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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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Abiding in the Presence of God

February 27, 2025
PRESENCE Abide Quiet time with the Lord Being a woman in ministry Balancing ministry, family, & life Obedience Purpose Hearing God & Understanding His Will
The alarm went off, I reluctantly picked up my phone, stared at it and it read 04:30 am. I sighed, took a big breath, and got out of bed. Unfortunately for my tired body and heavy eyes, pushing the snooze button was not an option. My appointment w...
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The Restorative Touch of Jesus

February 26, 2025
PRESENCE Feeling known & understood Health issues on the field Isolation & loneliness
"We think you have TB," the doctor said with concern. "You'll need to wear this face mask and stay away from people as much as you can. Come back each day for the next three days to get blood draws and sputum tests. We will put you in touch with t...
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What I Learned from Turning Around

February 25, 2025
PRESENCE Expectations
The winding hill was flatter and shorter than I remembered. A corner of the aging blue house I had passed hundreds of times stuck out in a way that made the entire house seem foreign. Glimpses of glimmering lake water appeared in new, larger gaps ...
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  • by HOLLY PENNINGTON
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Rioting for Church

February 24, 2025
PRESENCE Quiet time with the Lord Dependence
As we walked into the courtyard, the noise surrounded us. Inmates were crowding against the cell windows, yelling and banging on the bars. The mix of desperation and chaos was overwhelming.  
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