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Connection
Connection is a daily devotional to encourage women in their faith and life overseas. It brings the Word of God and conversation with sisters into their day-to-day lives.
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Nestled in the Vine

March 13, 2026
SELF-CARE Burn out Dependence Abide
Slowly she made her way, careful to not bump into any of the men in the room, until she found an open spot right in front of the man teaching. She knew He had the words of life, and her heart burned within her as He spoke. She also knew there was ...
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Look at the Birds

March 12, 2026
SELF-CARE Self-care Balancing ministry, family, & life
We have a house with a small yard that needs mowing often. And every single time my husband mows, a flock of birds descends upon the fresh cut grass. We don’t mow to feed the birds, but it’s a benefit to them that we do. And if I’m honest, we enjo...
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Body and Soul

March 11, 2026
SELF-CARE Balancing ministry, family, & life Burn out Expectations Rest Self-care Overwhelmed
I lay on the ground, feeling the gravel digging into my palms and the sting of a scraped knee. This was the third time I’d tripped and fallen in two weeks. This was getting ridiculous! Or rather, it wasn’t ridiculous; it was telling. I was too str...
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Sometimes We Need to be a Mary

March 10, 2026
SELF-CARE Balancing ministry, family, & life Being a woman in ministry Burn out Quiet time with the Lord Self-care Spiritual wellness
It’s so easy to be a Martha. Running around fulfilling our ministry and/or family responsibilities with little regard for ourselves and our own needs. There’s Bible study to lead. There are home visits to be made. Homeschool lessons need to be tau...
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  • by O. SHEREE JACOBS
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