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Beyond Prison Walls Series

Beyond Prison Walls Series: Part III

Part III: The Power of a Hug I believe hugs are God’s healing balm for our wounds. They are also how we can show others love and compassion. Hugs offer ...
Beyond Prison Walls Series

Beyond Prison Walls Series: Part II

Part II: God's Presence is Constant   The line for processing was shorter than I expected – only four of us arrived bright and early. The others seemed to know ...
Beyond Prison Walls Series

Beyond Prison Walls Series: Part I

Part I: God’s Timing is Always Perfect   My eager anticipation grew as the barbed wire fence strategically placed on top of the concrete walls came into view. Lookout points ...
Good Friday Listening to The Voice of Unfiltered Truth

Good Friday and The Voice of Unfiltered Truth

So much has already happened. Years of Jesus' selfless ministry and obedience to God have led us to the heart of why we can experience true freedom and have hope: ...
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The Sweet, Sweet Love of Jesus

The best gifts don’t come in perfectly wrapped packages but in God-orchestrated moments. In these wondrous moments, we can see and feel God’s love for us in ways that permanently ...
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Five Action Steps to Overcome Depression

This year, I determined that winter’s seclusion would not get the best of me. I was confident that I would keep the devastating depression at bay—an emotional trespasser that had ...
A Christmas Reflection: Suffering, Uncertainty and the Gift of God's Love

A Christmas Reflection: Suffering, Uncertainty and the Gift of God’s Love

This past year, I have reflected more and done a deeper, more intentional search for God. The more I looked for God in the world, the more I saw Him ...
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Gratitude Letter to My Heavenly Father

The reality of it all can cause tears to trickle down my face. I didn't want that painful season, but now I see all of God's divine work. He replaced ...
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Faith

Do you know that we are never alone, always loved, and not a product of our mistakes? It’s true! We have been fearfully and wonderfully made by God who offers ...
Tricia Linnell

Welcome, I'm Tricia Linnell!

As you walk through this space, may the Bible-based encouragement you find inspire you to lean into Jesus more and allow Him to pour miraculous grace, bountiful love, and an abundance of hope and peace into you and your life.

Blessings,
Tricia

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