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    “Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you.” — Deuteronomy 31:6

    Let’s use our anger towards evil and injustice for a change. 

    Let’s stand in the gap for those who cannot stand up for themselves. 

    If you have gone on any form of media, you have seen just a glimpse of the evil going on in this world. I don’t want to dwell on the negative, but knowledge is power and turning a blind eye won’t create change. 

    God told us that how we treat the least of these is how we treat Him in Heaven. 

    Knowing all the evil that is in this world can be overwhelming. I used to be a person who refused to acknowledge what was going on because I could barely handle the pain, but God is showing me that isn’t the plan He has for us. 

    Jesus went up to the mountains to pray, but He also spent His entire life taking action. He went to the hurting and sick, He pressed on, He didn’t give up even when it seemed hopeless. 

    Spending time alone in prayer and in the Word is vital to our walk, but going and serving is just as important. 

    When I think about the evil that is happening to the children and less fortunate, the tears just flow. I remind God of his word and hold on to the hope that He will make change. 

    Evil won’t be eradicated until the return of our Savior, but we can do everything it takes to try and make it a little better while we are here. 

    We are called to be servants. We are called to go and preach to the ends of the earth. 

    If you aren’t sure where your purpose in the Kingdom is just yet, start by serving those who need help. 

    Let’s pray that love would be our first emotion toward others, in all circumstances. Let’s be Christians that set this world on fire. We can become so loving and selfless that the world will have to notice and want to know how we are this way. 

    I am striving to not just use my words to make change, but to use my actions to shout even louder. If we truly become like Jesus, we are called to take action, to pursue, and to serve even when it feels impossible. 

    We are equipped, my friends. This world needs light, it needs hope, it needs help. And we are just the very thing that can show them how. 

    The second you accepted Jesus as the Savior of your heart, you became capable and worthy to do these things! 

    Remember you are here for such a time as this. Let’s go be world changers y’all.

    Hannah Smith, author of the Moving Mountains blog, is a woman who feels she has experienced a lot of life in her 33 years. 

    At 19 years old, Hannah joined the Army. After moving around the country, getting a divorce and losing what seemed like everything, she landed back where God wanted her in Ohio, even though she fought the whole way. She is now a devoted follower of Christ and seeks the Lord with all she’s got.

    Hannah is married and a RN, but works as a stay-at-home mom to her 3 children per instruction from the Lord.

    She loves to hike, travel, drink coffee, and talk about Jesus. Hannah also has a heart to create a home and life in which she can be a safe place for the hurting and the broken. Her biggest piece of advice would be to never tell the Lord you will never do something- because He will most likely then ask you to do that very thing, LOL!

    To her readers, Hannah says, “I believe that God set every single one of you reading this apart, for such a time as this. It is my hope and prayer that God would use the words I say to change your life in a way you and I never thought possible!”

  • Treasure

    Treasure

    Treasure: a person whom the speaker loves or who is highly valued; to value highly

    Isn’t it amazing that God loves us?

    I mean, think about it. Think about how often you forget about God, neglect God, do the wrong things, run away — and despite all of that, God still loves us.

    Jeremiah 31:3 says that God loves us with an everlasting love.

    1 John 3:1 says, “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.”

    He SO loved us that He gave His son to die for us.

    THAT is true love.

    But not only does our great Father love us, He treasure’s us.

    We are the apple of His eye, His beloved, His chosen people. We are more precious than rubies.

    We are His treasure.

    So walk confidently into this week knowing you are loved; you are highly valued; and you are a treasure more precious than gems.

    Don’t let anything take that knowledge from you.

    You are loved.

    Maddisen Sauls is the smile and voice behind the Everyday Joy blog as well as the author of the Word of the Week posts and the editor of by leaps and bounds. Throughout her life, Maddisen has worked as a reporter for small town newspapers, a School Age and Preschool teacher, and has acquired her ministerial license. 

    An avid book reader and lover of the written word, Maddisen is passionate about using her favorite medium to reach the lost and the hurting, and to offer encouragement and hope to those struggling through life. 

    Following her battle with depression, Maddisen has made it her mission to help other people through this journey and to bring joy to the lives of the people around her. 

