When Christians start getting antsy about influencers and authors proclaiming messages with less than Gospel truth, we are grossly underestimating the sovereignty of the Lord, His power and the role of prayer. Recently I saw a friend who does ministry share a post about Rachel Hollis, the super popular author, podcaster and social media influencer…
Read MoreThe Relational Intimacy of Friends
“To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our…
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In the In-Between
With 2018 coming quickly to an end, I’ve been trying to take account of all that this year has held. What has been the overall theme for this year? I’ve been hustling hard. Trying to get ahead in work, wanting to propel my dream, and keeping myself healthy and fit, all before starting a family.…
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The Enneagram & Work: Why Self-Awareness Matters
Originally published on the Orange Perspective blog. Find this article and other featured writings by me at orangeperspective.com. When I took over as the Director of Marketing for Breakout seven months ago, I immediately sought out knowledge in all forms regarding leadership and management. Leading a healthy, happy, effective team was new territory for me.…
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Rest Is Strength
I had big hopes for November 1st. There is something powerful to me about starting afresh at the beginning of a new month or a new year. The last of my wedding season has come to an end and it’s been a long sprint/marathon since I started my new job. Fall has been busy and…
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Thankful for My Tribe
I was raised by a tribe of women. My mom beautifully modeled sacrificial friendship for me from a very young age and there wasn’t a time that I can remember where there weren’t at least two moms and a whole herd of kids gathered for everything. I adored my childhood. And I largely believe it…
Read MoreDon’t miss your story because you are afraid of it not being great enough.
Jennie Allen
Embrace Accountability
One of my most favorite things about marriage is the built-in accountability. I married someone who equally cares about maintaining healthy bodies & minds for our entire lives. He lets me push us to eat organic, natural, whole foods & fill our home with non-toxic products. I let him push us to be athletic, consistent…
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Owning Glorious
I feel glorious, glorious Got a chance to start again I was born for this, born for this It’s who I am, how could I forget? I made it through the darkest part of the night And now I see the sunrise Now I feel glorious, glorious I feel glorious, glorious. Macklemore “What makes you…
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Get Moving: Motivation to Stop Stalling & Get After It
Whether it’s forward or backward, movement is key. Only when you’re moving will you see any progress. Standing still is a sure fire way to get nowhere.
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