tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19833976301636017522024-03-13T03:23:06.322-07:00The Baton Pass Resource DirectoryAngela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-27082138430646858942020-04-14T13:17:00.003-07:002020-04-15T18:02:43.993-07:00<div>
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During this season of social distancing, it can be hard to grapple with the isolation and anxiety that can creep in. We want you to know that even if home is where we have to be for a time - you don't have to feel so alone. There are amazing resources open to you for connection and community! These are trusted sources where we believe you will feel engaged and encouraged in this season! </div>
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<b>Evening Psalms (Live from AZ)</b></div>
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We (The Baton Pass) would also love to connect with you through our very special Thursday night prayer and praise time! We will be doing these every Thursday evening in April. Everyone is welcome!<br />
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Yes, because God ’s your refuge, the High God your very own home, Evil can’t get close to you, harm can’t get through the door. He ordered his angels to guard you wherever you go. If you stumble, they’ll catch you; their job is to keep you from falling. You’ll walk unharmed among lions and snakes, and kick young lions and serpents from the path.</div>
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Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-65271323296874724292019-10-20T12:26:00.002-07:002019-10-20T12:26:15.275-07:00Welcome!<b>Hello Amazing Baton Pass Community!</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We are so thankful for all the resources available to us for all sorts of life challenges so here we've compiled a list of resources and tools for you to use for whatever situation you or a loved one may be facing. We will continue to add to the list and update it as time passes. You will find organizations, books, websites, blogs, podcasts and articles that we believe will aid in the restoration process. Most importantly we would like to remind you how unique and treasured you are. You are dearly loved and there is only one magnificent YOU!</span><br />
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Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-70467082257255829812019-10-20T12:25:00.001-07:002019-10-20T12:28:04.587-07:00Dear Cherished Daughter LetterDear Cherished Daughter,<br />
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Do you know who I am? Perhaps you don't know me yet. Maybe you know OF me but don't truly KNOW me. Maybe, dear daughter, in this moment you just need a reminder of who you are to me and how deeply you're loved. Right now, I long to show you my heart and so I've written you this letter.<br />
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My love letter to you.<br />
My cherished daughter.<br />
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You see, I know who you are! You are my beautiful and beloved child. I have loved and chosen you long before your first breath and you will remain loved and chosen by me far past your last. My purpose in creating you was to lavish my love on you and that I would experience your love for me in return. You are my pride and joy.<br />
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I know all the joys and passions of your heart, in fact I put them there! Every triumph you experience and every heartbreak you endure I care about. There is not one single thing you do or one single thing that happens to you that I'm not aware of. It is all important to me. You don't ever have to walk alone.<br />
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Sweet daughter, in your moments of frustration, I'm here to give you wisdom. In your moments of heartbreak, my arms are here to embrace you. In moments of fear, I'm here to give you courage. In moments of desperation, when you call for me I will pour out my love on you. When you don't know your worth, when you feel you've made too many mistakes, when lies attack your identity and the actions of others have stripped you of your dignity - I am here to restore you.<br />
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I will never love you anymore than how much I love you right now. There is nothing you could ever do that would make me love you more and nothing you could ever do that would make me love you less. You see, my love for you is never based on WHAT you do but truly in WHO you are.<br />
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See, I already knew all the mistakes you were ever going to make and, when you let me be your dad, I knew that I was going to wash away every one of those mistakes. Release them to me and they are no more. I knew I would never let them define you and, dear daughter, you should never let them define you either. In the moments you feel the most unworthy there is still nothing that would keep me from sending my son for you. For eternity, I've chosen you!<br />
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If you don't know me yet, close your eyes and ask me to reveal myself and just listen. I promise I am here. Ask me what I think of you, listen for me, and I will show you.<br />
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I put a crown on your head to restore your honor.<br />
I put a robe on your shoulders to restore your dignity.<br />
I place finest shoes on your feet so that you can stand firmly and confidently walk forward.<br />
I fashioned your beautiful smile, the perfect amount of melanin in your skin, the depth of your eyes, and sound of your voice. Each feature an expression of how much I treasure you. I see such beauty in all of it.<br />
I wrap my arms around you to be your shield.<br />
I left your chin up so that you hold your head high.<br />
I wipe every tear from your eyes and restore your joy.<br />
Arise, daughter, and claim from this moment forward the beautiful plans I have for you.<br />
To prosper you. To keep you. To empower you.<br />
Claim the royalty that you are. You are mine.<br />
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In our greatest moments and even in our hardest moments it's so important use our words to claim our right to freedom in every area of our lives.<br />
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I'm thankful for every new day.<br />
I am seen, loved & accepted. I am God's masterpiece.<br />
My God goes before me, therefore I am confident that I can face what lies ahead of me.<br />
I live with unwavering joy, because the Lord is my source of joy & He is always constant.<br />
I release my past. I am renewing my mind. I take captive every word & thought.<br />
I know God's plans for me and they are good!<br />
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“But may your name be blessed and built up! For you have answered my passionate cry for mercy. You are my strength and my shield from every danger. When I fully trust in you, help is on the way. I jump for joy and burst forth with ecstatic, passionate praise! I will sing songs of what you mean to me! You will be the inner strength of all your people, the mighty protector of all, the saving strength for all your anointed ones. Keep protecting and cherishing your chosen ones; in you they will never fall. Like a shepherd going before us, keep leading us forward, forever carrying us in your arms!”<br />
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Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-48305277964470572612019-05-12T09:32:00.000-07:002019-05-12T09:32:17.436-07:00To those who mourn on Mother's Day<div>