    You can find Maddisen on Instagram @maddisen.paige

  • Remembering Mom’s Cooking: Baked Steak

    Remembering Mom’s Cooking: Baked Steak

    As I sit and ponder on my day, I remember things that my mother used to say to me. Do you remember, “it’s not how you do your job it’s if you do to the best of your ability”? 

    The one thing I could count on was my mom’s good cooking. No matter what kind of mood I was in, her cooking made everything better. 

    It didn’t matter if it came out of a box or if it was homemade, she always put her touch on it. 

    Mother was from the old school, and that meant supper was on the table for her family at 5 everyday. 

    I asked her once, “Mom why do we have dinner at the same time everyday?” 

    She said, “Because your dad comes through the door at that time and it’s my job to make sure he is taken care of. He works hard everyday for his family to have a good life so it’s mine to do the same for him.” 

    We always sat at the table for supper because that’s what family did. Mom wouldn’t have it any other way. 

    After we had supper, us girls would go outside and play while mom and dad had their time. 

    They discussed adult things that didn’t concern us kids, as my mom would say. Then Mom would yell, “Time to come in girls; get your baths.” 

    Dad would be watching Hee Haw. That was his favorite show, and he would be slapping his legs to someone singing. Mom would be doing dishes and singing alone. 

    Now, our lives were not perfect, but we were a family with lots of love and good food. 

    Our Bible verse this time comes from Matthew 6:11. It says, “Give us today our daily bread.”

    Baked Steak 

    6 PC cubed steak (tenderized)

    1 cup flour

    4 beef bouillon cubes

    1 large container beef broth

    ½ cup flour

    ½ cup milk  (may need to use more milk to thin it out.)

    Salt

    Pepper     

    Oil

    Take cup of flour, add salt and pepper, and roll steak in flour until covered. Put in hot oil. Fry to golden brown. Remove steak from oil to drain. 

    Have beef broth boiling in a stock pot add 4 bouillon cubes and turn down to medium. Add steak back to beef broth and cook until meat is tender. Taste if it needs more.

    Beef bouillon 1 or 2. (make sure to taste; bouillon is very salty). 

    Take meat out and make a slurry with flour and milk. Add to broth to make your gravy. Then add meat back in. Serve with your favorite sides. 

    From my blog to your kitchen, God bless and happy dishes. 

    Please remember to leave your comments and tell about your favorite meal times.

    Stay tuned for more homemade recipes and blessings from my table to yours.

    In addition to providing delicious recipes on her Faith and Food blog, Tina Rucker is a proud mom to her 18 year old son, happy wife to her husband Joel of six years, and the spearhead of the Five Loaves Food Pantry ministry in her local church, open twice a month. 

    Tina has worked in the food industry for over 25 years, and has a heart and a passion to serve, feed, and provide for those in need.

  • Press and Seal

    Press and Seal

    Hey guys! 

    So lately I have been thinking about saran wrap. 

    Yes, saran wrap. Random, I know. 

    More specifically, I’ve been thinking about Press and Seal by Glad. You know, that stuff that you can seal your stuff up with and you can drop whatever you sealed and it won’t spill. 

    Our relationship with God is a lot like that! We press in and He marks us with a seal. 

    In 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 it says, “Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He has anointed us, set His seal of ownership on us, and put His spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” (NIV)

    God has marked you with a seal! You are His! 

    Isn’t that amazing? 

    You were bought with Jesus’ blood on the cross. 

    But as with the press and seal wrap, you have to press in! 

    You do this by first getting saved, and then sitting at his feet everyday. Dig into the word. Ask Holy Spirit to help you to press in and grow! 

    And also, as with the press and seal…God seals in the freshness of our relationship! 

    Remember friends, God loves you and so do I! And don’t forget to check out my Facebook page, Overcoming Autism Hannah’s Story!

    Hannah Benson — known for her big heart, her kindness, and her eagerness to serve — is the author of the Overcoming Autism blog.

    Hannah was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 14, and now uses this media platform as a way to reach out to those living with Autism and other handicaps. Hannah shares tips and coping skills for those with Autism and for family and friends of those who have been diagnosed; she also relates her life to stories in the Bible and chronicles the lessons she’s learned along her journey.

    Hannah Benson can be found on Instagram @hannah_benson94 or on Facebook on the Overcoming Autism Hannah’s Story.

