• This week was a load of busyness & laundry 🧺 SO.MUCH.LAUNDRY. As you head into the weekend, I pray you will remember to seek ✨ALIGNMENT with your [God-ordained] ASSIGNMENT✨ There are people, “movements,” ideologies, & other events & circumstances that will try to bring you down, distract you or deter you off course. Don’t let them. You know the direction you should be traveling 👉🏼Follow the compass 👉🏼 Trust the One who is with you & before you. Silence the noise & tune into the Spirit. You know His voice but it can be easy to forget (or hear or feel) when the world is closing in. Be reminded of your purpose & His holy righteousness. Allow your story to be made into HIStory ❤️ And when in doubt, open your Bible 📖 & receive wisdom from Paul. He’s been there, done that, endured & persevered 💪🏼 His humanity encourages my humanity to be strong & run this race well👇🏼 “I am amazed. You are so quickly deserting the one who chose you. He chose you to live in the grace that Christ has provided. You are turning to a different “good news.” What you are accepting is really not the good news at all. It seems that some people have gotten you all mixed up. They are trying to twist the good news about Christ. But suppose even we should preach a different “good news.” Suppose even an angel from heaven should preach it. Suppose it is different from the good news we gave you. Then let anyone who does that be cursed by God. I have already said it. Now I will say it again. Suppose someone preaches a “good news” that is different from what you accepted. That person should be cursed by God. Am I now trying to get people to think well of me? Or do I want God to think well of me? AM I TRYING TO PLEASE PEOPLE? IF I WERE, I WOULD NOT BE SERVING CHRIST.” ~ Galatians‬ ‭1:6-10‬ ‭(NIRV‬‬) ➕
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    This week was a load of busyness & laundry 🧺 SO.MUCH.LAUNDRY. As you head into the weekend, I pray you will remember to seek ✨ALIGNMENT with your [God-ordained] ASSIGNMENT✨ There are people, “movements,” ideologies, & other events & circumstances that will try to bring you down, distract you or deter you off course. Don’t let them. You know the direction you should be traveling 👉🏼Follow the compass 👉🏼 Trust the One who is with you & before you. Silence the noise & tune into the Spirit. You know His voice but it can be easy to forget (or hear or feel) when the world is closing in. Be reminded of your purpose & His holy righteousness. Allow your story to be made into HIStory ❤️ And when in doubt, open your Bible 📖 & receive wisdom from Paul. He’s been there, done that, endured & persevered 💪🏼 His humanity encourages my humanity to be strong & run this race well👇🏼 “I am amazed. You are so quickly deserting the one who chose you. He chose you to live in the grace that Christ has provided. You are turning to a different “good news.” What you are accepting is really not the good news at all. It seems that some people have gotten you all mixed up. They are trying to twist the good news about Christ. But suppose even we should preach a different “good news.” Suppose even an angel from heaven should preach it. Suppose it is different from the good news we gave you. Then let anyone who does that be cursed by God. I have already said it. Now I will say it again. Suppose someone preaches a “good news” that is different from what you accepted. That person should be cursed by God. Am I now trying to get people to think well of me? Or do I want God to think well of me? AM I TRYING TO PLEASE PEOPLE? IF I WERE, I WOULD NOT BE SERVING CHRIST.” ~ Galatians‬ ‭1:6-10‬ ‭(NIRV‬‬) ➕
  • We often hear (or see) the phrase, “love is love,” throughout modern culture. Especially throughout the month of June – Pride month 🌈 I’ve seen bumper stickers, t-shirts, advertisements, heck, even product labels on candles & hand soaps at Bath & Body Works, that display these 3 short words.  The truth is – these simple, little words are anything but little or simple. Love is a very big deal & the concept of love is very complex.  True love is not easy.  We like to think that love is love. Plain. Uncomplicated. Effortless. Natural.  But have you ever tried to love someone who you absolutely do not want to love? 🌿 🌿 🌿 For the complete devotional, ‘Love is Love,’ see the link in bio 👆🏼
