biblical applications, powerful illustrations, and extraordinary take-aways within each chapter. You’ll want to purchase one copy for yourself and several more to give to women who need the hope and help this book offers.”

–Carol Kent, Speaker and Author of He Holds My Hand: Experiencing God’s Presence and Protection (Tyndale)

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Beautifully Broken:
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It's hard to explain the unthinkable. The horror that crashes in and changes everything. Thankfully, we don't need to explain to God. He knows, and He is in the business of bringing beauty from brokeness.

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I want to know what they talked about, don’t you?

As they navigated the ninety or so miles of rugged, treacherous terrain between Nazareth and Bethlehem, what did they say to each other?

Did they laugh out loud about the wild miracle God had invited them into?

Did they feel awkward in the silences and fill the space with silly stories and antics?

Or were they giddy? Singing and dancing as they made their way.

They were teenagers after all.

And there’s Jesus. Perfect Jesus. Tucked carefully beside Mary’s heart, just days from His birth.

Already Lord. Already the Savior. Already the One all of creation cries out for.

Jesus.

What incredible joy there must have been there in those moments leading up.

Being so close to Joy Himself.

And this morning as we anticipate with them - with those human teenagers on the most important walk of their lives - let’s breathe deep the joy of this history changing miracle.

Let’s remember Who exactly He is. And what He means.

This Baby. Our Saviour.

His IS Joy. He IS Peace. He IS Hope.

And while the world demands our attention and seeks to pull us away from the whole point - may you and I hunker down with a determined knowing. Just as they did.

Jesus is coming. Jesus.

He changes everything.

Jesus - He makes the darkness tremble. He silences fear.

Remember and Rejoice in that this morning.

❤️

“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans‬ ‭15‬:‭13‬ ‭(NLT‬‬)

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Psalm‬ ‭16‬:‭11‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

I’m just over here thinking about Mary.

And how it must have been to be her. Carrying Jesus.

Tucked inside her, right close to her heart, the Prince of Peace.

And I just can’t quite fathom how it must have felt. To carry both the weight of the unknown and also the promise of His presence.

To step into all this meant - anchored in Peace.

Her changed plans an offering of trust.

Knowing in her soul that the God Who chose her would also sustain her.

Because peace isn’t about having clarity or ease, but about trusting with certainty the One Who calls us.

Peace isn’t about things going as planned. It’s about accepting the redirect with eyes and heart fixed on the One Who can be trusted.

One day we’ll get to sit down with Mary and hear all about those days leading up.

To hear from her what it was like to hold uncertainty and Peace Himself all at the same time.

But in the meantime, this morning if your life feels anything but peaceful - please take a minute to ponder Mary.

And then - because He is the whole point - ponder deep the precious cargo she’s carrying to Bethlehem.

Jesus. Let Him settle your soul in the chaos. Let His peace infiltrate in the most beautiful way.

Let Mary’s peace remind you, He has come - and He is with you.
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““Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.””
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭27‬ ‭NIV‬‬

I have no idea what to say here.

This quote caught me by surprise today and I can’t stop thinking about it.

Thank you CS. Lewis for always setting things straight.

Here’s the gross truth…

If you’ve been unchosen, there’s been a camp built against you.

And inside that camp is a bunch of folks who’ve linked together a highlight reel of your short comings.

Villainizing is a tactic of the camp builders. Of the finger pointers. Of the stone slingers.

Please - please please - do not listen deep to the nasty narrative of the onlookers.

Let them.

Own what’s yours. Repent as needed. Make amends as you can.

And then lean heavy on the One Who knows the truth of you.

Let Him sort out the stone slingers.

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PS…if by chance you find yourself in the camp building side of things… pointing fingers and fixing to sling stones….

“How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭(NIV‬‬)

“Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭5‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

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Once upon a time - not long ago - I sat on this very beach and declared myself too broken.

I told God about the damaged goods His daughter had become.

I told Him I would never trust again.

That the tainted and empty promises, the betrayal and lies had left me too undone.

I declared on this very beach in Mexico that I would never love again.

It was too risky. I was too broken.

But God doesn’t march to our beat.

He doesn’t agree with our broad strokes about how things will go.