  • Stop Seeking Man’s Approval and Start Acting on God’s Calling

    Stop Seeking Man’s Approval and Start Acting on God’s Calling

    I’ll never forget the time I first experienced rejection in such a massive and hurtful way.

    Without delving too far into the subject, I’ll tell you what happened: I shared my heart with somebody and was shot down.

    You see, I was always so shy and scared all the time. I was my older sister’s little shadow. Where she went, I went. Where she didn’t go, you wouldn’t catch me there either.

    But this time, both Caleigh (my sister) and I wanted to do the same thing — not because I was copying her, but because I genuinely felt like that’s where God was leading me.

    I felt like what her and I were pursuing was God’s will for my life. 

    But to be totally frank, I was terrified.

    Where God was calling me was completely out of my comfort zone. Where God was calling me was scary, and I didn’t want to pursue it.

    But my wonderful support system encouraged me, built me up, and sent me out.

    I was nervous but excited to begin pursuing this.

    And when I brought this subject up to a leader in my life, I got shot down.

    The leader didn’t feel like this was the right fit for me, and discouraged me from pursuing it. 

    And I was crushed.

    I started to question myself, thinking things like 

    What if they’re right? What if I got it wrong?

    What if I’m missing it?

    I’m not even qualified for this.

    I’m so stupid!

    How could I think I could ever do anything like this?!

    I was ready to quit and give up the whole thing because I didn’t get approval from this one person.

    But, again, my wonderful support system encouraged me, built me up, and sent me out.

    And I can’t express how thankful I am to this group of people, because guess what?

    What I felt God calling me to was where I was supposed to be going.

    I’ve had it confirmed to me so many times since, and I’m so thankful that I didn’t let one person’s opinion stop me from acting on God’s call.

    And I want to encourage you on that today too:

    Never let someone’s opinion stop you from pursuing God’s will for your life.

    So often we seek everyone’s approval.

    Before we take any action, so many of us start seeking the approval of everyone around us.

    But, unfortunately, not everyone is going to give their stamp of approval to you. It’s the harsh reality.

    Not everyone is going to believe in you, support you, and encourage you.

    But that does not mean it’s wrong.

    Sure, I think it’s important to get wise counsel from someone you know you can trust, and ask their opinion.

    But always, always pray about these things.

    Because if we let the opinions of everyone around us affect our actions, would we do anything in life?

    If Noah let everyone’s opinion stop him, he wouldn’t have built the ark.

    Nobody believed in David, yet he defeated Goliath and became king.

    There are countless examples of this in the Bible, and I’m sure we could list a dozen. 

    But the point I want to make this week is this:

    When we seek man’s approval and respond accordingly, we risk missing out on what God is calling us to.

    Galatians 1:10 says this: “For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

    So examine yourself today and ask: Am I letting people’s opinions and lack of approval stop me from pursuing what God has laid on my heart? Am I wrapped up in trying to please man?

    If your answer is yes, then it’s time to stop that in its tracks. 

    Get your eyes off man, and focus them on the Lord. Seek Him in all matters, and move forward in what He’s calling you to.

    Stop seeking man’s approval and start acting on God’s calling today. 

    Maddisen Sauls is the smile and voice behind the Everyday Joy blog as well as the author of the Word of the Week posts and the editor of by leaps and bounds. Throughout her life, Maddisen has worked as a reporter for small town newspapers, a School Age and Preschool teacher, and has acquired her ministerial license. 

    An avid book reader and lover of the written word, Maddisen is passionate about using her favorite medium to reach the lost and the hurting, and to offer encouragement and hope to those struggling through life. 

    Following her battle with depression, Maddisen has made it her mission to help other people through this journey and to bring joy to the lives of the people around her. 

    You can find Maddisen on Instagram @maddisen.paige

  • Decide

    Decide

    Decide: come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration; make a choice

    One of my favorite words ever is decide.

    I hadn’t thought much about it, but a friend commented that she was surprised that I hadn’t used it yet for the Word of the Week, so I decided it was time to share.

    If you’ve read any of my blogs, you’ll know that I’ve struggled with depression. And in one of my worst moments, I felt like God kind of deposited this word in my soul to help cope. 