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    We often hear (or see) the phrase, “love is love,” throughout modern culture. Especially throughout the month of June – Pride month 🌈 I’ve seen bumper stickers, t-shirts, advertisements, heck, even product labels on candles & hand soaps at Bath & Body Works, that display these 3 short words.  The truth is – these simple, little words are anything but little or simple. Love is a very big deal & the concept of love is very complex.  True love is not easy.  We like to think that love is love. Plain. Uncomplicated. Effortless. Natural.  But have you ever tried to love someone who you absolutely do not want to love? 🌿 🌿 🌿 For the complete devotional, ‘Love is Love,’ see the link in bio 👆🏼
  • Book launch day! 🎉🎉🎉 It’s a relevant book coming out of the pandemic & is one I believe many can relate to & benefit from 🌿 Check out my complete review 📚 of @christinecaine latest book, How Did I Get Here? on my blog {link in bio} or also found 👉🏼christenfox.com👉🏼mind👉🏼reviews👉🏼read 📖
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    Book launch day! 🎉🎉🎉 It’s a relevant book coming out of the pandemic & is one I believe many can relate to & benefit from 🌿 Check out my complete review 📚 of @christinecaine latest book, How Did I Get Here? on my blog {link in bio} or also found 👉🏼christenfox.com👉🏼mind👉🏼reviews👉🏼read 📖
  • I have a burden right now that I can’t get rid of… It won’t go away. It’s not supposed to. This burden is unlike any I’ve experienced before. It isn’t weighing me down. It’s lifting me up, pushing me forward & pulling me close. Seems impossible to be all of that at once, but that is the only way I can describe it. I’m burdened by all I’m feeling called to do. My “lived experience” has prepared me for the life I’m experiencing. None of that (then) & none of this (that is going on in the world 🌎 now) is an accident. I believe the same for you. With my entire being, I believe WE ARE MADE FOR THIS MOMENT. And I accept the challenge. I obey the call. I cannot ignore this any longer. Everything within me would rather GO 🏃🏻‍♀️I know I am supposed to STAY🧘🏻‍♀️ I would rather bury my head in the sand 🏖 (figuratively) & move to FL (literally) 😎 I would rather be silent 🤐 but I know I am supposed to speak up 🗣 I would rather pretend hatred, violence, ABORTION, sexism, racism, politics, bias, human trafficking, religious intolerance & SO.MUCH.MORE don’t exist or don’t affect me… …but I can’t. This is a burden I am called to carry. To endure the pressure like a grape 🍇 being prepared to become wine 🍷 Patience, persistence & perseverance produce product that is priceless 🌿 Time will tell the value. The best things are always worth BOTH the work & the wait ✨
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    I have a burden right now that I can’t get rid of… It won’t go away. It’s not supposed to. This burden is unlike any I’ve experienced before. It isn’t weighing me down. It’s lifting me up, pushing me forward & pulling me close. Seems impossible to be all of that at once, but that is the only way I can describe it. I’m burdened by all I’m feeling called to do. My “lived experience” has prepared me for the life I’m experiencing. None of that (then) & none of this (that is going on in the world 🌎 now) is an accident. I believe the same for you. With my entire being, I believe WE ARE MADE FOR THIS MOMENT. And I accept the challenge. I obey the call. I cannot ignore this any longer. Everything within me would rather GO 🏃🏻‍♀️I know I am supposed to STAY🧘🏻‍♀️ I would rather bury my head in the sand 🏖 (figuratively) & move to FL (literally) 😎 I would rather be silent 🤐 but I know I am supposed to speak up 🗣 I would rather pretend hatred, violence, ABORTION, sexism, racism, politics, bias, human trafficking, religious intolerance & SO.MUCH.MORE don’t exist or don’t affect me… …but I can’t. This is a burden I am called to carry. To endure the pressure like a grape 🍇 being prepared to become wine 🍷 Patience, persistence & perseverance produce product that is priceless 🌿 Time will tell the value. The best things are always worth BOTH the work & the wait ✨