And I can almost picture Him smile His knowing smile when we tell Him what’s too broken. Or too jagged.

So imagine my wonder and joy as I walked that same beach the other day. Arm in arm with this guy.

And it’s not lost on me that God did a thing I can’t thank Him enough for.

That trusting HIM helped me trust this beautiful man.

That loving HIM - the God who created love - blew wide the door for loving again.

So, from my heart to yours, if you’re wondering about love again. If you’ve tapped out and declared yourself too undone.

Please look at this picture and know that I get it. And God gets it.

But He’s the Master Planner. Always working. Take yourself off the case for worrying about the future of love in your life.

And just deep dive into loving HIM. Into trusting HIM. He will do immeasurably and abundantly more.

And if you’ve seen Him do it in your life, leave a ❤️ or a 🙌 or a something to let others know you get it. And that God heals broken hearts.

❤️❤️❤️

There was a time - back when the wounds were still weeping - that I thought for sure the story was too jagged to share.

That the scars were too ….. I don’t know. Shameful.

I glanced sideways at myself and wished away the parts handed over through the twists and turns I didn’t like.

Ugly. I’d call them. As though they somehow tainted the thing God created.

Sure there’s still the odd spot that makes me wince. But it’s less now.

Now that I’ve given it perspective. Now that I see what’s been done.

Every single scar is a reminder of what God has brought me through.

Every single scar is evidence of a God Who rescues. Who saves. Who steps in.

Every one is a beautiful testimony of a woman redeemed. Restored. Healed by the Holy hands of the Man Who died for her.

Not ugly. Not nasty.

So today you’re glancing sideways at yourself. If the wounds are weeping and you’re wishing for a prettier story.

Look closer. Look deeper. He’s not leaving you undone. Lean into Him more. And then even more.

There is beauty in your scars when they’ve been healed by the Healer.

And every single one of them is evidence of His restorative work in your life. And will be the birthmarks in a new chapter that will point others to Him.

❤️ Nicole

“The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭91‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭(NLT‬‬)

I would have. I would have gone back and scratched out big chunks and rewritten an easier way.

I would undo some of those choices and shout “no!” to things I said “yes” to.

If He’d handed me the pen, I’d have scratched out bits and pieces too sharp to hold. And even the parts I loved that were connected to parts that hurt, I’d have snuffed them out too.

It would have been - if He had let me - a wildly frantic, radical overhaul of the gimpy story.

But not anymore. Not now. Not on this side of things.

Because the brutal chapters hold the most beautiful moments with my Rescuer.

The busted up pieces splattered across my pages are all now redeemed and restored.

Those chapters gave me a front row seat to a miracle by my Saviour.

His hands in my life. Weaving beauty from the ashes. Calming storms, building sunrises. Breathing new life. Writing - always writing another chapter.

And…. His hands in your life. Even now. Weaving and building and healing behind the scenes.

We hold gimpy chapters, don’t we. The things done and said, the brutal stories we hold and things we can’t unknow. Or unsee.

He isn’t finished writing. He’s not done yet.

He sees the broken pieces. He knows all the characters and the entire story line. Right to the end.

This morning if you’re wishing He’d hand the pen over - I get that.

If you’d rather scratch out parts that are too sharp to hold - oh how I get that.

If you can, step away from the wrestle for a time. Take yourself off the case for today. And lean into the promise that God is close to the broken hearted. He rescues His kids. He works every single thing together for the good of those who love Him.

It doesn’t all make sense. I know that. But your Author is asking us to trust Him. He’s an excellent Writer and He knows what He’s doing.

So today, leave the pen where it belongs and let Him do His thing.

We can trust Him with every part of our story.

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“looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭(KJV‬‬)

I think about them, on the heels of 400 years of slavery and abuse. Wedged up against the sea - Pharaoh’s huge army bearing down on them.

There was good reason to panic. They’d been through it.

And they didn’t understand why, if God really was rescuing them, He’d let the Egyptians chase them down and win.

“Better to be slaves in Egypt than corpses in the desert!” They cried to Moses.

I’ve done this, by the way. I’ve wondered about the rescue and about God’s good plan.

I’ve cried out in panic about the plan. I’ve had snotty comments and fear based narratives roll off my tongue.

I think you know what I mean.

