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HELLO, JOYFUL LIFE FRIENDS! We have had many new followers join us over the past couple months (WELCOME!) who may not be aware that every quarter we host a group Bible Study in a private Facebook group. This quarter, Aimée Walker, @onbecomingesther will be teaching SELAH MOMENTS | Sacred Pauses for Your Soul.⠀ 52 4
Time is limited. We have a gift each day, an opportunity to make full something that is easily made empty with vain pursuits and distractions. We think we must pack the most we can into our schedules in order to squeeze the best out of the time we are given. We fill our lives full of tasks and to-dos and stress and worries, taking on burdens that really don’t give a lot back in the way of fullness. ⠀⠀ 466 13
When my daughter was small I sent her to her room for something I can no longer remember. I encouraged her to pray, to make things right between her and Jesus.⠀⠀ 290 19
Most of my summers growing up were spent playing outside with my older sister and numerous cousins. Our home neighbored a large field, which played house to snakes, pollywogs and a canal full of several other creatures. On weekends, my dad would treat us to walks through the field so we could go play at the park on the other side. On one particular day, our time at the park ended early due to the hangry independence and overdue nap time of a three-year-old little girl (confession: I was the little girl). As we headed home, I took it upon myself to walk ahead of my dad and amble across the log that was our passage over the murky canal water. I had made it half-way across when my small feet grew unsteady and as if in slow motion, my feet slipped off of the log and I was quickly devoured by the rushing water underneath. As my head emerged and I rolled onto my back, I remember opening my eyes and seeing my dad toss my younger brother to my sister and dive into the brown water to save me.⠀⠀ 313 7
After reading the book of Jeremiah recently, I was amazed by the relentless love of God. Jeremiah was chosen by God as a young boy to prophesy the fall of Jerusalem and capture of God’s chosen people.⠀⠀ 468 15
Hands up if you're a doer—a person who knows how to get things done! We are people that don't really like to sit down for too long especially when we see a sink full of dishes or that 'one quick thing' that just needs to be done...and then we can rest. ⠀⠀ 315 20

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Melissa Crossland

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I live in Texas on a 15-acre farm. I am a wife to Tom and mama to Chelsea, Clayton and Claire. My children range in age from 26 - 13. We have many furry and feathered babies that know me as "mom" too. I lead a Christian Bible study for approximately 40-50 middle school girls weekly, and I am in Compel training through Proverbs 31 Ministries to be the speaker/author God has called me to be. My joy of speaking and writing comes from my deep love of young mothers and teenagers. You can find more at The Farmhouse Native and follow me on Instagram.