  • The world affirms human sinful behavior & encourages identity in sexuality, profession, position or other things of the world. A pastor from my church in Scottsdale, AZ once gave me an incredible analogy to use as an example relating to those with same-sex attraction. He described the daily struggle an alcoholic or drug addict faces. They wake up feeling like they need a high or something to numb their pain, fill them up or make them feel complete or whole. It’s a need that is so strong it doesn’t go away until they get a fix – the high is temporary and will eventually wear off, thus leading them to seek more. They give in, over & over again & often times this leads the addict or alcoholic to spiral out of control until they either hit rock bottom & end up in rehab or they reach the end of their life (due to overdose, suicide or other) & it’s game over. For those who attend rehab & are in recovery to live a better, clean, & sober life, would you ever consider offering them a drink or a hit? Would you ever tempt them to give into their greatest weakness? No! Of course, you wouldn’t because you know how hard it is for them to fight against their addiction and seek recovery. Same-sex attraction is just like any sinful addiction – you would never feed the addict the things they are addicted to, certainly not if you loved and cared about them. But in our world, those with same-sex attraction are encouraged to feed their sin & outwardly live a culturally accepted life as a homosexual. They are encouraged to seek their identity in their sexuality when in reality their sexuality is only a small piece of their much larger design & greater purpose. 🌿🌿🌿 For my 1st CULTURE MATTERS editorial that is a passion piece addressing the difference between homosexuality & same-sex attraction & Bible’s stance, check out the link in bio 👆🏼 ❤️If you feel encouraged, please share this article. It is my deepest prayer for God’s love, grace & mercy to be seen, heard, felt & received 🙏🏼
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    The world affirms human sinful behavior & encourages identity in sexuality, profession, position or other things of the world. A pastor from my church in Scottsdale, AZ once gave me an incredible analogy to use as an example relating to those with same-sex attraction. He described the daily struggle an alcoholic or drug addict faces. They wake up feeling like they need a high or something to numb their pain, fill them up or make them feel complete or whole. It’s a need that is so strong it doesn’t go away until they get a fix – the high is temporary and will eventually wear off, thus leading them to seek more. They give in, over & over again & often times this leads the addict or alcoholic to spiral out of control until they either hit rock bottom & end up in rehab or they reach the end of their life (due to overdose, suicide or other) & it’s game over. For those who attend rehab & are in recovery to live a better, clean, & sober life, would you ever consider offering them a drink or a hit? Would you ever tempt them to give into their greatest weakness? No! Of course, you wouldn’t because you know how hard it is for them to fight against their addiction and seek recovery. Same-sex attraction is just like any sinful addiction – you would never feed the addict the things they are addicted to, certainly not if you loved and cared about them. But in our world, those with same-sex attraction are encouraged to feed their sin & outwardly live a culturally accepted life as a homosexual. They are encouraged to seek their identity in their sexuality when in reality their sexuality is only a small piece of their much larger design & greater purpose. 🌿🌿🌿 For my 1st CULTURE MATTERS editorial that is a passion piece addressing the difference between homosexuality & same-sex attraction & Bible’s stance, check out the link in bio 👆🏼 ❤️If you feel encouraged, please share this article. It is my deepest prayer for God’s love, grace & mercy to be seen, heard, felt & received 🙏🏼
  • I’m one of those people who needs a sign of alert or affirmation that something is “good,” “right, or “true.” Approved. Like those air traffic control workers waving their arms in the air signaling the perfectly prepared place to “land here.” These signs are particularly sought when I am feeling frustrated, distracted, ignored or am concerned my feelings are my own selfish desires rather than stirrings of the Spirit ✨ Today, June 1, 2021, was a day of scripture alerts: “My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, & don't be tempted yourself. ~ Galatians‬ ‭6:1‬ ‭(CEV) ➕ “Finally, be strengthened by the Lord & by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, & having prepared everything, to take your stand. Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer & request, & stay alert w/all perseverance & intercession for all the saints. Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known w/BOLDNESS the mystery of the gospel.” ~ Ephesians‬ ‭6:10-13, 18-19‬ ‭(CSB‬‬) “Those things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us. That’s because we are living at the time when God’s work is being completed. So be careful. When you think you are standing firm, you might fall. You are tempted in the same way all other human beings are. God is faithful. He will not let you be tempted any more than you can take. But when you are tempted, God will give you a way out. Then you will be able to deal with it.” ~ 1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:11-13‬ ‭(NIRV‬‬) ➕ Tomorrow is the day...the day I start talking about something BIG that is near & dear to my ❤️, a cultural topic I’ve been silent about since 2011 - sexuality & gender identity 🌿 Prayers appreciated, always 🙏🏼