To all of those who have lost mothers, we see you today. We want to acknowledge that this day may be bitter sweet. A day of remembrance mixed with a feeling of longing. Whether you lost your mom 20 years ago or 6 months ago, it's okay to give yourself some time today to mourn. Jesus tells us, "Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted." This is not just an invitation to allow yourself time to feel, it's also a promise from God that you will find peace. God knows your heart. While it seem difficult to navigate through your emotions today there are some ways you can actively bring some extra peace and tenderness into your day. </div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Ask God to fill your heart with the tender love of a mother. We often refer to God as our heavenly Father but we should remember that human fathers only reflect part of God's nature. God also created women and mothers to reflect another beautiful side of God. God yearns to love you in this way. Press into Him and feel your heart fill with His nurturing, tender presence. </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">There are some of you whose mothers were or are absent from your life, we see your loss too. Hear me when I tell you how cherished you are to your heavenly Father! You are chosen, accepted, and deeply loved. Nothing is more precious to Him than you are! Be honest in your prayers to God. Pray for supernatural peace today and pray for the deepest forgiveness. Pray for release from your pain and feel God restoring you today.</span></div>
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thebatonpasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965591384421566801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-26427375609254507992018-12-14T11:15:00.000-08:002018-12-14T11:15:09.248-08:00Motivated by Jesus<span id="docs-internal-guid-881f3500-7fff-b588-8edd-851a2566547b"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2.4; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This time of year we are uniquely inundated with a variety of social events: work parties, school concerts, community outreach events and family gatherings. We want to be able to see everyone and be everywhere for everything. Even as I write this it sounds exhausting! The issue laden within these scheduling conundrums is the underlying expectations that are both explicitly stated or, maybe worse, hidden beneath the surface. How can we please both God and humans? Paul addresses this question in Galatians 1:10 where he asks, “Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Unfortunately, the answer is that we likely cannot please both. Rather than being moved by the pressures of people we can instead choose to be motivated by the love of Jesus. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">We might shrink from this idea in our humanness as we contemplate possible reactions of those in our lives that might not understand our choices. However, we are reminded in looking at the birth of Christ that the celebration happened where Jesus was! Both the Magi and shepherds went to find Him, where He was, and were blessed in return. It says that after the angels appeared to the shepherds they “hurried off” from their fields outside the town of Bethlehem. But what about the sheep? What about their responsibilities? The expectations of the sheep owners? We don’t know what actions they took in response to their human obligations but we do know that they were following what was most important: the call to go and see the new born king Jesus. As a result, they gloried in the confirmation of God’s revelation to them but also were compelled to share the good news with others! Isn’t this what Jesus wants for us this time of year? May we magnify the expectation of meeting Him over and above the meeting the expectation of others. </span></div>
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thebatonpasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965591384421566801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-19264962692156276492018-12-07T11:31:00.001-08:002018-12-07T11:31:15.368-08:00More on Family Relationships<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As was established in the last blog post, I believe the holidays are a uniquely challenging time for most families due to unmet expectations, unfulfilled hopes and general disappointments. I am speaking this from experience. For many years it has felt like a dead end street navigating these important yet sensitive relationships with others. Once I had grieved about the hurts that have been caused in those relationships and engaged in forgiveness there are things that I came to realize (through the help mostly of my husband and the Holy Spirit) that are vital to the process. When I prioritize my own health (emotional, physical, spiritual, mental) and that of my nuclear family, I have broken the chains of bondage to other’s responses and am free to model what wholeness in Christ is all about. I have recently (at Thanksgiving and yesterday specifically) seen God's hand move in me and my husband's family in ways that only God could orchestrate. Satan wants to see us discouraged about our family relationships and believe that they cannot change. This is a lie! Unfortunately, familiarity with our family (notice the same root word ☺) sometimes breeds disbelief. Remember in Mark 6 when Jesus was in His hometown and could do no miracles? It wasn’t for lack of power on His part but rather for a lack of belief on the part of the people that knew him best! We, like these people, can both be labeled and label those in our families in ways that do not allow for the change and freedom that Jesus came to bring. If we have been changed by God then He is able to do it for anyone! My encouragement for you all is that by working on establishing ourselves in the wholeness of Christ that He will help us to navigate and reflect that wholeness to others that they might be moved to do the same. </span></span></div>
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thebatonpasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965591384421566801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-2981818812680785482018-12-06T17:24:00.002-08:002018-12-06T17:27:32.129-08:00Dear Younger Me Letter<div class="MsoNormal">
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If I could scoop you up in my arms to hold and comfort you, that’s exactly what you need right now. I know I can’t comfort you that way, younger Me, but please understand as I write these words I know exactly where you’re treading and I know how lonely it feels! Tonight, your husband revealed he’d broken your trust by breaking your wedding vows with another woman. You feel in this moment that you’ve lost your best friend and in one moment you’ve lost the future you’ve longed for. Millions of worries and emotions are flooding your brain. It’s all so hard to process.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I know you’re terrified to raise a child as a single parent and you’re so afraid that your little boys will know the pain of a broken home just like you did. You feel like trust is gone forever and all the insecurities you feel about yourself come creeping in. There’s a war in your head trying to pull you into despair and far away from hope.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But, younger Me, today I also know this – God has another plan! There is such VICTORY in your future!<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a few days God is going to send you a message through one of his daughters whom He’s carried through this same pain. This woman, who will one day become a dear friend, will fill that message with wisdom and tender love. This message will begin your healing process and encourage you to hope. She will beckon you to pray for your husband, just as she had for hers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Reluctantly, in the coming weeks, in the mist of crying out for God to heal your wound and take away your pain her words will ring in your ears and you will begin to pray for God to heal your husband’s heart. Soon you’ll start to pray not only for your peace but for your husband’s peace as well. You’ll pray to feel God’s love in more depth and for your husband to feel God’s love just as much. In a couple weeks, something miraculous will happen after each prayer you will experience a bit more comfort and a more tender heart for your husband.<o:p></o:p></div>
