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Happy Valentine's Day

I love Valentine's Day--the flowers, the pink and green decorations and oh course, the chocolate. Think this is strange for a single...

The Year that Changed the world

It was a year like no other. No one saw it coming, and no one will ever forget it. Ultimately, it changed the course of history...

Shine your Beautiful Light

One of my absolute favorite things to do this time of year is drive around looking at Christmas lights. It started when I was a little...

Christmas is not a fairy tale

A few weeks ago, I was watching a news program when they shared a story about some whale watchers who got a little too close to the...

A Perfect Surprise

It was such a surprise. One year ago, heading into 2019, I really had no special plans. I knew we’d do Mantours and that my new book...

A Heart God Can Use: Your Invitation to the Party

Let’s look at the story of the shepherds and see how it reflects God’s heart for all of us to be part of His family and play a role in...

A Heart God Can Use: God Will Make a Way

What can the story of Mary, Joseph, and the wise men teach us about walking in our God-given passion, place, and purpose? Check out...

When the Grinch is Coming to Christmas

So last week, we talked about the fact that not all holidays come with a guaranteed Christmas movie happy ending. One of the biggest...

A Heart God Can Use: God Wants to Use You

It’s never too early or too late to walk in your God-given passion, place, and purpose. For proof of this fact, we don’t have to look any...

Happy Thanksgiving from Adessa Holden

Just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! Have an amazing weekend.

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