Pondering with God is an invitation to slow your heart, reflect, and dwell in the presence of God as He shapes you from the inside out. From my personal journey, I share what God has taught me through Scripture, prayer, walking out His Word, and the relationships He has used to refine me. My desire is that this space draws you deeper as you abide in Him, form strong spiritual roots, and discover hope, renewal, and empowerment along the journey.
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By Shannon Garrison Where fear and insecurity rule, overcompensation takes root. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines overcompensation as “the excessive reaction to a feeling of inferiority, guilt, or inadequacy leading to an exaggerated attempt to overcome the feeling.”¹ The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as “the act of trying too hard to correct a problem and, therefore, creating […]
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By Bailey Crofford With God, there’s almost always a process for most things—and God isn’t in a hurry when it comes to the completion of those processes. In every area of our lives, God is far more concerned with the journey than He is with the final destination. He cares more about who we are […]
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by Shannon Garrison When we give our lives to Christ, we gain the capacity to live an abundant life rooted in freedom. Through His death and resurrection, we are empowered to follow God wholeheartedly and fulfill His purposes and plans. As we co-labor with Christ, our lives bear much fruit and testify to God’s goodness […]
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by Shannon Garrison God is always doing something new. Therefore, as His children, our lives should reflect this truth as we are presented with opportunities to embrace change. To make room for what God is doing, we must often rid ourselves of the things that no longer serve God’s purpose in our lives. Thus, to […]
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by Shannon Garrison As followers of Christ, we are called to a life of faithful obedience. In our desire to please God and do His will, we often feel compelled to take action. We may view action as forward motion—building for God, serving our local church, engaging in spiritual warfare, fervent prayer, preaching the gospel, […]