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An Anthem for Those Daring to Grieve with Hope

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Remembering Christmas: A 5-Day Bible Plan from The Messy Table Podcast

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Holy Week: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Jesus’ Killers

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When You Don’t Feel Thankful

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How Do We Grow?

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Work It Baby (But Don’t Forget This One Thing)

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Before Everyone Is Looking For You

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@jennjewell

Carline buddy.
Waiting anxiously for her besties.💛

Asking is different than demanding.⠀ ⠀ Jesus t

Asking is different than demanding.⠀
⠀
Jesus tells us to ask/seek/knock/pray, and we can be sure that He hears us. We can even be sure that He’ll answer us—sometimes with a “yes,” sometimes with a “no,” sometimes with “wait” or “not yet” or “what I have planned is actually way better than anything you’ve dreamed up in your head.”⠀
⠀
My kids asking for a snack is different than them demanding a snack. My kids asking for help with their homework is different than them demanding help with their homework. My kids asking for a specific Christmas gift is different than them demanding a specific Christmas gift.⠀
⠀
It’s all about the heart, yes?⠀
⠀
Though our motives won’t ever be completely whitewashed and pure (this side of heaven), we can crawl into our Father’s lap, trusting Him with our deepest desires. (Hello, He already knows them anyway.) We can expect that He’ll see and hear and know and care—no ultimatums necessary. And, ultimately, we can trust Him to decide what’s best.💛

Snagged a place near the beach for Fall Break (one

Snagged a place near the beach for Fall Break (one day post-hurricane, one day pre-arrival). Did handstands. Hid our phones. Caught our own seafood. Buried my own husband (in the sand, of course🙃). A LITTLE SEA SALT IS MAGIC FOR THIS SOUL.

Long before a global pandemic, before this hyper-i

Long before a global pandemic, before this hyper-intense political climate, before world-wide anxiety was pounding in our ears, before receiving some personally devastating news, Shelly Miller was etching timeless words onto the pages of her new book, “Searching for Certainty.”⠀
⠀
Today’s episode @themessytablepodcast isn’t highlighting a story from the past, but one that’s unfolding in real time, right now. In recent weeks, doctors have given Shelly the heart-wrenching prognosis of terminal cancer—12 fleeting months to live.⠀
⠀
Just typing such news leaves me undone. What I would give to be tromping around Italy again with this gorgeous soul! (See: #tuscanywritersretreat.) And though we’ll continue to PLEAD for a miracle, we are, once again, faced with our own mortality. We are, once again, challenged to surrender our own precious plans.⠀
⠀
Yet, even here, hope can be found.⠀
⠀
@shellymillerwriter’s compelling book launches today, smack in the middle of this wildly unsettled season. And the irony of such timing is not lost on her. In fact, I asked if she’d rather cancel our recording, but she insisted. She insisted on living out her hope and clinging to her Savior with every breath she’s got.⠀
⠀
If you’ve found yourself searching for God in the (many) disruptions of life, we want to invite you to join us @themessytablepodcast.🖤 #themessytablepodcast #searchingforcertainty

@themessytablepodcast

We were made to worship—not just with our voices

We were made to worship—not just with our voices, but also with our lives. But how do we authentically praise God when we’re overcome with anxiety, struggling with depression, or dealing with an overall feeling of hopelessness?⠀
⠀
Because of her underlying passion to help others connect with God, @cassidy.estevez writes, sings, and produces stunning content for @lcworship. But as someone who’s experienced many dark days herself, it’s been a journey of pressing in, paying attention, and WORSHIPPING ANYWAY.⠀
⠀
In today’s conversation @themessytablepodcast, Cassidy is chatting with @cindybeall and @jennjewell, where she shares, “We don’t need assurance of the future to hope in Him.” Join us!🖤⠀
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#themessytablepodcast #lifechurch #lcworship #lcsisters #worship #podcast #depression #youversion #bibleapp #bible⠀

A timely reminder 🖤

A timely reminder 🖤

If you’ve listened to the latest episode @themes

If you’ve listened to the latest episode @themessytablepodcast, you know that Emily Freeman’s final words to her 7-year-old son brought allllllll the tears.😭⠀
⠀
Just seconds before “Super Trey” met his Savior face to face, Emily’s words (empowered by the Holy Spirit) ushered in a supernatural peace: “No, you are not about to die. YOU ARE ABOUT TO REALLY LIVE.”⠀
⠀
May we carry that with us today as well... As we die to ourselves, we are really living. As we surrender our temporary plans, we are really living. As we fix our eyes on the eternal, we are really living.🖤