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How can this happen? Because when you pray for your husband, God reveals your husband is not the enemy. God can help separate the sin from the man and he can help you do this too. You find there is no freedom in bitterness. Growing callous doesn’t allow God to be strength in your moments of need. But there is freedom in love. If we petition God to see those who hurt us through his perspective, His grace will abound in your heart even in the pain that hurts the most.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In this time, you will learn scriptures deeper than you’ve ever known before. Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the POWER of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. And this amazing verse, “If God is for us who can be against us?”'<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a few weeks, you both will commit to fight for each other and grow! You’ll see changes in your husband as he works to earn back trust and become more of the man God intended for him to be and you’ll see changes in yourself as you fall deeper in love with your heavenly father and those insecurities in yourself will be swallowed up as you put on your identity as God’s daughter. With each passing week your heart will mend and your soul will heal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Younger Me, you’ll find people that want to give you advice. They’ll speak with a heart of love but they won’t be speaking the truth. Their words will cause doubt even though they are spoken with the intent to comfort. Seek guidance from people that want to see both you and your husband flourish, whether together or apart so that you know their advice is impartial and their perspective is pure. This will become invaluable as you heal. Guard your heart and mind so that only goodness enters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I write this to you 8 years down the road with two additional kiddos added to the flock and all of your little ones are growing up with both parents in unity! You have NO fear or distrust in your husband’s full commitment to you. Don’t ever let anyone tell you supernatural forgiveness isn’t real. It’s true and bold and mighty! Today, I watch my husband speak with confidence as an advocate for freedom when he encounters other men dealing with these types of temptations. He is transparent about his mistakes and the broken identity that caused him to make unwise decisions. His honesty will allow God to speak His love for these men through your husband. This brings so much joy to my soul!<o:p></o:p></div>
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thebatonpasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965591384421566801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-208763863836755432018-11-30T08:42:00.001-08:002018-11-30T12:46:42.467-08:00Forgiveness<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /> In the midst of the fun festivities of the holiday season we are often met with mixed emotions in regards to the people with whom we are compelled to engage because of those festivities. Many of us have harbored feelings of bitterness or resentment towards one or more family members that have caused undue hurt on us individually or collectively as a family. Having forced interactions with those people each year doesn’t seem to help but rather to re-infect a wound that has yet to heal. As followers of Christ, however, there is hope in a new way forward. The answer that Jesus gives us is to forgive. The act of forgiveness is not encouraged as a response to any person’s merit to receive it but rather the model of grace and mercy that God extended to us first. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you (Eph. 4:32)”. “Forgive as the Lord forgave you (Col. 3:13)”.<br /><br /> If we want to show the light of Christ during this holiday season (and all year round) we need to<br />manage those areas of unforgiveness that are being harbored in our own hearts regardless of the<br />response of others. This does not excuse the offense but rather frees you! Christ died to set us free<br />from the chains of sin and bondage that Satan wants to see us enslaved by and we are willing<br />participants if we continue to live in those places of hurt. <br /><br /> How do we do this exactly? We start by confessing the hurt that we have experienced to God and <br />also make a decision to start on the path of forgiveness, as it is a journey. We work at processing our<br />hurt by asking God to heal our hearts and show us His, and also engage in dialogue with those we trust (whether personal friends or professionals). We realize that relationships are built on trust and we need to “guard our hearts (Prov. 4:23)” as we reengage. The relationship(s) may look different moving forward but God will be honored and you will receive greater freedom as you walk down the path of healing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>thebatonpasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965591384421566801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-73117275520394038132018-10-13T19:45:00.005-07:002020-04-15T18:05:07.205-07:00Miscarriage<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Websites</b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/</span></a><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.nothingiswasted.com/communitygroups">https://www.nothingiswasted.com/communitygroups</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Organizations</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Willowcreek - REBUILD - Finding life after loss (South barrington) Workshops for loss of a pregnancy/ loss of spouse, child, parent, sibling, Divorce</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre;">(224) 512-2600</span><span id="docs-internal-guid-1131186b-7fff-deb8-71a5-520c6a609ced"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Blossom Method</span><br />
<a href="http://www.blossommethod.com/our-services/miscarriage-support-groups/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">http://www.blossommethod.com/our-services/miscarriage-support-groups/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">233 E. Erie St.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Chicago, IL 60611</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.mend.org/</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.32px;">M.E.N.D. is a Christian, non-profit organization that reaches out to families who have suffered the death of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sunshine After the Storm: A survival Guide for Grieving Mothers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child after Pregnancy Loss</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/relationship-challenges/miscarriage/life-after-miscarriage"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/relationship-challenges/miscarriage/life-after-miscarriage</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-to-care-for-women-who-have-miscarried"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-to-care-for-women-who-have-miscarried</span></a>Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-37154594207718413322018-10-13T18:26:00.003-07:002019-10-19T13:41:19.840-07:00Resources for multiple topics<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Websites/Blogs</b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://messengerinternational.org/blog/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://messengerinternational.org/blog/</span></a><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.joelosteen.com/Pages/Home.aspx</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://theallendercenter.org/</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.onelifemaps.com/</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">http://www.sowthat.com/</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Podcasts</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Grit ‘n’ Grace: Good Girls Breaking Bad Rules is a podcast featuring author/blogger/speakers Cheri Gregory and Amy Carroll. Each week the pair tackles difficult topics that women face, from perfectionism to dealing with tragedy. Approaching life with a Godly perspective, the women’s conversations are therapeutic for the soul and help us to think about hard subjects often lingering in the back of our minds. Although they aren’t scared of a tough discussion, most episodes feature more laughs than tears, just like any chat with friends should.</span><br />