We’ve been through it. The slavery of a life in bondage or a season of heartache and pain can easily lead to a wondering about God. A questioning.

We’re in good company. Because even after all God had done for His people - they still doubted.

They still threw up their hands and judged God’s process.

Moses’s answer?

Be still. The Lord Himself will fight for you.

Be still. The Lord - Himself - will fight for you.

He’s not sending the second or third in command. He Himself will fight. For you.

I can’t imagine the grumblings amongst the Israelites. But I know how I’ve been.

When God Himself rescued me and it didn’t go exactly as I thought it should.

Or the most obvious route out isn’t the way He takes.

But God doesn’t think like us (thank goodness). And His rescues don’t look like we think they should.

And, more than that, He always (always) knows what He’s doing. He knows the best way. And He has the best plan.

So if you can - think about our ancient ancestors wedged up against the sea in panic. And remember, the same God Who rescued them, rescues us too.

He’s not taking orders from us. And He doesn’t need to explain His process.

We just need to be still.

Deep breath. Look for Him. Document Him. Remind yourself of Him.

Even today - right now - the Lord Himself is fighting for you. You need only to be still.

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“And Moses said to the people, ‘Fear not. Stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will work for you today.” Ex. 14:13a (ESV)

And what are you up to today??
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If you recognize this beastly thing, you’re nodding a knowing nod.

And yes, the life lesson is that some pain is for our good. And some discomfort is necessary for wellbeing.

Ya ya.

But come on…. We can put a man on the moon but they can’t find a better way….?

May your morning be more comfortable ❤️

Do not think for a second I have this all figured out.

I do not.

But what I know for sure is that the nasty narrative handed over through the trauma of betrayal - that stuff sticks.

It lingers long.

But we must unlearn it. What we spin on sinks in.

What we recite and rehearse - it carves itself deeper. As though we agree with what’s been done and said.

As though we accept the torch from the one who’s harmed us and carry on the tradition.

Nope. Don’t do it.

Unlearn the nasty and pick up the new narrative. The true narrative.

Decide against agreement with the wrong doer and come back into agreement with the One Who holds all the Truth.

The One Who designed you. Built you. Hand spun you into being.

He’s your very best bet.

And the stuff He wants to teach you will soften all the edges from the messages never meant for you in the first place.

❤️

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)
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This never gets old for me.

Sadie, the free ranging, do-her-own-thing, wildly unpredictable doodle. Now transformed into a recall Rock Star.

And I had to smile this morning as she ran back time and time again. I let her wander, and then I’d call her name.

And every single time, she spun on her heels and ran back. Eyes on me.

May we do the same. When we hear His voice, may we spin and run to Him.

Eyes locked on our Leader. On the One Who holds every good and perfect gift. The One Who knows the way through.

Run back to Him. Listen deep for His voice and run like our life depends on it.

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As you step into your day, remember the promise.

He will never leave you. Not for a second does it cross His mind.

He will not abandon, reject or betray you. He is not ever done with you, over it, or choosing someone else.

When it all fades away and the grief of the new normal is thick and gross. And the loneliness of the nightmare echoes in every space.

Remember Who is reaching in, grabbing ahold. Remember the One Who will carry you through.

Today and every day, you are seen. He delights in you.

He is for you. Like, fully for you. Let that truth soothe some of the sore today.

❤️

PS…. I’d love to pray for you today. Leave a 🙏 or a something if you’d like me to pray for you.

“So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭6‬ ‭(ESV‬)
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This is a hard one. Oh my goodness… how I know this.

People believe stories without fact checking.

And… they decide against truth because the lie is painted up with such fancy colours. Such well spun words.

People will choose against you. They’ll believe what they’re fed.

Let them.

In the darkest moments, we learn who our people are.

When the stories are painted and the crowd thins out…. Have a look.

The gift is often in the purge.

Let people be wrong about you.

But…..

And please don’t forget this part.

Do not let their wrongness bring about wrongness in you.

Don’t let it make you mean.

Let them be wrong. Jesus did.

Even Jesus was run out of His hometown. Even Jesus had to kick the dirt off His feet as the people He loved decided against Him.

And even today, while millions are wrong about Him, He still loves them.

