Big News: Introducing Tori T.

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Today is a big day. 

I get to introduce you to my new Social Media Manager and Ministry Intern: Tori Tellschow!

Tori is one of the most positive, encouraging and godly young women I know. Her passion for Jesus pours out of her, and she feels called to serve Him in ministry.

Getting Tori on board the Living with Power Team is a huge stroke of genius for me.

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How to Make it Through the Longest Winter of your Life

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It's no secret that we've had the longest winter of our lives.

If you live in California and are reading this, we don't like you right now.

But whether you live in Africa or Alaska, the fact is that we've all felt the brittle cold of winter at various times in our lives. Read more


4 Reasons God Hasn't Failed you

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I confess: Sometimes, I feel like I've been short-changed by God. 

Like I've put more skin in the game than He appreciates.

Like I've pulled my own weight, and I'm still waiting for Him to pull His.

I'm ashamed to say it out loud, but it's true.

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Is it Possible to Botch God's Plan?

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Do you ever wonder if it's possible for you or for others in your life to botch God's plan for your life?

Do you ever wonder why God doesn't just do something to get you out of your mess? 

Let me tell you about the people of Israel right before they were delivered from Egypt.Read more


Who Am I? The Power of Identity

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I often forget who I am.

I get sucked in by the lies  that tell me I can't, that I'm not enough.

Then I remember whose I am, and it makes all the difference.

There is so much power in knowing our true identity. It's time to know who we are and let go of these 10 things we are not:Read more


5 Crazy Things that Happened to Me This Week

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If you're new to this site, welcome!

You should know that Fridays are for fun links and random thoughts, although I'm planning a couple of awesome changes that I will tell you about next week.

Here are 5 Crazy Things that Happened to me this week:Read more


10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 20

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There are things in life that I wish I'd been told.

When it comes to my faith and life in Christ, there are

10 things I wish I knew when I was 20:Read more


3 Reasons for Hope No Matter How Hard Today Is

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Ever feel like you're not gonna make it?

Ever wonder if you'll get through it?Read more


What if God doesn't Come Through for Me?

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I have a lot of big things coming up.

Scary things.

Mega things.

Things that make me afraid.

But what makes me most afraid is what I still want, what I still hope for, what I still dream.Read more


God is For You!

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I am not one of those gimmicky positive mental thinking freaks of nature.

Anyone who has read this blog before can tell you that I tend to be on the other side of the positive spectrum.

But I'm changing.

I'm starting to live like I believe God's word.Read more