<br />Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-1309865176674082462018-10-12T21:17:00.003-07:002018-10-15T09:04:54.110-07:00Postpartum Depression<span style="background-color: ;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Websites</b></span></span><br />
<a href="https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/postpartum-depression.aspx" style="background-color: ;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/postpartum-depression.aspx</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/" style="background-color: ;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/" style="background-color: ;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/</span></a><br />
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<span style="background-color: ;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Organizations</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: ;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">March of Dimes</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: ;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Postpartum Depression Illinois</span></span><br />
<a href="https://www.ppdil.org/" style="background-color: ;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.ppdil.org/</span></a><br />
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<span style="background-color: ;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Books</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: ;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Living Beyond Postpartum Depression - Help and hope for the hurting mom and those around her</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: ;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Out Came the Sun: My hopeful journey beyond Postpartum Depression</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: ;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Articles/ blog posts</b></span></span><br />
<a href="https://gracetosoar.com/a-christians-journey-through-postpartum-depression/" style="background-color: ;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://gracetosoar.com/a-christians-journey-through-postpartum-depression/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/yesterday-postpartum-and-forever" style="background-color: ;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/yesterday-postpartum-and-forever</span></a>Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-78149675102312293802018-10-12T21:15:00.001-07:002018-10-19T14:04:57.361-07:00Single Parenting<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Websites</b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.joycemeyer.org/" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.joycemeyer.org/</a><span id="docs-internal-guid-90220157-7fff-749c-4df7-8c166d7ccf80"></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.singlemom.com/illinois-assistance/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">http://www.singlemom.com/illinois-assistance/</span></a><br />
<a href="http://elmhurstcrc.org/uploads/files/SingleMotherResourcesMar12017.pdf"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">http://elmhurstcrc.org/uploads/files/SingleMotherResourcesMar12017.pdf</span></a><br />
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Organizations</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Willow Creek Care Center</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Services provided:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Food, clothing
Service area: Serves everyone
Willow Creek Community Church, 67 E Algonquin Rd., South Barrington, IL 60010,224-512-2600
http://www.willowcreekcarecenter.org/
Food: Come once a month and receive enough food for about a week.
Clothing: Available at a low cost for children only, ages newborn through 14 years
Hours (same for all services): Mon-Thurs: 10 am-12:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm, Sat: 9-11:30 am,
Sun: 1:30-4:30 pm
Note – Willow Creek also provides car repairs and donations of cars to those in need, however
these services are only for members of their church.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Love Christian Clearing House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Services provided:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">financial assistence for car repair
Service Area: Addison, Darien, Lisle, Westmont, Bensenville, Downers Grove, Lombard,
Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Wood Dale, Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Oak Brook
Terrace, Woodridge, Itasca, Villa Park
May help with a car repair if the car is needed to drive to and from employment.
P.O. Box 50, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514, 630-512-8665
Anne Marie Schuster, Executive Director, 630-512-8673, amschuster@love-cc.org
http://www.love-cc.org/
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed: 9:30-11:30 am & 1:30-3:30 pm, Thur: 9:30-11:30 am</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Books</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All Things Beautiful: 31 Devotions for the single mom</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Unseen Companion: God With the Single Mother</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Going Solo: Hope and Healing for the Single mom or Dad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Heart Hugs for Single Moms: 52 Devotions to Encourage You - Sandra Aldrich</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Articles</b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.todayschristianwoman.com/articles/2013/september/hope-for-single-parents.html"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.todayschristianwoman.com/articles/2013/september/hope-for-single-parents.html</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/relationship-challenges/divorce/my-success-as-a-single-mom"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/relationship-challenges/divorce/my-success-as-a-single-mom</span></a>Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-27095879441538699282018-10-12T21:14:00.002-07:002018-10-15T09:02:08.892-07:00Motherhood<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Websites</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/">https://www.desiringgod.org/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://messengerinternational.org/blog/</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.mother.ly/work/find-your-tribe-10-mom-groups-that-are-totally-amazing">https://www.mother.ly/work/find-your-tribe-10-mom-groups-that-are-totally-amazing</a></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">http://www.aubreysampson.com/articles/</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Organizations</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Birds on a Wire - Karen Stubbs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">MOPS</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast mmt-sentence">is a support group, </span><span aria-hidden="true" class="blast mmt-sentence" style="letter-spacing: -0.02rem;">often hosted by churches, that offers members mentoring, creative activities,</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.02rem;">and childcare during meetings. </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.32px;"><a href="https://www.mops.org//groupsearch/">https://www.mops.org//groupsearch/</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">MOMS (Mothers Offering Mothers Support) Club</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Books</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Eye that See and Ears that Hear - Jennifer Toledo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eyes that See and Ears that Hear</em> is a desperately needed resource for parents and childcare workers alike! Jennifer creatively gives parents the tools and language needed to help guide their children into God encounters.
