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 Building is a Kingdom principle we see throughout Scripture. In my last post, Built to Last, I highlighted the importance of following God’s design in our work so that it aligns with His purposes. There is great value in faithfully stewarding our lives and opportunities by partnering with God to build whatever […]
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By Bailey Crofford Then the Lord answered me and said, ‘Write the vision and engrave it plainly on [clay] tablets so that the one who reads it will run. For the vision is yet for the appointed [future] time. It hurries toward the goal [of fulfillment]; it will not fail. Even though it delays, wait […]
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by Shannon Garrison I love historic churches. There is something awe-inspiring and majestic about them—the chiseled stone details, grand doors, colorful stained-glass windows, high ceilings, intricately painted murals, elaborate tapestries, carved wooden altars, ornately bound Bibles and hymnals, and soft, glowing candlelight. As I admire the design, architecture, and construction, I am amazed by humanity’s […]
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by Shannon Garrison Life has its fair share of pain and hardship. Our difficult seasons can be so overwhelming that they feel almost unbearable. The ugly divorce, the devastating cancer diagnosis, the shocking betrayal of a close friend, the unexpected death of a child, the toxic and abusive relationship—these circumstances can be life-altering, bringing with […]
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by Heather Green We all say “yes” every day. Sometimes it’s obvious, like accepting a new job, welcoming a helping hand, or embracing a new friendship. Sometimes our “yes” is much quieter, as we give way to our attitudes, fears, excuses, or even our desires. Whatever our “yes” looks like, it starts with a decision […]
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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 […]
