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About wordvessel

Aloha! This blog is a window into the active mind of a wife, mother, woman and individual. I may be busy every moment of every day, but I still have time to think. Many seasons have blossomed and faded within my life, and this blog has endured through all of them. It is safe to say that my writing has matured because of them. I hope that you will be inspired to think in fresh ways as you read my writing. To Jesus be all the glory.

Explore the Deep

Posted on August 21, 2019 by wordvessel

“Who is man that Thou art mindful of him?” This question, penned thousands of years ago, is still relevant today. I think everyone wants to know who they are, what they are and why they are. I know I do. … Continue reading →

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A Fresh Look

Posted on August 14, 2019 by wordvessel

Exploration means offering yourself opportunities to see things from a different perspective; it means admitting that you don’t know everything; it means being willing to learn something new. Explorers need to be humble because what you discover might shine light … Continue reading →

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What? Why? How?

Posted on August 7, 2019 by wordvessel

A new month means a new series and this month’s is a prequel to what’s coming in September: education, a theme very close to my heart. I think that a cornerstone of education is exploration: wanting to know the what’s, … Continue reading →

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With Christ in the School of Prayer by Andrew Murray

Posted on August 6, 2019 by wordvessel

This transformative read offers insight into how one’s prayer life is a plumb line for one’s faith. Unanswered prayers should not be causally dismissed with a simple, “It must not have been God’s will.” Instead, they should prompt a deeper … Continue reading →

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Freedom in God Glorified

Posted on July 31, 2019 by wordvessel

We have that phrase memorized: “…that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” I remember teaching the Declaration of Independence to my middle school students and explaining that the right to pursue happiness does not give us … Continue reading →

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Freedom in Embracing Rest

Posted on July 24, 2019 by wordvessel

I have a thought to share: God designed pockets of rest into our daily existence. Why is this significant to me? Because I don’t slow down unless I am forced to be still. However, with this new baby I am … Continue reading →

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Freedom in Authenticity

Posted on July 14, 2019 by wordvessel

I write for two reasons: To write- it’s how I process life. As soon I could fluently put sentences on paper I have been writing and I have a journal collection as witness. To testify to God’s faithfulness- He has … Continue reading →

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Freedom Under a Watchful Eye

Posted on July 10, 2019 by wordvessel

It was that first act of defiance in the face of GOD so long ago that forever altered our DNA. Defiance towards our Creator is now our default and our nature demands the anointing of self as king rather than … Continue reading →

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Discovering Freedom

Posted on July 3, 2019 by wordvessel

July. The year is more than halfway to its completion but it seems like yesterday when we celebrated a festive Christmas season. And yet time has continued its steady tread to a destination only known by God. I ponder man’s … Continue reading →

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Quiet in the Loud

Posted on June 24, 2019 by wordvessel

Perhaps it’s because I’m so desirous of rest that it seems elusive; or maybe I’m aware of the need to practice rest and therefore am more conscious of where I’m lacking in that discipline. On this particular weekend I caught … Continue reading →

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