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The 2020 Pandemic Exposed My Weaknesses, Defenses, Strengths, and Potential

Not unlike most of the world, 2020 threw me into a tailspin and exposed a shadow side I was unaware of. My last post was a tribute to turning 50, where the future was my to possess. Little did I know four weeks later, everyone's world would be turned upside down. And I would see just how emotionally unhealthy I really was.
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A Letter to My 8-Year-Old Self

You'll spend a lot of your life feeling like you don't fit in. Most of the time, you'll believe it's because you're not enough, and then you'll swing to you're just too much. Somewhere along the way, you'll lose yourself, but you'll discover her again. You will actually fall in love with her, and fitting in won't seem to be that big of a deal. But it will suck that the revelation comes so much later in life.

When the Enemy Begins His Assault, Run for Refuge

Welcome back to Karla from HopeinHisPresence!  We always enjoy a word from Karla, and look forward to her wisdom.  This post was first published here, over at Karla's home on the web - make sure to leave her some love! When you are moving…

Beaten Not Defeated

Please welcome our friend Karla from Hope in His Presence.  We are so blessed, because Karla brings something to the table that not many can muster up on a daily basis...joy.  Her heart for the Lord is deeply infectious, while her words are…

I Am Enough

We were just thrilled to hear Nicole Neitzel over at Loving Relentlessly was willing to share her experience with Stronghold! Nicole's honest, authentic writings are like a cool drink of water that soothe the parched lips of those whispering…

I've Been in the Wrong Camp

A big welcome to our friend and supporter, Brandi, from over at Faith2Shine.  Brandi's faith and insight are only two of the many reasons we wanted her to read Stronghold before the general public...and we were blessed to hear she'd be blogging…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} What To Do While You Wait for Your Breakthrough

{I am so excited to introduce Susie Larson, Co-host of Focus on the Family's Everyday Relationships with Dr. Greg Smalley, Host of Live the Promise with Susie Larson, and Media Voice for Mood Radio. I have loved Susie's books for years; Alone…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} Things Not Seen

{Today, I want to welcome my dear friend Hilary Harris, from Hil's Kitchen Blog. We stood with Hilary in prayer as her daughter fought for her life. At the same time that was happening, I was writing the message Faith Over Fear. I can recall…

{Five Minute Friday} Longing For The RELEASE

Today I am heading over to hang with Lisa-Jo Baker for a five minute break to participate in her Five-Minute Friday and allow my mind to ponder on a word and give myself permission to just write without rules!  No butterflies where harmed…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} The Day My Husband Left Me

{It is with such pleasure that I introduce Amy Cutler from Forever Beloved. I fell in love with Amy when I stumbled upon her blog over at Christian Blogger Network. Her down to earth writing style just drew me right in. I love how she blogs…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} If Your Promise Disappears, Do You Still Trust Him?

{It is with such excitement that I introduce the amazing blogger, Brandi Rennemeyer,  from Faith 2 Shine. I have enjoyed reading her incredibly eloquent blog posts. She has such a way with words that will draw you into whatever she's written.…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} My Journey Out Of Hiding

{It's with such joy that I introduce, Staci Payne, the social media coordinator for Remade Ministries, and a very dear friend of mine. Today is Staci's debut as a blogger and writer on the ol' interweb, and she's come out fierce and fearless!…