So today if you’re hustling for the nay-sayers to hear your side of things - remember Who knows the truth.

Remember the One Who never gets convinced against you. Who would never swallow rumours or hearsay.

His is the only opinion that matters. He sees. He knows.

And He is right about you.

❤️

”But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭6‬:‭27‬-‭29‬ ‭(NLT‬‬)

Super sappy Thank you Tuesday!

Thank you. You know who you are.

Thank you for saying yes when God laid it on your heart. Thank you for being part of the faith story for the people you’ve ministered to.

Please never underestimate the impact you have. Your time matters. Your commitment to the team matters.

And one day you’ll be surrounded by the smiling faces of those you’ve pointed toward the Cross.

Thank you.

❤️
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This isn’t your battle.

And besides. It’s been won already anyway.

So this morning if you’re waking to another day of the nightmare.

Or the hand-me-down narrative never meant for you.

Grab ahold of Truth. Even in the ashes, He’s there. He’s always there.

Remember Who exactly it is that goes before you. Who stands behind you.

Who lives in you.

We are strangers here. Living for a just a few heartbeats in a foreign land.

Grab ahold, in as much as you can, of the eternal perspective. And declare Him victorious over all of it.

But. Christ in you.

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“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭2‬:‭20‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Rest assured - how we treat each other is important to God.

How we handle our hurt. Our anger. The wrong doings against us.

It matters very much to Him.

In a world convinced that emotions justify behaviour - be wise.

It’s a lie of our time.

Emotions are not a compass used by the wise.

And part two - how you’ve been treated has not gone unseen.

What’s happened to you. The harsh words, the nightmare handed to you through the selfishness of another.

Seen. By God Himself.

He cares very much about the treatment of His kids.

And since He is just. And good.

Since He doles out consequences in His own time and His own way.

Just rest in the knowing that your God sees what’s happened. He knows what’s been said - all of it.

May you find comfort in the knowing that what matters to you, matters very much to Him.

Let Him burrow His eternal perspective, His peace, and the promise of His good plan deep in your soul today.

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“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?
And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.
But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.
Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10‬:‭29‬-‭31‬ (ESV)

Sadie ate much of my Bible. I know 🤦🏼‍♀️

But even though chunks are missing and the cover has been ingested… I love reading from this broken Bible.

Today I’m reminded through the struggles of Habakkuk that no matter what happens - God is in control.

Even though things hurt. And life doesn’t look like we hoped.

We can be confident in the One Who lifts us up. Who walks us through.

May you be reminded today that God doesn’t leave us alone in the mess. He doesn’t promise a pain free life. But He does promise to be with us through it.

We can trust Him. And we can rejoice in the truth that He is bigger than any mountain we’re climbing.

❤️

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A note to those among us who have been betrayed. Rejected. Abandoned.

A note for those of us spinning in the mental chaos left over from the unthinkable.

Do not - even in your mind - go about shoving your new self into old spaces.

You don’t fit there anymore.

God has rescued you.

He’s elevated you. Lifted you out. Filled you up. Emptied you of the things not meant for the one He loves.

Let Him lead you out and through. Away from the rubble.

We don’t fit there anymore.

And while the pain of the plucking still lingers, do not confuse the message.

If God has plucked you out, it’s because He’s walking you into something better.

Let Him.

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“For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives. Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭(NLT‬‬)
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That’s all.

Choosing peace is a rebellious act against the sins against us.

Healing isn’t in the apology. It’s not in the ownership of wrongs done.

Healing is in the decision to refuse to leave the power of peace in the hands of the one who has harmed us.

Healing is in the firm focus on the Peace Bringer. He knows what’s happened. He sees what they’ve done.

Let Him breathe His healing and His peace into the sore spaces.

And then - because He is just - let Him roll out the consequences as He sees fit.

❤️

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭15‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

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You know exactly what l mean.

If you’ve ever carried a broken heart, you know about weekends.

And evenings.

And special events. Holidays.

Days highlighted that others anticipate with enthusiasm.

You know about the flip side.
The anxiety and the wishing away.

The deeper loneliness and the quieter quiet of a new normal you don’t want.

And while I can’t take it away - can I step into it with you?

I’m just here thinking about you. Praying for you as you crawl into another weekend.

