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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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I CHOOSE to Be Content

June 08, 2026
CONTENTMENT Contentment Being a woman in ministry Balancing ministry, family, & life Expectations Health issues on the field Grief, loss, & depression Quiet time with the Lord Rest Serving joyfully Spiritual wellness Self-care Trust Singleness
While teaching, I started demonstrating an action that had me run from one end of the class to the other. In the blink of an eye, whoosh… bam!!! I lost my footing and fell hard on my back. The impact was so intense that none of the students dared ...
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Chasing Shadows

June 05, 2026
CONTENTMENT God’s guidance & direction Rest Abide
On my run the other day, I turned the corner and found myself chasing my shadow. This is a rare occurrence where we live on the west coast of Ireland. Most days of the year our sky is filled with a blanket of clouds, often producing some form of p...
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Content

June 04, 2026
CONTENTMENT Contentment Culture shock Culture adjustment Dependence Identity in Christ Discouragement Serving joyfully Purpose Abide
If we’re being honest, I haven’t felt content in a while. I’m not doing exactly what I feel like God has called me to do, and I keep making excuses for being discontent that revolve around that. If only I had the opportunities I feel God has given...
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  • by CARISSA JOY STRUM
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Moving to the Seats in the Back

June 03, 2026
CONTENTMENT Dependence Grace
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