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Articles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/schoolage-children/raising-daughters-in-gods-wisdom">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/schoolage-children/raising-daughters-in-gods-wisdom</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/spiritual-growth-for-kids/nurture-an-authentic-faith/7-ways-your-kids-can-connect-with-god"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/spiritual-growth-for-kids/nurture-an-authentic-faith/7-ways-your-kids-can-connect-with-god</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/motherhood-is-victory"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/motherhood-is-victory</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Podcasts</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wire Talk - Karen Stubbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The organization equips mothers with bible studies, support groups, and more to help Christian motherhood more navigable. The podcast, hosted by Sunny Williams, tackles a new issue each week that women of a certain age or demographic faces. These episodes tackle spiritual life, practical tips, and important life stages.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #8f8e91; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-32357484020566309432018-10-12T21:13:00.002-07:002020-04-15T18:05:33.502-07:00Loss of a loved one<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Websites</b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://restministries.com/blog/2012/04/27/grief-and-mourning/">http://restministries.com/blog/2012/04/27/grief-and-mourning/</a></span><br />
https://theallendercenter.org/<br />
<a href="https://www.nothingiswasted.com/communitygroups">https://www.nothingiswasted.com/communitygroups</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Organizations</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Willowcreek - REBUILD - Finding life after loss (South barrington) Workshops for loss of a pregnancy/ loss of spouse, child, parent, sibling, Divorce</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.willowcreek.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Willow Creek Community Church</span></a><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">67 E. Algonquin Road</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">South Barrington, IL 60010</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre;">(224) 512-2600</span><span id="docs-internal-guid-47276f9a-7fff-68a8-2e64-698c21df119f"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Books</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A Grief Observed - CS Lewis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For These Tough Times - Max Lucado</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Articles/Blogs</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">God's got this</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/his-wife-went-home-too-soon">https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/his-wife-went-home-too-soon</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional-health/coping-with-death-and-grief/understanding-the-grieving-process"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional-health/coping-with-death-and-grief/understanding-the-grieving-process</span></a>Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-20173357175024458162018-10-12T21:12:00.007-07:002019-01-22T19:51:05.713-08:00Healthy Living<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Websites</b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.goingbeyond.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-bb024b9c-7fff-4fd6-8dc6-10caa218a16b"></span>https://www.goingbeyond.com/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.terri.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">https://www.terri.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.joycemeyer.org/" style="text-decoration: none;">https://www.joycemeyer.org/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.generationdistinct.com/new-blog/">http://www.generationdistinct.com/new-blog/</a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Books</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Secret Power of speaking God's Word - Joyce Meyer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Healthy and Free: A Journey to Wellness for your Body, Soul, and Spirit - Beni Johnson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You are not what you Weight: End Your War with Food and Discover True Value - Lisa Bevere</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Power of I Am - Joel Osteen</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Articles</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.drcarolministries.com/what-is-a-healthy-christian-woman/">https://www.drcarolministries.com/what-is-a-healthy-christian-woman/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.todayschristianwoman.com/articles/2014/december-week-5/pursuing-god-pursuing-fitness.html">https://www.todayschristianwoman.com/articles/2014/december-week-5/pursuing-god-pursuing-fitness.html</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.joelosteen.com/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=6505">https://www.joelosteen.com/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=6505</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.terri.com/fear-not-there-is-nothing-to-fear/">https://www.terri.com/fear-not-there-is-nothing-to-fear/</a></span><br />
<a href="https://krisvallotton.com/7-ways-to-be-a-true-friend-to-someone-in-sin-and-shame/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://krisvallotton.com/7-ways-to-be-a-true-friend-to-someone-in-sin-and-shame/</span></a>Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-37195479743166543642018-10-12T21:12:00.002-07:002018-10-18T15:39:56.880-07:00Financial Challenges<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Websites</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Dave Ramsay Show <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveRamseyShow">https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveRamseyShow</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/">https://www.desiringgod.org/</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.crown.org/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.crown.org/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Organizations</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">67 E. Algonquin Road</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">NW corner of Prince Crossing Rd. & E. Hawthorne Ln.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">provides safe shelter, support services and advocacy to homeless individuals</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">in Dundee, Elgin and Hanover Townships.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dave Ramsay - Financial Peace University</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Books</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Financial Keys for Couple: How to Thrive Financially With your spouse - Stephen De Silva</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Articles</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/money-and-finances">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/money-and-finances</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.joelosteen.com/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=6472">https://www.joelosteen.com/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=6472</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/media/daily-broadcast/getting-control-of-your-finances"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/media/daily-broadcast/getting-control-of-your-finances</span></a><br />
