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Life is often hard but that doesn't change the tru

Life is often hard but that doesn't change the truth that God is with us AND he is good. I don't know about you but I often need a change of focus. When we make his goodness our focus, our imperfect life suddenly seem perfect enough. God is good, and our lives can be viewed as good as well.

#MyFaithJourney #DailyDevotional #DailyInsta #Women'sMinistry #10MinutesWithGod #DailyScripture #Focus #Gratitude #GodIsGood #LifeIsHard

Arizona friends and local ministry giants ( not me

Arizona friends and local ministry giants ( not me... but THEY are rockin teaching Gods word and showing up spreading the truth to women!) @foundcollectivewomen could not have been better last night!!! A special thank you to @meganfate for a powerful message. So grateful for you my friend, and congrats on 💍💕

#MyFaithJourney #FoundCollective #Arizona #WomenInMinistry

Do you ever need reassurance? I need it daily. And

Do you ever need reassurance? I need it daily. And Psalm 23 has become a go to for my soul. In six little verses, there is a powerful message that can steady us and bring peace to our minds.

Lord,
I trust I will have all that I need, when I need it. I trust that every perceived stall is you letting me catch my breath and be refreshed for a moment. I trust that I will have all that I need as you provide for me as my good good Shepherd . Help me to remember that today.🙏

#MyFaithJourney #DailyDevotional #DailyInstagram #WordForTheDay #Psalm23 #Calm #FreedomFromFear #FreedomFromAnxiety #FreedomInGod #InHisHands #10MinutesWithGod

Honored to have been on a panel with these powerfu

Honored to have been on a panel with these powerful women in ministry. Collectively we share years of ministry experience, spanning decades. Our goal was to encourage and be real with the leaders attending Communicators Collective.

I love this quote by Billy Graham:
"There are 3 secrets to the success of our work; prayer, prayer, and more prayer."

Here are some women in ministry to follow:
@carolkentspeaks @angeladonadio @judydunagan @drdaltonsmith @beckyharling @arlenepellicane. I personally admire each one and support their work.❤️

#MyFaithJourney #WomenInMinistry #Communicators #EncouragingLeaders #Authors #Speakers #Podcasters

Home from an amazing few days at the Communicators

Home from an amazing few days at the Communicators Collective in Myrtle Beach, So Carolina. I am humbled to be part of these women who encourage other women through many different ways and ministries. The airport delay was crazy yesterday, but my fun travel buddy @judydunagan even helped to make that a memory.... haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Thank you @angeladonadio for your vision and leadership. We all benefit from what God birthed through you!

#MyFaithJourney #CommunicatorsCollective #ChristianLeaders #WomenAndMinistry #Speakers #Writers #Authors #podcastforwomen #Communicators #AuthorsOfInstagram #LiteraryAgent #MinistryCommunity

Ever regret posting something online? 😬 In our

Ever regret posting something online? 😬
In our latest Books & Such Podcast, we’re spilling the truth about what NOT to say if you want to build a lasting writing career.
From industry frustrations to social media “oops” moments, this episode helps you protect your reputation—and your calling.
🎧 Listen to What NOT to Say (and Why) wherever you get your podcasts.
#Christianwriters #writingtips #publishingwisdom #authorlife #booksandsuchpodcast

The past two days have been rich and full of frien

The past two days have been rich and full of friendship, fellowship, laughter and learning.
#communicators#podcasters#speakers#authors#ministry

Most of us want to know God's will for us. We over

Most of us want to know God's will for us. We overthink, processing circumstances, opportunities, and facts over and over again. Most of us know how to overthink.

There is a real need for direction in life, but in today's scripture, we get a glimpse of the foundation for God's will. It may sound simplistic, but it is biblical and rich in application.

"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus… 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

There are three points to this verse.
1. be thankful
2. in all circumstances
3. this is God's will.

In life, many things are out of our control, but we always can choose the direction that we will take and the attitude that we carry with us. God cares a lot about our attitude and calls us to a place of thankfulness. I'm navigating some circumstances right now that are once again challenging me to put my hope in Gods love for me. It's hard not to overthink it live ten steps ahead. But I'm choosing repeated thanks instead.

