The Gift of Pain
Today, I thank God for the rejection I experienced. Had I never felt the sting of rejection, I might have never come to a proper understanding of my identity in Christ…
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Brandie J. Muncaster: The Power of Forgiveness
After a particularly grueling counseling session, I sat with red puffy eyes outside in my backyard next to my fire pit, holding a lighter in one hand and a piece of paper in the other. …
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Brandie J. Muncaster: You are Valuable
The next day was payday, and I had run out of money. Despite my uncertainty of how Jesus would answer my prayer, I hoped He would come through. I had nowhere else to turn. Feelings of worthlessness crept up as I sat there. Like so many other lies, I believed my worth came from having a good occupation, education, and solid accomplishments, none of which I had. All I could focus on was how to survive. …
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Brandie Muncaster: “Dad” Advice
Halfway through our consumption of sweet tea, collard greens, and fried chicken, he stopped me and said, “Brandie, I’m going to “dad” you for a minute. Are you and your family going to church?” …
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Brandie J. Muncaster: The Truth About Lies
My desire to fit in with the other girls on my team that were thin overshadowed my physical, spiritual, and mental needs. I lied about what I ate so I could lose weight. I believed being thin would cause people to love and accept me in a way I desperately wanted, and I thought this would make me feel less broken on the inside. …
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Brandie J. Muncaster: Choosing Friends Carefully
Colossians 3:13 NIV says, “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” Although it may take time to foster quality friendships and find friends that have good character, the wait is worth it. Of course, there may be some casualties along the way but have no fear. Sometimes wading through the waves of trial and error helps you figure out what attributes you are looking for. …
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Brandie J. Muncaster: Overcoming Trials God’s Way
Sometimes God has to change things in our lives so that He can transform us, even if it means working against our expectations. Ezekiel 17:24 ESV says, “And all the trees of the field shall know that I am the Lord; I bring low the high tree, and make high the low tree, dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish. I am the Lord, I have spoken, and I will do it.” …
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Brandie J. Muncaster: Love Looks Like Something
Friend, how do we rise above the divisiveness we see going on around us?
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Brandie J. Muncaster: When God Transforms Us
When the counselor called me into her office, I started to rattle off the reasons why I was there. Suddenly, it dawned on me that this process I was embarking on was not going to be easy. My sense was it would be grueling, and the most challenging personal undertaking I had ever intentionally pursued. This turned out to be correct. For me, saying “yes” to God, and surrendering my will to His, has been difficult and time consuming. However, the beauty of the new life I have in Christ far outweighs the challenging process I undertook. I wouldn’t change it for the world. …
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Brandie J. Muncaster: Measuring Our Worth
The truth is, the cross measures our value, and we are all the same at the foot of it. Our worth comes from God alone and not anything else. …
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