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Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-21164799891465789272018-10-12T20:49:00.001-07:002020-04-15T18:04:50.740-07:00Sexual Assault<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Websites</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://saddleback.com/healingfromabuse">saddleback.com/healingfromabuse</a>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/">https://www.desiringgod.org/</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.nothingiswasted.com/communitygroups"><b>https://www.nothingiswasted.com/communitygroups</b></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Organizations</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.crisiscenter.org/">http://www.crisiscenter.org/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P.O. Box 1390<br style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;" />Elgin, IL 60121<br style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;" />T: 847-742-4088<br style="box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;" />F: 847-742-4182</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Crisis Hotline </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">English: 847-697-2380</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "lato" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Español: 847-697-9740</span><br />
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<a href="mailto:info@moodychurch.org">info@moodychurch.org</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Psychology today list of Sexual Support Groups in IL </span><br />
<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/sexual-abuse/illinois">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/sexual-abuse/illinois</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ICASA </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://icasa.org/crisisCenters.aspx?CenterId=1&PageID=501">http://icasa.org/crisisCenters.aspx?CenterId=1&PageID=501</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;">ICASA member rape crisis centers are located across the state and provide services to approximately 98% of the state's population. Each center responds to victims of sexual assault and several centers provide services to multiple counties. Each center operates a 24-hour-hotline that provides services every day of the year. Staff and volunteers provide counseling, education and advocacy for victims and their families regardless of age, race or income. The rape crisis centers conduct training and prevention programs for local schools, law enforcement, hospitals and civic groups.</span><span style="color: #333333;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Books</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Overcomer: Breaking Down the Walls of Shame and Rebuilding your soul - Aubrey Sampson</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using the model of a house, “Sampson identifies eight major lies of shame such as: I’ll have more value when I change; I cannot experience freedom from shame; My past is unsalvageable; and Shame is only traumatic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Written with a strong biblical theology and humorous authenticity, as well as true-life stories shared by women of all ages, Sampson equips readers with tools for an ongoing spiritual discipline of “shamelessness.” Sampson deals directly with the shame that comes from comical moments in life, as well as from sexual abuse, eating disorders, addiction, abandonment, and other real-life issues. She also encourages women to transform their life’s story into ministry, creating ripple effects of hope and healing that can change the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Written for any woman whose self-worth has been stolen, <em>Overcomer</em> gives her the courage, in Jesus, to reclaim it</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Wounded Heart - Dr. Dan Allender</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Healing the Wounded Heart - Dr. Dan Allender</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Audios</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31I8H-RiTVY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31I8H-RiTVY</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Articles</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/god-is-not-silent-what-the-bible-teaches-about-sexual-assault">https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/god-is-not-silent-what-the-bible-teaches-about-sexual-assault</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.reviveourhearts.com/true-woman/blog/sexual-abuse-trusting-god-with-my-past-hurts/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.reviveourhearts.com/true-woman/blog/sexual-abuse-trusting-god-with-my-past-hurts/</span></a><br />
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Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-39681046368539333272018-10-12T20:45:00.000-07:002020-04-16T11:32:11.927-07:00Chronic pain/Illness<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Websites</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.joycemeyer.org/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.joycemeyer.org/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/</span></a><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Books</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Stronger than the Struggle - Havilah Cunnington</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">God, where are you? - John Bevere</span><br />
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Do you feel lost in a difficult season, wondering, “GOD, WHERE ARE YOU?!”</div>
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Perhaps you heard God speak, but now He seems silent. Maybe you moved forward in faith, but now His presence is nowhere to be found. Welcome to the wilderness―the place between receiving a promise from God and seeing it come to pass.</div>
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But here’s the good news―this is no purposeless wasteland. God uses the wilderness to prepare and equip you for your destiny―that is, if you navigate it correctly. Contrary to what many may think, getting through this season isn’t just a matter of waiting on God. You have a part to play in navigating through it. A big one. And if you don’t want to waste time wandering in circles, it’s important to learn what that is.</div>
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In this eye-opening book, best-selling author John Bevere equips you with key biblical insights and profound stories that will help you navigate your dry or difficult seasons and step into all that God has for you.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Articles</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/we-should-pray-for-healing"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/we-should-pray-for-healing</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional-health/living-with-chronic-pain-and-illness/when-we-suffer-a-biblical-perspective-on-chronic-pain-and-illness"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional-health/living-with-chronic-pain-and-illness/when-we-suffer-a-biblical-perspective-on-chronic-pain-and-illness</span></a><br />
<a href="http://bethelredding.com/ministries/healing-rooms/resources"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">http://bethelredding.com/ministries/healing-rooms/resources</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kcm.org/real-help/healing/believe">http://www.kcm.org/real-help/healing/believe</a></span><br />
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<br />Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-50922723894996127352018-10-12T20:43:00.008-07:002018-10-15T08:46:07.884-07:00Identity<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Websites</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lisa Bevere Youtube Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LisaBevere">https://www.youtube.com/user/LisaBevere</a></span><br />
