MARIAN JORDAN ELLIS

Why I Wrote Anchored: Because We Need Unshakeable Faith in an Unsteady World

Why I Wrote Anchored: Because We Need Unshakeable Faith in an Unsteady World by Marian Jordan Ellis Let’s be honest—our world feels loud, unstable, and increasingly hostile to biblical truth. Every week I sit with women who feel the pressure. Moms worried about their kids. Young adults sorting through cultural noise. Faithful believers wondering how...
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How to Hear God’s Voice Without Drifting From Scripture

How to Hear God’s Voice Without Drifting From Scripture Have you ever been faced with a decision and thought, “I just wish I knew what God wanted me to do”? Maybe it’s a big life choice—like a job offer, relationship, or move—or maybe it’s simply navigating everyday parenting decisions or friendships. Here’s the good news:...
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When Influencers Disappoint: A Response to the Chip and Joanna Gaines Controversy

When Influencers Disappoint: A Response to the Chip and Joanna Gaines Controversy I’ll Be Honest—This One Stung Like many of you, I’ve loved watching Chip and Joanna Gaines build beautiful spaces and champion strong family values on our screens. Their creativity, charm, and commitment to excellence have inspired many of us as we’ve created homes...
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How God Uses Friendship to Refine Us

Sandpaper Friends & Sacred Circles: How God Uses Friendship to Refine Us A few years ago, I found this old, beat-up dresser at a garage sale. It was one of those clunky brown 1970s pieces with ugly brass knobs and layers of lacquer that screamed “Do not touch.” But I had a vision: bubblegum pink...
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The Dangers of Tarot Cards for Christians

When You’re Tempted to Peek Behind the Curtain: Why Tarot Cards and Fortune Tellers Are Not Harmless Fun By Marian Jordan Ellis It starts out innocent enough. A girl just wants to know what’s coming. She’s anxious about her future, uncertain about a relationship, overwhelmed with decisions—and then a friend suggests pulling a few tarot...
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Forgiveness Is the Hardest, Holiest Work You’ll Ever Do

Forgiveness Is the Hardest, Holiest Work You’ll Ever Do By Marian Jordan Ellis I used to think forgiveness was a checkbox.Something strong Christians did so they could move on with their lives.Something spiritual and tidy, like a polite nod of the soul. But then I had to forgive someone who hurt me deeply. And suddenly,...
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