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Marian Jordan Ellis
Like a rushing wind, Jesus breathe within, Lord have your way, Lord have your way in me, Like a mighty storm, Stir within my soul, Lord have your way, Lord have your way in me. I Surrender—Hillsong, 2012 When I first surrendered my life to Jesus in my early twenties, I knew one thing for certain: my...
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 The numbers are staggering—1 out 3 women in America has had an abortion. The chances are that you, or someone you know well, may be one of those women. I hope you know by our name, Redeemed Girl, that we believe the grace of Jesus is available to anyone. We are firmly convinced that our God is...
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How do I ever begin to sum up in a simple post one of the most amazing weeks I’ve ever experienced while following Jesus? How about I start from where it all began, by listening to the call of God. Redeemed Girl Institute began for me six years ago, standing on a beach when God spoke to...
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been at war with my hair. A life plagued by failed hair experiments, ranging from the latest straightening fads to a ghastly spiral perm disaster. The cherry on top is the warehouse full of styling products and gadgets I’ve purchased over the years; expensive and broken promises...
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I knew he was “the one” the day we met. Not the first hour, mind you. Heaven’s no, those first few hours we were both a jumble of nerves. Like a couple of middle school kids at a dance, standing across the school gym, just staring at each other. Heads down, feet shuffling. We’d never...
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My initiation into the sorority of motherhood did not take long.  Mine didn’t happen after a big gender reveal party and nine long months of carrying an infant in my womb. Nope, my introduction to the mommy world happened overnight. I came home from my honeymoon, put away my wedding dress and the next day...
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“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9   Called. That word carries with it a dual weight of responsibility and identity. First of all, how do I know if am called? Secondly, what am I...
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It was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 1 Peter 1:18-19 Last week I ugly cried on stage in front of hundreds of...
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You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You, in the mystery In oceans deep My faith will stand -Hillsong United  Seven years ago, I stood knee deep in the ocean, staring at the immense beauty that God created, feeling waves crash against me when...
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 Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. Proverbs 4:27 Last night, I met up with an old friend for dinner. It’s restaurant week in our city (when fine dining restaurants are half-price for charity).  For a food-lover like me who is on a budget, it’s my...
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