<a href="https://krisvallotton.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://krisvallotton.com/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.joycemeyer.org/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.joycemeyer.org/</span></a><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Books</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Invisible Ceiling - Danny Silk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Will a woman ever be granted the authority equal to the responsibility she's been given? If we are to see God's plans unleashed on the earth then the answer must be a resounding yes! Oppression met its match at the cross when the blood of Jesus overcame every curse, not just those aimed at men. In this teaching, Danny Silk challenges women and men to receive our roles as God issues them instead of insisting on traditions that leave half the army of God without weapons. It's everyone's responsibility to reflect the Great Liberator and bring freedom to the oppressed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Without Rival:Embrace Your Identity and Purpose in an Age of Confusion and Comparison - Lisa Bevere</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Supernatural Ways of Royalty:Discovering Your Rights and Privileges of Being a Son or Daughter of God - Kris Vallotton<br />Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul - John and Staci Eldredge<br />x</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Articles</span></b><br />
<a href="http://www.propelwomen.org/content/claiming-your-true-identity/gjeb9v"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">http://www.propelwomen.org/content/claiming-your-true-identity/gjeb9v</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://krisvallotton.com/the-greatness-within/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://krisvallotton.com/the-greatness-within/</span></a>Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-15924342752540060012018-10-12T20:43:00.004-07:002018-10-23T07:24:57.061-07:00Abortion<b>Websites</b><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/">https://www.desiringgod.org/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</a><br />
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<b>Organizations</b><br />
<a href="https://www.calebministries.org/">https://www.calebministries.org/</a><br />
<a href="https://cradlemyheart.org/">https://cradlemyheart.org/</a><br />
Hope After Abortion<br />
<a href="http://hopeafterabortion.com/">http://hopeafterabortion.com/</a><br />
Meier Clinics <a href="https://www.meierclinics.com/Healing-from-an-Abortion">https://www.meierclinics.com/Healing-from-an-Abortion</a><br />
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<b>Books</b><br />
Cradle My Heart, Finding God's Love After Abortion - Kim Ketola<br />
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<b>Articles</b><br />
<a href="https://billygraham.org/story/biblical-encouragement-women-healing-abortion/">https://billygraham.org/story/biblical-encouragement-women-healing-abortion/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/women/healing-abortion-s-guilt-and-grief.html">https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/women/healing-abortion-s-guilt-and-grief.html</a><br />
<a href="https://www.mommentor.org/blog/i-had-an-abortion">https://www.mommentor.org/blog/i-had-an-abortion</a>Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-66871809192529505952018-10-12T20:43:00.001-07:002018-10-18T16:07:36.271-07:00Domestic Abuse<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Websites</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</span></a><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Organizations</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Fox Valley Court Watch: Monitoring the domestic violence/abuse judicial process</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The MVDA: Ministry to Victims of Domestic Abuse</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Community Crisis Center: Hospital Advocate for victims of Domestic Violence and sexual assault</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Women's care group - Loraine Garcia-Godfrey (womenscaregroup1@gmail.com)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Focus Ministries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">630-617-0088</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Books</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I Am Priceless: Voices of Victory Over Violence - Regina Rowley</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Articles</span></b><br />
<a href="http://myktis.com/2015/10/abuse-and-gods-heart/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://myktis.com/2015/10/abuse-and-gods-heart/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/christian-singles/being-single-and-faithful/are-you-in-an-abusive-relationship"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/christian-singles/being-single-and-faithful/are-you-in-an-abusive-relationship</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.terri.com/breaking-soul-ties-2/">https://www.terri.com/breaking-soul-ties-2/</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.terri.com/broken-mended-made-whole-2/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://www.terri.com/broken-mended-made-whole-2/</span></a>Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-44800775221967986252018-10-12T20:42:00.005-07:002018-10-18T16:48:43.955-07:00Divorce<b>Websites</b><br />
<a href="http://www.christiandivorceservices.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">http://www.christiandivorceservices.com/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.desiringgod.org/</span></a><br />
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<b>Organizations</b><br />
<a href="https://herhopeempowersrestoration.org/herdivorcerecovery"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://herhopeempowersrestoration.org/herdivorcerecovery</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.picketfences.org/">https://www.picketfences.org/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Support Groups in the Chicagoland area</span><br />
<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/il/chicago"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/il/chicago</span></a><br />
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<b>Books</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre;">Supernatural Ways of Forgiveness - Jason and Kris Vallotton</span><span id="docs-internal-guid-bf19167c-7fff-f0aa-3330-5ca06ff89cf2"></span></span><br />
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<b>Audios</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Love After Marriage 6 audio Set - Barry Byrnes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://krisvallotton.com/marriage-series-life-divorce/">https://krisvallotton.com/marriage-series-life-divorce/</a> (Life After Divorce)</span><br />
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<b>Articles</b><br />
<a href="https://www.ibelieve.com/relationships/the-christian-woman-s-guide-to-starting-over-after-divorce-7-in-depth-steps-to-take-starting-today.html"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.ibelieve.com/relationships/the-christian-woman-s-guide-to-starting-over-after-divorce-7-in-depth-steps-to-take-starting-today.html</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<a href="https://justbetweenus.org/relationships/marriage-advice/dealing-with-separation-or-divorce/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://justbetweenus.org/relationships/marriage-advice/dealing-with-separation-or-divorce/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<a href="https://beyondthenoise.blog/2018/09/20/how-i-survived-divorce-at-25/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://beyondthenoise.blog/2018/09/20/how-i-survived-divorce-at-25/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<a href="http://www.beliefnet.com/love-family/relationships/galleries/how-to-forgive-after-an-affair.aspx?p=2"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">http://www.beliefnet.com/love-family/relationships/galleries/how-to-forgive-after-an-affair.aspx?p=2</span></a>Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-36127663503303297062018-10-12T20:42:00.002-07:002020-04-15T18:06:04.300-07:00Marriage<b>Websites</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/">https://www.desiringgod.org/</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.nothingiswasted.com/communitygroups">https://www.nothingiswasted.com/communitygroups</a><br />
