Tag: grace

Death Grip: Letting Go of the Rope

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Sam Stokesberry

Did you ever play the game Tug-O-War as a kid? If you haven’t, it’s a game where you and some friends stand on opposite sides of a long heavy rope, gripping it and “tugging” on it as hard as you can until one team… Continue Reading “Death Grip: Letting Go of the Rope”

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When Life Gets a Little Messy

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Sam Stokesberry

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Every New Year’s Eve, I ask God to give me one specific thing to focus on for the year. Sometimes He gives me a verse, a word, or a phrase. That way, no matter what the year has in store or how messy life… Continue Reading “When Life Gets a Little Messy”

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Blow-Up Mattresses and Broken Promises

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Sam Stokesberry

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You guys need to meet my mom. My mom is a supremely gifted and creative human being, especially when it comes to interior design and home staging. She can turn any poorly decorated room into a beautiful work of art with just a few… Continue Reading “Blow-Up Mattresses and Broken Promises”

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Shockproofing Sin: One F-Bomb at a Time

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Sam Stokesberry

When a “Good Christian Girl” Has a Bad Day

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Sam Stokesberry

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Have you ever had one of those days when everything seems to go wrong? Maybe you caught every single red light while running late to a meeting, maybe a bottle of your favorite red nail polish spilled all over your white carpet, or maybe… Continue Reading “When a “Good Christian Girl” Has a Bad Day”

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Uganda: Loving Simply and Simply Loving

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Sam Stokesberry

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Did you know that missions trips have a lot in common with surprise birthday parties? Yeah, me neither. Until now. Think about it. Sometimes the events of the day catch you totally off-guard, sometimes you experience anxiety, excitement, and fear all at the same… Continue Reading “Uganda: Loving Simply and Simply Loving”

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But the Greatest of These Is Love…

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Sam Stokesberry

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It’s always funny scrolling back through my old blog posts, reminiscing about the trials and the triumphs that I’ve had to walk through over these past few years. It’s cool to see how far I’ve come, and it’s humbling to see how far I… Continue Reading “But the Greatest of These Is Love…”

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But Why Does My Heart Still Hurt?

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Sam Stokesberry

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Forgiveness. This word makes me want to throw my arms up in a fit of joy and throw up my lunch all at the same time. I can’t even handle this word. I don’t really understand it, I can’t really comprehend it, and yet… Continue Reading “But Why Does My Heart Still Hurt?”

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