It takes courage to speak & stand tall (lots & lots) OR it just takes the Lord standing by your side
Jeremiah wasn’t so sure he wanted to be a spokesperson of the Lord. Yet, it was written that he was foreordained to do so, and the Lord...
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Michelle Gessell
- Oct 16, 2022
- 2 min
Every Knee Shall Bow
Thoughts while reading Isaiah 58-66 ⠀ I couldn't help but think of the video clip President Russell M. Nelson shared during his closing...
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Michelle Gessell
- Oct 9, 2022
- 2 min
Let’s talk thoughts & feelings.
Isaiah 50-57. ⠀ “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than...
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Michelle Gessell
- Oct 7, 2022
- 2 min
With wings as eagles.
We can look to Christ for guidance, mercy, grace, love. ⠀ Just as Christ was never left alone, HE never leaves US. ⠀ HE will give YOU...
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Michelle Gessell
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
Patterns of Parenthood
In these chapters, of David teaching his son, I could see patterns of parenthood that started with Adam & Eve, whom are patterned & made...
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Michelle Gessell
- Aug 21, 2022
- 2 min
Praise be to the Lord
I have loved reading these chapters in Psalms 1-40. They have comforted me, given me energy, a new way of rejoicing, as well as...
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Michelle Gessell
- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
Repairing the Breach
Kings 21-23 There is wickedness & righteousness in the world. Always will be. Always. Sometimes wickedness & righteousness is passed down...
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Michelle Gessell
- Jul 9, 2022
- 3 min
Expect miracles in YOUR life.
God has not ceased miracles. There are patterns of this everywhere in the scriptures, miracles before Christ came, miracles at His death,...
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Michelle Gessell
- Jul 7, 2022
- 2 min
“The Lord delivered me!”
1 Samuel 16-17 When David sees Goliath and sees everyone’s fear, he says… Why are YOU, the children of Israel, the children of God, the...
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Michelle Gessell
- Apr 21, 2022
- 3 min
The 10 Commandments prepare US to meet God
Exodus 18-20. ⠀ Exodus 18-20 shares Moses' stewardship over the children of Israel which was to serve them, love & lift them, and draw...
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Michelle Gessell
- Apr 14, 2022
- 4 min
The Passover
Dear friends, I hope I can help you create lasting connections with the Passover this year as shared in Exodus 12-15. I humbly share that...
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Michelle Gessell
- Apr 5, 2022
- 3 min
Seeking Heavenly Mother
In October 2018, Russell M. Nelson encouraged the women of the church to know their spiritual gifts. He shared that every woman is a...
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Michelle Gessell
- Mar 20, 2022
- 1 min
Make the Scriptures Come Alive
Genesis 37-41 Make the scriptures come alive using your creative & spiritual gifts. •Create a colorful patchwork coat that shares a small...
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Michelle Gessell
- Mar 19, 2022
- 2 min
A Coat of Many Colors
Genesis 37 Jacob loved Joseph more than all of his children because Joseph was the son of his old age. The scriptures share he gave him a...
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Michelle Gessell
- Mar 18, 2022
- 1 min
A Place of Rocks
Genesis 28-33 Jacob was not expecting the Lord to show up in such a desolate place. A place of rocks. Yet he saw Him. He felt Him. This...
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Michelle Gessell
- Mar 8, 2022
- 2 min
A Well of Blessings
I wanted to share one way YOU can make the scriptures come alive in your life. Look at them through the lens of what’s happening in your...
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Michelle Gessell
- Mar 1, 2022
- 3 min
Sojourners
Abraham & Sarah AND Lot & his wife are Sojourners. A sojourner is a temporary resident. This is not limited to a housing situation; it is...
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Michelle Gessell
- Feb 20, 2022
- 2 min
God Will Show
God will show YOU where to go. God will give YOU “land.” God will bless YOU. God will give YOU a new name. But, YOU gotta be willing to...
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Michelle Gessell
- Feb 18, 2022
- 3 min
Vessels & Voyages
Ch 6. Noah and his wife, their 3 sons and their wives, harkened to the Lord. Specific instructions were given. 300 long x 50 wide x 30...
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Michelle Gessell
- Feb 12, 2022
- 2 min
Tears, tears and more tears.
Heavenly Father & Heavenly Mother wept, the heavens wept, the angels wept, the Lord wept, Mother as Earth wept, and I wept. Moses 7:1-17...
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