There is MORE than what we see🖤

There is MORE than what we see🖤

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@themessytablepodcast

We were made to worship—not just with our voices

We were made to worship—not just with our voices, but also with our lives. But how do we authentically praise God when we’re overcome with anxiety, struggling with depression, or dealing with an overall feeling of hopelessness?⠀
⠀
Because of her underlying passion to help others connect with God, @cassidy.estevez writes, sings, and produces stunning content for @lcworship. But as someone who’s experienced many dark days herself, it’s been a journey of pressing in, paying attention, and WORSHIPPING ANYWAY.⠀
⠀
In today’s conversation @themessytablepodcast, Cassidy is chatting with @cindybeall and @jennjewell, where she shares, “We don’t need assurance of the future to hope in Him.” Join us!🖤⠀
⠀
#themessytablepodcast #lifechurch #lcworship #lcsisters #worship #podcast #depression #youversion #bibleapp #bible⠀

A timely reminder 🖤

A timely reminder 🖤

If you’ve listened to the latest episode @themes

If you’ve listened to the latest episode @themessytablepodcast, you know that Emily Freeman’s final words to her 7-year-old son brought allllllll the tears.😭⠀
⠀
Just seconds before “Super Trey” met his Savior face to face, Emily’s words (empowered by the Holy Spirit) ushered in a supernatural peace: “No, you are not about to die. YOU ARE ABOUT TO REALLY LIVE.”⠀
⠀
May we carry that with us today as well... As we die to ourselves, we are really living. As we surrender our temporary plans, we are really living. As we fix our eyes on the eternal, we are really living.🖤

There is MORE than what we see🖤

There is MORE than what we see🖤

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@jennjewell

Carline buddy.
Waiting anxiously for her besties.💛

Asking is different than demanding.⠀ ⠀ Jesus t

Asking is different than demanding.⠀
⠀
Jesus tells us to ask/seek/knock/pray, and we can be sure that He hears us. We can even be sure that He’ll answer us—sometimes with a “yes,” sometimes with a “no,” sometimes with “wait” or “not yet” or “what I have planned is actually way better than anything you’ve dreamed up in your head.”⠀
⠀
My kids asking for a snack is different than them demanding a snack. My kids asking for help with their homework is different than them demanding help with their homework. My kids asking for a specific Christmas gift is different than them demanding a specific Christmas gift.⠀
⠀
It’s all about the heart, yes?⠀
⠀
Though our motives won’t ever be completely whitewashed and pure (this side of heaven), we can crawl into our Father’s lap, trusting Him with our deepest desires. (Hello, He already knows them anyway.) We can expect that He’ll see and hear and know and care—no ultimatums necessary. And, ultimately, we can trust Him to decide what’s best.💛

Snagged a place near the beach for Fall Break (one

Snagged a place near the beach for Fall Break (one day post-hurricane, one day pre-arrival). Did handstands. Hid our phones. Caught our own seafood. Buried my own husband (in the sand, of course🙃). A LITTLE SEA SALT IS MAGIC FOR THIS SOUL.

Long before a global pandemic, before this hyper-i

Long before a global pandemic, before this hyper-intense political climate, before world-wide anxiety was pounding in our ears, before receiving some personally devastating news, Shelly Miller was etching timeless words onto the pages of her new book, “Searching for Certainty.”⠀
⠀
Today’s episode @themessytablepodcast isn’t highlighting a story from the past, but one that’s unfolding in real time, right now. In recent weeks, doctors have given Shelly the heart-wrenching prognosis of terminal cancer—12 fleeting months to live.⠀
⠀
Just typing such news leaves me undone. What I would give to be tromping around Italy again with this gorgeous soul! (See: #tuscanywritersretreat.) And though we’ll continue to PLEAD for a miracle, we are, once again, faced with our own mortality. We are, once again, challenged to surrender our own precious plans.⠀
⠀
Yet, even here, hope can be found.⠀
⠀
@shellymillerwriter’s compelling book launches today, smack in the middle of this wildly unsettled season. And the irony of such timing is not lost on her. In fact, I asked if she’d rather cancel our recording, but she insisted. She insisted on living out her hope and clinging to her Savior with every breath she’s got.⠀
⠀
If you’ve found yourself searching for God in the (many) disruptions of life, we want to invite you to join us @themessytablepodcast.🖤 #themessytablepodcast #searchingforcertainty