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<b>Organizations</b><br />
LightRise Family Christian Counseling<br />
265 Exchange Dr. Crystal Lake IL 60014<br />
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<b>Books</b><br />
Love and War: Find Your Way to Something Beautiful in Your Marriage - John and Staci Eldredge<br />
The Story of Marriage - John and Lisa Bevere<br />
Kingdom Marriage - Tony Evans<br />
The Five Love Languages<br />
Defining your Relationship Workbook: A course for those Considering Marriage - Danny Silk<br />
(Also a great source for couples already Married)<br />
<br />
<b>Articles</b><br />
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/gods-design-for-marriage/marriage-gods-idea/gods-design-for-marriage">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/gods-design-for-marriage/marriage-gods-idea/gods-design-for-marriage</a><br />
<a href="https://www.lovingonpurpose.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-marriage-from-disconnection">https://www.lovingonpurpose.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-marriage-from-disconnection</a><br />
<a href="https://www.joelosteen.com/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=6521">https://www.joelosteen.com/Pages/Article.aspx?articleid=6521</a><br />
<a href="https://www.lovingonpurpose.com/blog/the-power-of-emotional-response-ability">https://www.lovingonpurpose.com/blog/the-power-of-emotional-response-ability</a>Angela_herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765162990326048205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983397630163601752.post-71844474162883106832018-10-12T20:41:00.004-07:002020-04-15T18:12:37.754-07:00Self Image<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Websites</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<a href="https://www.goingbeyond.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://www.goingbeyond.com/</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.aubreysampson.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.aubreysampson.com/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.joycemeyer.org/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://www.joycemeyer.org/</span></a><br />
<a href="https://krisvallotton.com/blog/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://krisvallotton.com/blog/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/</a></span><br />
<a href="https://jessconnolly.com/girlforthejob"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://jessconnolly.com/girlforthejob</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Books</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Overcomer: Breaking Down the Walls of Shame and Rebuilding your soul - Aubrey Sampson</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using the model of a house, “Sampson identifies eight major lies of shame such as: I’ll have more value when I change; I cannot experience freedom from shame; My past is unsalvageable; and Shame is only traumatic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written with a strong biblical theology and humorous authenticity, as well as true-life stories shared by women of all ages, Sampson equips readers with tools for an ongoing spiritual discipline of “shamelessness.” Sampson deals directly with the shame that comes from comical moments in life, as well as from sexual abuse, eating disorders, addiction, abandonment, and other real-life issues. She also encourages women to transform their life’s story into ministry, creating ripple effects of hope and healing that can change the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written for any woman whose self-worth has been stolen, <em>Overcomer</em> gives her the courage, in Jesus, to reclaim it</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Unashamed - Christine Caine</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shame has no place in the purpose, plan, and destiny God has for you. Shame lies to us. It robs us of the very freedom we long for, and shackles us in the prison of our past. But you have the power to move past your past, and step into a future that God has prepared for you in freedom. In Unashamed, Christine Caine reveals the often-hidden consequences of shame—in her own life and the lives of so many Christian women—and invites you to join her in moving from a shame-filled to a shame-free life. In her passionate style, Christine leads you into God's Word where you will see for yourself how to believe that God is bigger than your mistakes, your inadequacies, your past, and your limitations. He is not only more powerful than anything you've done but also stronger than anything ever done to you. You can deal with your yesterday today, so that you can move on to what God has in store for you tomorrow—a powerful purpose and destiny he wants you to fulfill.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>It's Not How You Look, It's What You See: Change Your Perspective - Change your Life - Lisa Bevere</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Fashioned to Reign: Empowering Women to Fulfill Their Divine Destiny - Kris Vallotton</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are the Girl For the Job - Jess Connolly </span></b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You believe (or want to believe) God has called you and given you purpose, but where do you start? How do you get from feeling stuck to making a move? If this sounds familiar, bestselling author Jess Connolly has a message for you: <em>You Are the Girl for the Job.</em></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But this is not simply a peppy catchphrase. This is the straight-up truth God has proclaimed over your life from the beginning, and it's not dependent on what you can do or achieve but based on His power, capacity, and character. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has taken one million, maybe one zillion (who knows?!), slight moves of His hand to place you in this exact moment. So forget about fear and second-guessing your gifts, because God has meticulously prepared you to be an ambassador for the Kingdom right where you are, here and now. Life is too short to get stuck in a holding pattern of shame, self-doubt, and comparison. So let this book be your very good news: you don't have to wait for permission when you've already been commissioned. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With passion and heart-pumping hope, Jess shows that being the girl for the job doesn't depend on your capacity. Rather, it has everything to do with God's capacity and our willingness. It has everything to do with believing we are who God says we are, and quieting any inferior word spoken against us. Are you ready? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let this book be your jumpstart into confident, purposed living, as Jess walks you through the six steps she has used to coach and encourage women for years: set your focus, take stock of the story that has shaped you, face your fear, catch the vision, make a plan, and finally, make your move--all in the bold belief that God has called you to every step of the journey.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Articles</b></span><br />
<a href="https://ournewcreation.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">https://ournewcreation.blogspot.com/</span></a><br />
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