God can use all circumstances for our good and being we belong to him we can practice giving thanks even in the middle of hard things. So though you might not know what God's exact will is today in the middle of your current circumstance, you can be sure of this… It is always God's will that we thank him and look to him in the middle of everything that we go through. It might not be easy, but following God and submitting to his will is a daily act of surrender. The good news is, we are surrendering to someone who loves us beyond what we could possibly imagine and wants good for us. He can be trusted.

#MyFaithJourney #DailyDevotional #DailyScripture #TrustGod #InTheMiddle #InTheMess #InAllCircumstances #Thanksgiving #November #Godswill #StopOverthinking #Overthinking #Worry #DailySurrender #10MinutesWithGod #authorsofinsta

November 1st. Life is a bit crazy right now and if

November 1st.
Life is a bit crazy right now and if we ever needed stability and peace it's now. Focusing on Biblical truth helps us all the time but especially now.
Here are a month of scriptures that you can start your day with or use for writing, prayer and journal prompts. Thank you @theruffledmango

#FaithJourney #DailyScripture #ScriptureWriting #Journaling #ScripturesForNovember #DailyDevotional #GrowingInFaith #Thanksgiving #BeingThankful #Gratitude #Giving

Confidence is my word this year. Scripture says to

Confidence is my word this year. Scripture says to approach God with CONFIDENCE.

Today we are invited to run to God with every need or care.

#myfaithjourney #confidence #wordoftheyear #prayer #Godcares #authorsofinstagram #writingcommunityofinstagram

Breast Cancer Awareness month! Today I took care o

Breast Cancer Awareness month!
Today I took care of the "girls" had my mammogram and reflected on being a breast cancer survivor. This time 12 years ago I was in the middle of treatment. My friends stood by me, met me at treatments, celebrated the finish line.... I was done with cancer treatments before my December birthday and the sweetest gift.... my first granddaughter was born early and on my birthday that year. It felt like a sign of hope and future. I'm grateful for these last 12 years. I remember with love, my dear friend Lori Steer who also fought breast cancer , but is now with Jesus.
Early detection saves lives.
#BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerSurvivor #MyFaithJourney #Mammogram #Hope #Future #breastcancersupport

Retreating with the women from Horizon church @cha

Retreating with the women from Horizon church @chapelrockcamp Trusting God to move women to deeper surrender.❤️
#speakerlife #womensministry #deeper #cherishedbygod

I remember the ache in my soul when my life fell a

I remember the ache in my soul when my life fell apart. I never felt like I was enough and now that was confirmed. I knew Scripture in my head, was a Pastors wife, led women's groups, but now I needed the truth of scripture embedded more into my heart. I needed to know, not just talk about, Gods love. This study is the fruit of a few years of seeking out the love of God at a deeper level than I had ever known. Basic Scripture becoming daily reality. These truths have not failed me over the years. You can get a copy on @amazon and do it yourself or with some friends who need to understand their worth as His daughter too!
@davidccookbooks
#MyFaithJourney #God'sLove #Women'sBibleStudies #LearningTheTruth #NotEnough #Self-esteem #BiblicalSelf-esteem #BiblicalConfidence #UnderstandingGod'sLove #GoingDeeper #ChristianBibleStudies

Does anyone need to hear this today? The battle is

Does anyone need to hear this today?
The battle is the Lords!
Take your position and stand as His in the middle of your current circumstance.

He has you!

#MyFaithJourney #GodIsFaithful #TrustGod #Problems #DailyBattles #Overcoming #LookingUp #his

Under hard situations our faith doesn't feel as st

Under hard situations our faith doesn't feel as strong as when things are not challenging. It takes courage to believe God can and will handle things. Our part is often stepping aside as an act of surrender and echoing the prayer of Jehosophat, "we don't know what to do, but our eyes are on you" 2 Chronicles 20:12

When we don't know what to do...when the situation is out of our control ( you can't control other people, or some outcomes) we can repeatedly look to Jesus and focus on His faithfulness in the middle of every messy place we find ourself in.

