I can relate to Jesus who would get into a boat to get away from the crowds. Living on a sailboat gives me a LOT of time to reflect on life and to have intimate conversations with my Creator. I do my best to share those conversations, thoughts and insights with you in this corner of our blog.
Why does this choice matter so much? Why did God, who could have compelled us to love Him, leave the decision in our hands instead? What does it mean to choose Christ, and what happens to us when we do? These questions lead us to the heart of God’s character and His incredible plan for humanity.
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Good Evening Ladies, can you believe that we have just stepped into the first few seconds of the new year saying it out loud seems so unreal – 2025. I still remember the beginning of 2023, it feels as if I blinked and two years of my life disappeared. I am sitting on Anchored In
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When the angel announced the good news of salvation, he declared that it would bring great joy to all people—not because of a change in circumstances, but because of the arrival of Emmanuel — God with us. This is the joy that transcends every temporary emotion. It’s the joy that comes from knowing that God has entered our world to be with us, to redeem us, and to give us hope.
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I’ve come to see how easy it is for us to struggle with allowing joy into our lives. The burdens we carry can become so deeply familiar that they begin to feel like home. Without realizing it, we grow attached to the darkness, finding a strange comfort in the heaviness of our despair, even letting it shape our words and define our perspective.
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But as I sit here on this rocking boat, I’m reminded of a different kind of rest—a deeper, more lasting peace that doesn’t come from holidays or getaways. Jesus offers us the ultimate reprieve. His invitation echoes softly yet powerfully:
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Christmas reminds us that faith isn’t always loud or bold; sometimes, it’s quiet and steady. It’s believing in the unseen, trusting in God’s timing, and holding on to His promises even when life feels uncertain. Faith says, “God is working,” even in the silence.
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The Father didn’t merely name a star after us—He gave us the very One who hung those stars in the sky. And all so that, thousands of years later, we could open our hands and receive the gift of eternal life.
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A marriage built on the Rock of Ages is not without its challenges, but it is filled with the promise of hope, love, and resilience. By making Christ the foundation, embracing agape love, navigating trials together, and practicing forgiveness, couples can cultivate a lasting relationship that glorifies God.
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Allow Him to heal what’s broken and strengthen what’s weak. Your marriage can be a place where love, joy, and peace abound, not only for you but for the little ones who are learning about life, love, and God through you.
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Let us seek the kind of love that covers our failures and builds a foundation for the next generation. Even if we feel it’s too late to change the past, God’s grace can still reshape our future. It’s never too late to surrender our marriages to Him and show our children the redeeming power of God’s love.
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In my moments of hurt, when pride swells up and forgiveness feels out of reach, I’ve learned to turn my eyes to the cross. It’s there that I find the strength to lay down my pride, to forgive, and to extend the grace that I’ve been given time and time again.
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When you decide to commit to one another, and the question of engagement is asked, it’s not just a step toward a wedding day. It’s a step toward a life journey, a covenant rooted in the love of Christ, who designed marriage to be a reflection of His unbreakable bond with us
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My soul fills with peace. This is my person—the one who fills the loud and the quiet moments of life. He cushions the blows when life gets tough, fills the empty spaces with his presence, and stays when the world feels like it’s walking away.
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Since we began sailing, we’ve relied completely on the promises in God’s Word—not just for our spiritual well-being, but for our daily needs like food, income, and security. We’ve faced moments of fear and doubt, yet through it all, we have remained in the hands of our Father, who is the Bread of Life. When
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The beauty of spiritual warfare is that we don’t fight for victory; we fight FROM victory. Jesus has already conquered sin, death, and the enemy.
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When we pray for hope, we are not simply asking for a temporary reprieve from our struggles. We are inviting God to infuse our hearts with His perspective, giving us the strength to endure and the assurance that He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28).
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The battle you face today is not the end of your story. God has promised you victory. “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:57). Your victory may not look like what you imagined, but it is guaranteed because God is with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).
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Worship isn’t just something we do; it’s a place where we meet God. When we declare His character, we are reminded of His faithfulness and His promises. Our circumstances may not immediately change, but our perspective does. We begin to see our situations through the lens of His love and sovereignty.
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So many times putting on the mask is just so much easier, in our relationships with our husbands, families, friends, and even strangers it seems as if the only time the mask can come off is with God. That moment when you plant your weary soul into His lap and wait to hear Him say Gwen you are mine, loved, cherished, and forgiven.
This realization has transformed my perspective, my bible study even my walk with God, making me more aware of the sacredness of each breath and the closeness of God’s presence within me.
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