    In this moment in my life, I felt like I was, in a way, drowning. There was so much going on, I was struggling so much, I wasn’t happy, everything was negative, etc. etc.

    It was hard.

    And then while spending time in God’s Word, I decided I was going to choose joy. 

    I have a whole blog post dedicated to this, and if you’re interested you can jump over to the Everyday Joy blog and check it out.

    But what it boils down to is these two things: 

    joy is not derived and determined based on the circumstances in our lives; joy comes from the Lord.

    And joy is a choice

    Because we’re so reliant on our emotions, we let ourselves be swayed by depression, anxiety, or whatever it is for you.

    But we shouldn’t let our emotions be determined by what’s going on around us; instead, we should let the Man inside of us steer our emotions.

    And while it might seem hard to do, know that you have a choice.

    When you begin to feel anxiety or depression creep up on you, instead of letting it stay you can say, “No, I choose joy. I choose peace.”

    And with that declaration, remind yourself of His promises. 

    But I chose “decide” as my word because while it means to make a choice, it also means “come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration.”

    A resolution is a firm decision to do something, and to be determined. 

    So this week I encourage you to decide — make a firm decision — to pull yourself out of depression, anxiety, or overwhelming feelings.

    Decide to pursue a relationship with God.

    Decide to finally do that thing you’ve been putting off.

    Don’t let anything stop you; DECIDE now.

    Maddisen Sauls is the smile and voice behind the Everyday Joy blog as well as the author of the Word of the Week posts and the editor of by leaps and bounds. Throughout her life, Maddisen has worked as a reporter for small town newspapers, a School Age and Preschool teacher, and has acquired her ministerial license. 

    An avid book reader and lover of the written word, Maddisen is passionate about using her favorite medium to reach the lost and the hurting, and to offer encouragement and hope to those struggling through life. 

    Following her battle with depression, Maddisen has made it her mission to help other people through this journey and to bring joy to the lives of the people around her. 

    You can find Maddisen on Instagram @maddisen.paige

  • Set The Stage

    Set The Stage

    Recently I’ve been really into the musical Hamilton. Like, I’ve watched it several times now and I have had a lot of the songs on repeat in my mind. 

    It’s such a well thought out performance and it’s perfectly executed from a viewer’s standpoint. 

    Lyrical perfection is what I like to call it.

    What we see is just that, but what we don’t see is all the hours they put into learning it. 

    From the choreography and acting to learning the songs themselves, I can tell you with certainty that a 2+ hour musical that’s perfectly executed like it is did not just happen overnight. It took hard work, discipline, and effort on their parts to bring it to where it’s at today.

    As human beings, we have a tendency to compare ourselves to other people and think about how much they’ve succeeded, where they are in their life, and all the nice things they have, and how we wish we were in their shoes. 

    We get envious and jealous, but what we don’t too often see is how they got there.

    Just like in the case for the cast of Hamilton. 

    First of all, they didn’t get the part by accident or mistake. They had to be intentional, go after it, and prove that they were deserving of the part. 

    And secondly, it took them blood, sweat, and tears to bring it to the standard of Broadway.

    If it didn’t come easy for them, and it doesn’t come easy for the majority of people, why do we think we are the exception? Why do we think it should just fall into our laps?

    Nothing great or worth having comes easy. It does take work. It does take discipline. It requires effort and consistency as well as not allowing your emotions (👋 hello, laziness) to hold you back.

    Wouldn’t it be nice if it all just fell on us? If we woke up and suddenly we were where we wanted to be in life? Driving our dream car to our dream job, then going to our dream home with our dream family. 

    But as I said… nothing great or worth having comes easy. 

    Why? I think that maybe it’s because of the journey. The journey from where we were to where we want to go might be long or difficult, but the experiences amidst that help prepare us for what is to come.

    They help set the stage for the next season.

    So I want you to think about where you are in your life right now and ask yourself the following:

    Where do I want to be?

    How far have I come so far?

    What steps can I take to advance me towards where I want to be?

    What things can I change in my life/schedule to help me reach my goals?

    Write these things down. Make a plan, be consistent and stick with it, resisting and rejecting the urge to become complacent and embracing the greatness that God has planted within you.

    Our viewpoints and attitudes set the tone, so it’s important to line them up with God’s Word. His Word brings life and health as well as wisdom, and it will light our path to show us which direction will be best. 