#MyFaithJourney #MessyMiddle #SpiritualFocus #EyesOnJesus #Prayer #Surrender #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotional #AuthorsOfInstagram #LiteraryAgent #tenminuteswithGoddevotional

Rosie Ray, my snuggle buddy. She's not looking too

Rosie Ray, my snuggle buddy.
She's not looking too sure about a picture being taken😆
#bernadoodle #minibernedoodle #minibernedoodlesofinstagram #sagehillbernadoodles #doodle

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debbiealsdorf

Helping Women Live a Better Story
✍️Author
🎤 Speaker
💻Literary Agent
❤️Jesus
Wife, Mom, Stepmom, Grammy
www. Booksandsuch.com
www. DebbieAlsdorf.com

Life is often hard but that doesn't change the tru

Life is often hard but that doesn't change the truth that God is with us AND he is good. I don't know about you but I often need a change of focus. When we make his goodness our focus, our imperfect life suddenly seem perfect enough. God is good, and our lives can be viewed as good as well.

#MyFaithJourney #DailyDevotional #DailyInsta #Women'sMinistry #10MinutesWithGod #DailyScripture #Focus #Gratitude #GodIsGood #LifeIsHard

Arizona friends and local ministry giants ( not me

Arizona friends and local ministry giants ( not me... but THEY are rockin teaching Gods word and showing up spreading the truth to women!) @foundcollectivewomen could not have been better last night!!! A special thank you to @meganfate for a powerful message. So grateful for you my friend, and congrats on 💍💕

#MyFaithJourney #FoundCollective #Arizona #WomenInMinistry

Do you ever need reassurance? I need it daily. And

Do you ever need reassurance? I need it daily. And Psalm 23 has become a go to for my soul. In six little verses, there is a powerful message that can steady us and bring peace to our minds.

Lord,
I trust I will have all that I need, when I need it. I trust that every perceived stall is you letting me catch my breath and be refreshed for a moment. I trust that I will have all that I need as you provide for me as my good good Shepherd . Help me to remember that today.🙏

#MyFaithJourney #DailyDevotional #DailyInstagram #WordForTheDay #Psalm23 #Calm #FreedomFromFear #FreedomFromAnxiety #FreedomInGod #InHisHands #10MinutesWithGod

Honored to have been on a panel with these powerfu

Honored to have been on a panel with these powerful women in ministry. Collectively we share years of ministry experience, spanning decades. Our goal was to encourage and be real with the leaders attending Communicators Collective.

I love this quote by Billy Graham:
"There are 3 secrets to the success of our work; prayer, prayer, and more prayer."

Here are some women in ministry to follow:
@carolkentspeaks @angeladonadio @judydunagan @drdaltonsmith @beckyharling @arlenepellicane. I personally admire each one and support their work.❤️

#MyFaithJourney #WomenInMinistry #Communicators #EncouragingLeaders #Authors #Speakers #Podcasters

Home from an amazing few days at the Communicators

Home from an amazing few days at the Communicators Collective in Myrtle Beach, So Carolina. I am humbled to be part of these women who encourage other women through many different ways and ministries. The airport delay was crazy yesterday, but my fun travel buddy @judydunagan even helped to make that a memory.... haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Thank you @angeladonadio for your vision and leadership. We all benefit from what God birthed through you!

#MyFaithJourney #CommunicatorsCollective #ChristianLeaders #WomenAndMinistry #Speakers #Writers #Authors #podcastforwomen #Communicators #AuthorsOfInstagram #LiteraryAgent #MinistryCommunity

Ever regret posting something online? 😬 In our

Ever regret posting something online? 😬
In our latest Books & Such Podcast, we’re spilling the truth about what NOT to say if you want to build a lasting writing career.
From industry frustrations to social media “oops” moments, this episode helps you protect your reputation—and your calling.
🎧 Listen to What NOT to Say (and Why) wherever you get your podcasts.
#Christianwriters #writingtips #publishingwisdom #authorlife #booksandsuchpodcast

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