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Continue reading →: I Will Not Regret One Word I Didn’t Say in Self-Defense(And Other Lessons From Years of Failing in Hard Conversations) There are a couple of people in my life — people I love and long to be close to — with whom conversation is almost always hard. Each relationship is a little different, but the pattern is the same: I…
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Continue reading →: The Subtle Sin of Striving“Cease striving and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 (NASB) We often think of striving as virtuous: trying hard, pushing through, doing our best. But in spiritual matters, striving can become a dangerous counterfeit of trust. It is a form of sin that wears a clever disguise—appearing noble on…
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Continue reading →: Change You Might Miss if You’re Not LookingNow the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. I tell you about these things in advance—as I told you before—that those who practice such things will not…
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Continue reading →: What Was Jesus’ True Purpose?We live in a culture that is hyper-focused on convenience, and physical and emotional comfort. Everywhere I turn I encounter various enticements to focus on my earthly circumstances. We want relief from all suffering, a more comfortable bed, a mind free of all anxiety and worry, tastier food, more comfy…
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Continue reading →: Are You Running in the Right Direction?“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter answered Him, “command me to come to You on the water.” Matthew 14:28 I know several young people who bless their communities by serving as emergency personnel-firefighters, trauma nurses, paramedics, police, and other vital services. Some are volunteers, for others it is their paid profession.…
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Continue reading →: An Unexpected BlessingI published my first novel this week. It feels like a miracle. God is so much more generous than I ever expect or deserve. I hope you enjoy it. You can find it on Amazon and Apple Books.
Hello,
I’m Victoria
Welcome to my surrendered life. I’m sharing my journey as I learn how to live in the freedom that comes from surrendering fully to Christ. Each day the Lord teaches me new ways to see that His way is better.
a surrendered life 