The Journal

Reflections on Scripture, story, beauty, grief, faith,
and the ordinary places God meets us.

Life as Worship Erika Bain Life as Worship Erika Bain

Please stop calling yourself A HOT MESS!

Hey Girl - Here’s a piece of advice for you . . . You are NOT a hot mess. Stop saying it. Stop buying T-Shirts and coffee mugs quoting it. Stop telling your friends and family that you are “just a hot mess”. You are speaking a lie over yourself. Girl, you are NOT a hot mess, you are God’s Best! Join us for this quick, simple, and easy to understand devotion on Ephesians 2:10 as we study God’s Word, apply what we’ve learned to our lives, and live out His Word with joy!

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Life as Worship Erika Bain Life as Worship Erika Bain

Dealing with Grief: Three Steps to Manage the Pain.

Grief cannot be conquered, but it can be managed. There is no timeline when your grief will lift, and you will feel “normal” again. There is no such thing as feeling normal. I’m discovering that you just have to get used to living a “new normal.” Here is a list of three ways that I am managing my grief and sorrow during this time. Perhaps they will help you and give you some insight.

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