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My name is Brittany and this website provides biblical encouragement for the world-weary believer. As someone who didn't become a Christian until my late teens, I know what it's like to fumble through the faith journey. I've had a huge learning curve over the years and made mistakes along the way. It's because of my own experiences I am passionate about helping those who are tired, discouraged, and unsure in their faith journey. Because I've been there I can relate and want to share with you resources that aren't merely Christian fluff, but are resources that provide practical insight and help as you find your way on this incredible journey with our beautiful God. I hope you'll stay a while and check out the resources on this page!

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UNTOUCHABLE Now Available!

Brittany's new book, Untouchable: Unraveling the Myth That You're Too Faithful to Fall, is now available for purchase!

"I am honored to know Brittany and to have had the privilege of being a part of this beautiful story of hope and redemption. As she opens up the secret places of her heart to touch yours, the rawness and honesty of her words will captivate your attention. The message of this book is so needed, not only for those who are experiencing the pain and consequences of sexual sin, but for those who desire to keep from experiencing that pain. I believe Brittany’s story and her dynamic biblical insight offer a fresh and much-needed perspective on failure and restoration that everyone needs to hear!"

-Debbie Lindell, James River Church

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Suffering Strips the Flesh

July 14, 2018

One reason suffering exists is to strip the flesh and our oldself. This wasn't the design but it's to

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This rainy weather is definitely helping my creative juices flow in today’s writing session!
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To all my writers out there, what gets your creatives juices going! Especially in the busyness of everything. How do you find your focus?

“Honestly, it is such relief when you can reach this point. You no longer feel the pressure to keep it all together. You no longer tear yourself up over depletion or exhaustion. The expectation to maintain perfection crumbles at the feet of humility. When you can embrace weakness and allow God’s strength to take over—to fill in the gaps—there is freedom to flourish.”
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Grab your copy of #UntouchableBook and dive into the power of admitting weakness!

Good vibes indeed for tonight’s book writing session! #hereiam

“I’ll never forget the trouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I’ve swallowed. I remember it all—oh, how well I remember— the feeling of hitting the bottom. But there’s one other thing I remember, and remembering, I keep a grip on hope:

GOD ’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! I’m sticking with GOD (I say it over and over). He’s all I’ve got left.

GOD proves to be good to the man who passionately waits, to the woman who diligently seeks. It’s a good thing to quietly hope, quietly hope for help from GOD. It’s a good thing when you’re young to stick it out through the hard times.

When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don’t ask questions: Wait for hope to appear. Don’t run from trouble. Take it full-face. The “worst” is never the worst.

Why? Because the Master won’t ever walk out and fail to return. If he works severely, he also works tenderly. His stockpiles of loyal love are immense. He takes no pleasure in making life hard, in throwing roadblocks in the way:” Lamentations‬ ‭3:19-33‬ ‭MSG‬‬
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This verse has proven to be so true in my life, and still is! This picture is a testament to what I thought wasn’t possible in my rock bottom. It’s a #tbt to 2 weeks ago when Ryan and I had a rare date night out to the zoo fundraiser. It’s our fave thing to do every year! But at my rock bottom we were done. There was no future in sight for us. But I faced the storm and hiddenness face on and sought Him alone. And I experienced a grace and love I had never tasted before.

God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Amen! So, I’ll keep diligently seeking Him and waiting for hope, knowing that He’s working tenderly ✨ I know He’s not done with me yet and that, even though I don’t see it now, the best is yet to come!

Can I be real with you right now and chat as friends for a moment? I’m riding the struggle bus this morning. Transition is hard. Confidence is low. Stress is high. And dreams seems impossible.

I opened up my Bible this morning discouraged and God had a little encouragement waiting for me in Romans 4:18 🙌🏼:
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“When everything was hopeless, Abraham believed anyway, deciding to live not on the basis of what he saw he couldn’t do but on what God said he would do.”
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Hopeless is a word I can relate to this morning. And yet, Abraham was hopeless and believed anyway. Which means, so shouldn’t I? We’re called to walk by faith, not by sight!

Hears the truth: although everything might look hopeless—meaning, the circumstances surrounding me are not as I would like—I must have faith! Believe in what God says He will do and not what I can or can’t see with my eyes. So good, right?! I don’t see God working behind the scenes and yeah, things look a bit chaotic. But I’m going to trust that God is working on my behalf because He cares about even the smallest concerns of my heart. He is a good Father who gives good gifts to His children. If He will care for the birds and the lilies with such care, will He not show much care for me?

I needed to be reminded today to believe in Him even though what I see doesn’t match my hopes. To walk by faith and not by sight. And maybe someone else needs to hear that today. Take heart that God sees you, knows you, and cares about you. Have confidence in Him and believe in hope!

Now that I work at home and take care of my little man full time, I feel the pressure to make the most of my time. So, usually when he naps I use the full time to write. If I don’t utilize those nap times I can get behind!

Yesterday I was feeling that pressure, which isn’t a bad thing. Discipline is good! But Roman is also getting in his molars and poor kid is miserable all day.

When I laid him down for his afternoon nap I was exhausted. I headed down the stairs to grab my laptop and get to work. But it just all felt so overwhelming.

So, I clicked on the tv and relaxed for an hour. At first I felt a bit guilty because I felt I needed to be doing something productive. You know, not just the writing but the laundry and messy bedroom were calling my name. But then, after Roman woke up and we ran some errands, made dinner, and I chased him all over the place, I became so thankful for that hour of doing nothing but watching Masterpiece Theater. Resting allowed me to refuel so that I was ready for the busyness that was coming.

I say this to anyone tired and needing some rest, but you feel a bit guilty to do so or have a hard time finding it. Rest is good! Don’t be afraid to stop and take a breath. To refuel. It’s healthy to do so and you’ll be glad you did!

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