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    I’m one of those people who needs a sign of alert or affirmation that something is “good,” “right, or “true.” Approved. Like those air traffic control workers waving their arms in the air signaling the perfectly prepared place to “land here.” These signs are particularly sought when I am feeling frustrated, distracted, ignored or am concerned my feelings are my own selfish desires rather than stirrings of the Spirit ✨ Today, June 1, 2021, was a day of scripture alerts: “My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, & don't be tempted yourself. ~ Galatians‬ ‭6:1‬ ‭(CEV) ➕ “Finally, be strengthened by the Lord & by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, & having prepared everything, to take your stand. Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer & request, & stay alert w/all perseverance & intercession for all the saints. Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known w/BOLDNESS the mystery of the gospel.” ~ Ephesians‬ ‭6:10-13, 18-19‬ ‭(CSB‬‬) “Those things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us. That’s because we are living at the time when God’s work is being completed. So be careful. When you think you are standing firm, you might fall. You are tempted in the same way all other human beings are. God is faithful. He will not let you be tempted any more than you can take. But when you are tempted, God will give you a way out. Then you will be able to deal with it.” ~ 1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:11-13‬ ‭(NIRV‬‬) ➕ Tomorrow is the day...the day I start talking about something BIG that is near & dear to my ❤️, a cultural topic I’ve been silent about since 2011 - sexuality & gender identity 🌿 Prayers appreciated, always 🙏🏼
  • My family has spent the last week doing yard work. I loathe yard work...especially pulling weeds. I feel like every year ‘round this time I post about weeds. Probably bc every time I do this tedious task I contemplate on the weeds of life 🪴 ahem, sin 🖤 & how they pop up, spread, & keep coming back unless you kill them at the root. Of course, I have been reflecting on that all week as my focus has been specifically on the numerous weeds that have overtaken our yard. But something is different this year. My husband has taken the initiative of trying something new to tackle our landscape invaders. It is taking more effort & more time, but there is noticeable progress. We’re hitting 3yrs in our house next month, which will be the longest we’ve ever lived in 1 home. I think this new strategy is bc we’re fed up w/the weeds that keep sprouting up. We hope to be proactive, productive & protective this year so the infiltration isn’t as extreme next year. Which made me consider a new weed analogy: I am fed up w/the status quo, blissful ignorance, neglect & disinterest in killing the “weeds of life” at their root. Pulling them has been insufficient. Pretending they’re not there has made for an ugly environment. The “weeds” will continue to come back until they are ripped up, exposed, & severed at the root 💪🏼 As I was thinking of this, night was quickly approaching🌛& the pesky mosquitos 🦟 were coming out. I could feel them all over me but I couldn’t see or hear them. It was strange & super annoying. I wanted to throw in the towel but thought, this is just like the naysayers in America right now - sucking life out of our country & biting well-meaning ppl w/toxic ideological poison. So I kept at it for another 30min, in the dark, training my physical body & my mind to endure & persevere...despite all circumstances. Friends, the weeds are growing taller & spreading like wildfire 🔥 The time is now to grab your hatchet & start digging those weeds out 🌱