And if you were here - or l was there - we’d lean into the quiet (sometimes raging) space of the weekend.

And the whole thing would feel less lonely. And less heavy.

Broken hearts are easier to carry when others who understand are close up.

It’s why we need Jesus. And it’s why He says we need others.

So.... If you’ve read this far, it’s because you are quite likely the carrier of a broken heart or a broken dream.

And you’re quite likely a knower of the long hours of the weekend. Of the evenings. Of the holidays.

So, I’m thinking of doing something different for the wounded among us.

A special group, resource, experience just for those who know about weekend pain and would like something beautiful and meaningful to help fill some of the painful space.

If you think you’d like to know more, leave 🙋‍♀️ or a 🫶 or a something and I’ll DM you more information.

And in the meantime, as you step into this weekend, please remember to lean heavy on our close up God.

And my go to: Read Roman’s 5-8. Twice.

Highlight and write out the verses and words that jump out. Ask God about them and then write out what you hear in your heart.

And don’t forget to let me know if you’d like more information on a new resource I’m building.

You can do this weekend. You can. There isn’t a second of any of this that you’ve faced alone. And you’re one weekend closer to the other side.

❤️

“The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
Psalms 34:17-18 (NLT)

I know. This passage is a promise from God to the Israelites. A promise of restoration and a reminder of His unwavering commitment to His people.

And when I was face down in it. When I found myself wandering in the deepest valley of my life. When everything I thought was true, wasn’t.
And my identity was all twisted up in the new normal I didn’t want.

I found comfort in this same unwavering commitment. God is loyal to His people.

He restores and redeems.

So if you’re wandering in your own personal desert today, can I encourage you to claim this promise. As our ancestors did.

God is in the business of rebuilding. There is no history too jagged. No heart too hard.

No wound too gaping.

He will rebuild His people. He’s doing it now as He always has.

We can trust His heart and His promise.

❤️

“I will rebuild you, my virgin Israel. You will again be happy and dance merrily with your tambourines.”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭31‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Thank you to @foxandpebble for this beautiful image!

Thank You Jesus for the wounds.

For Your determined journey to the cross. Through the grave and to Your rightful place.

For completing the mission and staying the course.

It will not be lost on me again.

You made a way when there was no way. You built the only bridge that ever mattered.

The only bridge that ever mattered.

Because of You, we are free. Because of what You did - and all You endured - we live in victory.

Thank You for all of it. The life You led, the death You died. The covenant You keep.

May we hang on every Word You say. And remember who we are in You.

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This right here is a girl in an incredible shade of green holding a book contract with Kregel publishing!!!

I’ve been here freaking out with anticipation to tell you!!

I signed with the AMAZING Kregel Publishing Team and will be bringing you another book!!

Woohooo! Stay tuned for updates and news on this.

Very soon, I’ll be looking for beta readers, launch team members and prayer partners. So if you’re interested in being part of this please be sure to do two things:

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Woohooo!!

Thank you Kregel Publications for this opportunity!

Yay God!! Thank You for beauty from ashes and immeasurably more. You are so so kind 🥰❤️

And Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matt.‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Two things from this passage that jumped out for me today:

1. Wait for Jesus! Goodness gracious…. May we wait. No matter how long it takes, or how our agenda and our plan has to change…. Let’s just agree that the waiting is better than taking matters into our own hands.

And, 2. Sometimes the storms are long. And terrible. And we feel like we’re out there battling it alone. But there’s Jesus. Pursing and rescuing. Sometimes He calms the storm. Sometimes He calms His child.

But in every way, He’s always in it with us.

He’s a show up God. We can trust Him.
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What do you take away from John 6:16-21?

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While the world worlds. While the ones we thought would never fall, fall.

While they shove words in God’s mouth and declare it His Will.

“biblical”….. they call it.

While it all spins in destructive terribleness…..

No matter what. We keep our hearts locked on the Author and Finisher.

Listening deep for His voice and His Will - even when we don’t understand. Even when it doesn’t align with our human desires. Or our best laid plans.

Even when we want what we want and it’s supported by popular culture.

We - the faithful ones - refuse to be swayed by popular culture.

We follow Him - in confident assurance of His promises. Of His love.

