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What if you could listen in on a candid conversation between a mom and public school teacher about parenting teens? Well now you can! Watch or listen to the full video conversation between a teacher of over 21 years and myself as we open up about our lived experiences around life and parenting. Be freshly…
Continue reading ➞ Conversation with a teacher about teens & life
We can come to God even when others misunderstand or they just don't get it. Sometimes we get what we pray for and sometimes we don't. But regardless of what happens, the question is, what do we do with these issues? What do we do with these concerns? We bring these questions, issues, and concerns…
Continue reading ➞ How do you give back to God? Sermon from 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 lectionary text
I have three different opportunities that might be for you, or it might not. Read a mini-description below for Spiritual Direction - Group or Individual, and an upcoming Book Club. Reach out to me if you are interested in learning more or if you would like to meet with me to see what it feels…
Mary Healy in her Hebrews commentary wrote about a paralyzed person healed from surgery still needs to use their muscles to walk. Today, my aim is to encourage you to walk! You've been fully restored thanks to God's provision through Jesus. Let us actively walk out our faith through this new and living way. Today's…
Continue reading ➞ A New and Living Way sermon from Hebrews 10:11-25
Have you ever felt, "I don't have a large following on social media, so I guess I can't do x, y, z..." I hear this often from other writers and artists and, sometimes, depending on what new venture I'm about to jump into, these thoughts cross my mind as well. I try not to let…
Continue reading ➞ Don’t let your lack of followers limit you
This happened this summer and I shared it on Instagram (IG @SejanaShines), but I wanted to upload it here too. I am thankful for the many ways that the Lord works and how people, even people whom we don't yet know, can be impacted by our actions. I am thinking about this now, months later,…
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