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    My family has spent the last week doing yard work. I loathe yard work...especially pulling weeds. I feel like every year ‘round this time I post about weeds. Probably bc every time I do this tedious task I contemplate on the weeds of life 🪴 ahem, sin 🖤 & how they pop up, spread, & keep coming back unless you kill them at the root. Of course, I have been reflecting on that all week as my focus has been specifically on the numerous weeds that have overtaken our yard. But something is different this year. My husband has taken the initiative of trying something new to tackle our landscape invaders. It is taking more effort & more time, but there is noticeable progress. We’re hitting 3yrs in our house next month, which will be the longest we’ve ever lived in 1 home. I think this new strategy is bc we’re fed up w/the weeds that keep sprouting up. We hope to be proactive, productive & protective this year so the infiltration isn’t as extreme next year. Which made me consider a new weed analogy: I am fed up w/the status quo, blissful ignorance, neglect & disinterest in killing the “weeds of life” at their root. Pulling them has been insufficient. Pretending they’re not there has made for an ugly environment. The “weeds” will continue to come back until they are ripped up, exposed, & severed at the root 💪🏼 As I was thinking of this, night was quickly approaching🌛& the pesky mosquitos 🦟 were coming out. I could feel them all over me but I couldn’t see or hear them. It was strange & super annoying. I wanted to throw in the towel but thought, this is just like the naysayers in America right now - sucking life out of our country & biting well-meaning ppl w/toxic ideological poison. So I kept at it for another 30min, in the dark, training my physical body & my mind to endure & persevere...despite all circumstances. Friends, the weeds are growing taller & spreading like wildfire 🔥 The time is now to grab your hatchet & start digging those weeds out 🌱
  • It’s Monday friends 🤗 Idk if you feel it, but this week already has me on a whirlwind 🌪 of to-dos, busyness & everyday life😅 It’s all good stuff that is filling my time & calendar & ☝🏼of those things is a very generous ✨GIVEAWAY✨ opp for you! Check out the link in my bio 👆🏼for my review of Emily Lex’s creative products 🎨 & classes! {Hint: the link to enter the giveaway is at the end of my review post} Seriously, you don’t want to miss a chance to win this bundle of goodies! 😁
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    It’s Monday friends 🤗 Idk if you feel it, but this week already has me on a whirlwind 🌪 of to-dos, busyness & everyday life😅 It’s all good stuff that is filling my time & calendar & ☝🏼of those things is a very generous ✨GIVEAWAY✨ opp for you! Check out the link in my bio 👆🏼for my review of Emily Lex’s creative products 🎨 & classes! {Hint: the link to enter the giveaway is at the end of my review post} Seriously, you don’t want to miss a chance to win this bundle of goodies! 😁
  • My family = My WHY
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    My family = My WHY
  • You know the person – he or she is always positive, always encouraging, & forever persistent. There is an air of something about them that surrounds their spirit wherever they go. Initially, you couldn’t put your finger on what it was that made he or she stand out and make you feel seen, heard & known. In a word – LOVED. But looking back, you know that one person in your life is the one who was nudged by the Holy Spirit to reach out to you & lead you to the cross ➕ For me, that one person is my husband, Doug ❤️ And today is his birthday!!! 🥳 For a short & sweet post that honors the one who modeled God’s unconditional & redeeming love to me, check out the link in bio 👆🏼 Because friends - I would not be the woman I am today if it weren’t for this man right here 🙌🏼 Eternally grateful for his birth, his heart, & his obedience in serving the Lord 🌿
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    You know the person – he or she is always positive, always encouraging, & forever persistent. There is an air of something about them that surrounds their spirit wherever they go. Initially, you couldn’t put your finger on what it was that made he or she stand out and make you feel seen, heard & known. In a word – LOVED. But looking back, you know that one person in your life is the one who was nudged by the Holy Spirit to reach out to you & lead you to the cross ➕ For me, that one person is my husband, Doug ❤️ And today is his birthday!!! 🥳 For a short & sweet post that honors the one who modeled God’s unconditional & redeeming love to me, check out the link in bio 👆🏼 Because friends - I would not be the woman I am today if it weren’t for this man right here 🙌🏼 Eternally grateful for his birth, his heart, & his obedience in serving the Lord 🌿