We trust Him. The One and Only Who holds it all in His hands.

Because we know He will work this all out for the good of us who love Him.

And we understand that these struggles are just light and momentary when we hold it all up - when we hold it all up to Eternity.

We are not like those who turn away from God to their own destruction.

No - we are the faithful ones.

Faithful ones.

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“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

“I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭16‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

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Don’t get me wrong, every kick in the pants He’s ever dealt is for our good and His glory.

But wow… wow. Ya know?

Some of the gentle and not so gentle redirects are …. Painful.

But still, even in that, He is good.
And fair.

So, if you’re looking for a Friday morning prayer, here’s one I’m praying today.

Thank You Father. Thank You for seeing us. It blows my mind that the gnarly bits never cause You to turn away. You keep looking on us. Seeing us. No matter where we’ve gone or how far we’ve been - Your eyes are on us.

And thank You for knowing us. For really, really knowing us. For knowing things about us we haven’t discovered yet. For knowing our beauty. Our struggles. Our pain. Our sin.

And then, even after what You see and all You know… Your love bursts. It bursts for us. Like, it’s a love that makes You run! Run to us with joy radiating and a heart full of celebration for us.

Oh how we appreciate Your love. It’s gotten us through so much.

And then as if Your love isn’t enough, You forgive all of it. Every piece of it. Tossing it as far as the east is from the west. Gone. Forgiven and forgotten.

I can’t even….🤯

But You don’t stop there …. Because the whole thing comes together in this redeeming thing You do. You take what was and turn it into this beautiful new creation. Inviting us into a new and deeply personal relationship with You. Restored. Made new. Overhauled.

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Thank You for this. Thank You for all of this unbelievable and generous kindness.

And thank You for the odd kick in the pants. We know You know what’s needed. We know You see ahead and have good plans.

We know that in the transforming of us, the kicks in the pants are purposeful and good.

Help us Lord to never forget Who You are. To revere You. And to continually stand in awe of You.

You alone are worthy of everything we have to give. And so much more.

But today we offer all of it to You. Help us be more like You in every way.

In Your good and fair and powerful Name,

Amen
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Our tendency is to identify with the little guy on the right.

Our eyes tend to fall on the fear and brokenness on the face of that little lamb.

We’ve been there. We’ve been knee deep in the mess - abusive words, lies, anger we didn’t deserve spewed at us.

We’ve been that victim. And we know how it feels to be rescued by the Rescuer. To be defended by the Defender.

But this morning, my eyes land on the nasty one on the left.

The contempt and fury. The bullying. The pride and superiority. The determined efforts to shrink his (or her) victim in an effort to feel bigger. To gain power.

Here’s what’s on my heart today - may we not be Christians - people who say we love Jesus - who treat people terribly.

May we not twist scripture to support choices not supported by God’s Word.

You and I have seen people who claim to have an intimate relationship with our Father, wound others in the flock.

We’ve loved people who hold their Bible in one hand and still have a death grip on selfishness, pride and superiority.

May we have enough humility to see which side of things we’re on.

So this morning I look differently at this picture. This morning I see our Rescuer. Our Defender.

Definitely. He runs to our rescue. He defends and He saves.

But I also see our Discipliner. Our Parent.

The One Who takes seriously being misrepresented. Misquoted. Misused.

The One Who does not take lightly His kids mistreating each other. Pride infiltrating and masquerading.

May we not find our Saviour running like this in our direction if we are in fact the nasty one on the left.

(Insert gulp)

Just my light and feel good thoughts this morning 😆

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“There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭6‬:‭16‬-‭19‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

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A shout out.

To the space holders.

To those of you who don’t see tears as weakness - but as acts of courage. As reminders of humanness.

As the necessary response to the unbelievable heaviness. The painful pivots and unwanted goodbyes.

A proclamation of gratitude to those who see vulnerability as a powerful choice of the brave. A reset. A thing of honour and strength.

And a deep soul thank you to those who lift up in prayer the heavy hearted, the confused and broken and the weary. No judgement. No eye rolls.

Just steadfast conversations with God on the journey.

Thank you for being those among us who see the warrior.

Thank you.

Thank you.

❤️

“Be good friends who love deeply.”Rom.12:9

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