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    That Starfish Story
    mchristiann
    • 6 days ago
    • 3 min

    That Starfish Story

    Hello, friend. I’m writing this today because I believe there is someone who needs to hear it. I may never know who you are, but Jesus kn...
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    Perspective
    mchristiann
    • Aug 22, 2020
    • 3 min

    Perspective

    I struggle with discontentment. There are so many things about my life that I cannot change, and I often find myself feeling sad, frustra...
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    Arise Women's Ministry: The First Meeting
    mchristiann
    • Jul 26, 2020
    • 6 min

    Arise Women's Ministry: The First Meeting

    The peace that passes all understanding. That’s what I felt after meeting Darla for the first time. On May 15, 2020, God made it clear to...
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    Arise Women's Ministry: The Beginning
    Christi Morley
    • Jun 10, 2020
    • 8 min

    Arise Women's Ministry: The Beginning

    She knew it was God speaking to her. He had said something to her the day before, and it surprised her. So now she was alone at the park,...
    199 views0 comments
    My People
    mchristiann
    • May 13, 2020
    • 3 min

    My People

    As I approached my car, dog in tow, I felt my pockets for my keys...and felt nothing. I felt all my pockets. Nothing. Panic crept into my...
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    Red Ryder BB Gun
    mchristiann
    • Jan 12, 2020
    • 6 min

    Red Ryder BB Gun

    She was all I wanted this Christmas. A fluffy little bundle of energy with one blue eye and one brown eye. Our new puppy! Her name is Har...
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    A Letter To My Daughter On Her 13th Birthday
    mchristiann
    • Sep 9, 2019
    • 11 min

    A Letter To My Daughter On Her 13th Birthday

    My girl, Today you turn 13. 13 years ago I saw your face for the first time, and every day since, you have been my delight. I always want...
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    Stars
    mchristiann
    • Jun 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    Stars

    I used to watch my mom’s mouth as she read to us from books like The Secret Garden, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Half Magic....
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    Hero
    mchristiann
    • Mar 8, 2019
    • 4 min

    Hero

    The other night I had a meltdown. Seth was in the living room and he heard me crying in the bedroom so I guess I was pretty loud. My kids...
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    Magic
    mchristiann
    • Feb 25, 2019
    • 7 min

    Magic

    Do you remember your eyes popping open on Christmas morning as a child as you realized what day it was? It had finally arrived! Magic was...
    103 views0 comments
    I Fell In Love
    mchristiann
    • Feb 10, 2019
    • 8 min

    I Fell In Love

    My friend died a week ago. Her name was Abby. I'm certain that she was the prettiest Golden Retriever that ever lived. And she was such a...
    176 views0 comments
    Now You Can Blog from Everywhere!
    mchristiann
    • Feb 10, 2019
    • 1 min

    Now You Can Blog from Everywhere!

    We’ve made it quick and convenient for you to manage your blog from anywhere. In this blog post we’ll share the ways you can post to your...
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    Design a Stunning Blog
    mchristiann
    • Feb 10, 2019
    • 1 min

    Design a Stunning Blog

    When it comes to design, the Wix blog has everything you need to create beautiful posts that will grab your reader's attention. Check out...
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    Grow Your Blog Community
    mchristiann
    • Feb 10, 2019
    • 1 min

    Grow Your Blog Community

    With Wix Blog, you’re not only sharing your voice with the world, you can also grow an active online community. That’s why the Wix blog c...
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    The God Who Sees Me
    mchristiann
    • Jan 16, 2019
    • 7 min

    The God Who Sees Me

    I remember exactly where I was when I cried out to God for help. My son was six months old, and he was waking up about eight times each n...
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    Motorcycle Santa
    mchristiann
    • Jan 7, 2019
    • 6 min

    Motorcycle Santa

    Our annual Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt was in full swing. It was December 23, and my family and I were in the car driving around to l...
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    3 Things You Love About You
    mchristiann
    • Dec 20, 2018
    • 1 min

    3 Things You Love About You

    Speak kindly to yourself. It’s a key part of learning to be brave and fulfill your God-given purpose. While it is easy to notice and conc...
    38 views0 comments
    Choose Them Wisely
    mchristiann
    • Dec 17, 2018
    • 3 min

    Choose Them Wisely

    Just because someone is good to you does not mean they are good for you. So she’s thoughtful and supportive. But what if every time you’r...
    51 views0 comments
    be-you-tiful
    mchristiann
    • Dec 7, 2018
    • 5 min

    be-you-tiful

    Middle school was brutal. One morning this week after dropping my kids off at their junior high school, I remembered how painful those ye...
    57 views0 comments
    Radiant
    mchristiann
    • Nov 27, 2018
    • 2 min

    Radiant

    radiant (adjective) -sending out light; shining or glowing brightly This morning I read in the book of Exodus that Moses' face was radian...
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