    And then don’t allow the seemingly difficult or unpleasant things hold you back from where God is leading you and where you want to be. Let these set the stage in your life.

    I don’t know about you, but I’m not going to throw away my shot just because the road looks tough. 😉

    Until next time, my friends

    Caleigh

    An adventurer and coffee enthusiast at heart, Caleigh Ball has a passion for reaching out to others to inspire them to live with intention and purpose. As an ordained minister, she spends her time ministering as a youth pastor and is actively involved in Arise Ministries as the vice president and bookkeeper as well as one of the ministers. She enjoys life with her husband, Emmanuel, and their cat, Alaska, in their home state, Almost Heaven West Virginia.

    Find Caleigh on Instagram at @caleigh.ball 

  • Mustard-Size Faith Is All It Takes

    Mustard-Size Faith Is All It Takes

    Matthew 17:20 states, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” 

    When I first read this verse, I think I took it quite literally, which stumped me because how could I physically move an entire mountain? 

    But Jesus shows us in His Word that He spoke frequently through parables. I used to be indifferent about the way He spoke because I have always been someone who wanted the direct answer, and I wanted it NOW. 

    There is something interesting about reading a parable and then having to take the time to study it, pray about it, and understand what Jesus was meaning. 

    God gave us His word, which is the handbook to life and all of our potential problems; but He also spoke in a way that would cause us to need to spend time praying and seeking the meaning behind His words. 

    I think He wrote it this way on purpose, so that we would have to dive deeper and develop a more intimate relationship with Him. 

    His Word gives us instruction, but it also urges us to walk hand in hand with our Father. Our perfect Father who will never leave us nor forsake us. Our heavenly daddy who set us apart for such a time as this. 

    I have a passion to comfort those who read the words I put down on a page. 

    You are here for a reason. There is so much hope in the fact that we can have such a small, mustard-size amount of faith, and know that it is enough to move the large mountains in our lives. I would even be as bold to say that persistent, unwavering faith will change absolutely everything we encounter in this world. 

    Faith will keep us afloat when we feel we are stranded in the ocean. 

    Faith will help dry our tears and remind us of the sunshine when all we feel is pain. 

    Faith will give us God confidence and the ability to reach out to others when God lays them on our hearts, reminding us that it isn’t our ability, but God’s. 

    Faith will take any situation we find ourselves in and subtly remind us, ‘but…God’. 

    So my advice for you today is to keep moving forward and keep protecting your faith at all costs (because if we walk by faith and not our sight, we have to remember to stand on God’s promises and not focus on how big our problems may appear). 

    If you do, you will change the world!

    Hannah Smith, author of the Moving Mountains blog, is a woman who feels she has experienced a lot of life in her 33 years. 

    At 19 years old, Hannah joined the Army. After moving around the country, getting a divorce and losing what seemed like everything, she landed back where God wanted her in Ohio, even though she fought the whole way. She is now a devoted follower of Christ and seeks the Lord with all she’s got.

    Hannah is married and a RN, but works as a stay-at-home mom to her 3 children per instruction from the Lord.

    She loves to hike, travel, drink coffee, and talk about Jesus. Hannah also has a heart to create a home and life in which she can be a safe place for the hurting and the broken. Her biggest piece of advice would be to never tell the Lord you will never do something- because He will most likely then ask you to do that very thing, LOL!

    To her readers, Hannah says, “I believe that God set every single one of you reading this apart, for such a time as this. It is my hope and prayer that God would use the words I say to change your life in a way you and I never thought possible!”

  • Representation and Work Ethic Build a Better Leader (Part Two)

    Representation and Work Ethic Build a Better Leader (Part Two)

    In part one of this blog, I talked about how serving can make you a great leader, and by serving you are being a great representation of who and what you work for. 

    If you have not already, I recommend you read part one of this blog. Representing yourself, representing who you are serving, and work ethic can be very vital to your leadership.

    In any military branch you have two name tapes on your chest, one showing who you “belong” to, and one identifying who you are. The one on the left is typically the branch you are serving, which also goes over your heart because it is service before self. On your right side it’s going to be your last name. When going into some career fields such as mine, they expect us to grow as leaders every day.

    Representation of Self

    When wearing that uniform every day, I wear it knowing that I have two names to uphold, one of those being myself. I have to be the best worker I can be every day, and I can’t just say I’m going to take it easy today because that could seriously hurt someone or hurt myself. 

    When being a leader, we need to be diligent at all times and be sure that, when leading, we don’t dishonor ourselves. 

    For example, I do not use profanity, and despise calling people names. I have done it before, and I learned from experience why you should not do it. You could seriously hurt someone. 

    However, the moment I start cursing and calling people derogatory names, I’ve destroyed what I’ve built up — I have destroyed my credibility.

    Representation of Who You Are Serving

    Serving in a higher position/rank, you are expected to lead. Not only lead but make sure the job gets done and gets done correctly. 

    A good representation of who you are serving is making sure the ones that are below you are well taken care of. You need to make sure you are credible from the ones below you and above you at all times. 

    These things tie directly into who you are serving because leadership anywhere likes to see these things.

    Since this is such a large topic and very broad, I want to keep it brief by saying this:

    Know your job and get good at it. Know your personal strengths and weaknesses and find a way to work with it. Lastly, always communicate. Communicating will be the best thing you can do. By communicating things, it makes you less vulnerable for mistakes within your position.

    Work Ethic

    Remain diligent and assertive, and do the best you can at your job. 

    Whether you are sitting at a desk, coaching a team, leading a congregation, or getting to lead that club at school, keep going at it with all that you are. 

    Apply representation of yourself and who you are representing to your work ethic. 

    A football team can be good or bad based on how hard you coached them, how good you lead, mentored them, and even respected them.  A team can really only work as hard as their coach, especially if that is the only time they decide to put in the work, it matters in the long run.

    Narrowing your life to one day at a time and not stressing about the future can make your work for one day much more thorough and organized. There is nothing wrong for planning for the future, but getting too far ahead can get you disorganized and can get messy.

     

    Joshua Sauls — author of The Red Barn blog — is passionate about serving God and reaching out to the lost and the broken. Through his blog, Josh shares wisdom he’s gleaned during his lifetime and hopes to help people on their journey through life and their walk with Christ. 

    Joshua also serves in the U.S. Air Force, and is working towards becoming a minister

    You can find Josh on instagram @joshua.sauls 

  • Work

    Work

    Work: activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result; a task to be undertaken; be engaged in order to achieve a purpose or result

    When I hear the word “work,” it’s usually said in one of the following sentences:

    I don’t want to go to work tomorrow.

    But it’s so much work, I don’t know if it’s worth it.

    I’ve been working so hard and I’m just tired.

    So, a lot of times, “work” is seen in a negative light in regards to doing something we really don’t want to do.

    But, as most people know, work is necessary.

    If you want to make a living, you have to work.

    If you want something, you usually have to work for it.

    I’m sure you’ve heard people say something like, “If you want it bad enough you’ll be willing to work for it.”

    Relating that to our walk with Christ this week, I’ll phrase it like this: Do you want more of God bad enough to work for it?

    The definition of work (as seen above) explains that it requires effort to achieve a result, and it requires us to be engaged.

    So many times, people say they want more of God, but they aren’t willing to put effort in to achieve these results.

    They aren’t willing to change their habits. They aren’t willing to rearrange their schedules, stop certain actions, and do certain things.

    They aren’t willing to put in the effort or engage God in their day-to-day lives.

    So this week, I challenge you to work for that thing you want. Work for a deeper relationship with God. Put in the effort. Engage with God. 

    When you make efforts to do this — when you work for it — you will realize that it’s not too much, but is actually, so, so worth it.

    Maddisen Sauls is the smile and voice behind the Everyday Joy blog as well as the author of the Word of the Week posts and the editor of by leaps and bounds. Throughout her life, Maddisen has worked as a reporter for small town newspapers, a School Age and Preschool teacher, and has acquired her ministerial license. 

    An avid book reader and lover of the written word, Maddisen is passionate about using her favorite medium to reach the lost and the hurting, and to offer encouragement and hope to those struggling through life. 

    Following her battle with depression, Maddisen has made it her mission to help other people through this journey and to bring joy to the lives of the people around her. 

    You can find Maddisen on Instagram @maddisen.paige