Mary Southerland
Mary Southerland is also the Co-founder of Girlfriends in God, a conference and devotion ministry for women. Mary’s books include, Hope in the Midst of Depression, Sandpaper People, Escaping the Stress Trap, Experiencing God’s Power in Your Ministry, 10-Day Trust Adventure, You Make Me So Angry, How to Study the Bible, Fit for Life, Joy for the Journey, and Life Is So Daily. Mary relishes her ministry as a wife, a mother to their two children, Jered and Danna, and Mimi to her six grandchildren – Jaydan, Lelia, Justus, Hudson, Mo, and Nori.
Journey Ministry, Inc
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Why Jesus Calls Us to Be Fishers of Men
Jesus cursed the tree for looking like it was producing fruit – but being fruitless. Hmm, not what I expected. You? Jesus wants us to bear fruit, to be fruitful, and to reproduce. There are three...Thursday, December 8, 2022
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How Is Your Connection with Jesus?
There is a big difference between trying to produce fruit – trying to do good – trying to follow the words of Jesus – and being connected with him. When we are connected to Him, his life flows...Monday, December 5, 2022
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Do You Have the Right Focus This Holiday Season?
In other words – I get lost in the trappings of Christmas. The layers of Christmas. The details of Christmas. I think it is time for me to repurpose.Friday, November 4, 2022
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Why Does Worship Matter?
So here is the question today. Are you committed to worship? Are you committed to corporate worship? To worship God in truth is to recognize Him for who He is and to recognize ourselves for what we...Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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A Prayer for Dealing with Difficult People - Your Daily Prayer - October 19
God wants us to love each other in the same way that He loves – unconditionally. In fact, God wants us to love in such a way that the people around us will know we are fully devoted followers of...Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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How to Unleash the Power of Peace in Your Life
Paul is serious about joy! He tells us always to be joyful - not happy. Stay with me here. Paul is not calling us to be happy. Happiness comes from the word "happenstance" and is nothing more than...Monday, October 10, 2022
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Traditions to Add to Your Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving ushers in the most wonderful time of the year - until it doesn't, and we find ourselves overwhelmed with to-do lists, an impossibly crowded calendar, and a bank account saddled with...Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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What Does God Think of You?
Your value begins and ends with the fact that God formed you in the womb. Before you were planned or not planned by human minds, before you were wanted or not wanted by human hearts, you were...Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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The Importance of Accountability and Submission in the Christian Life
We often view accountability almost like a straight jacket. We think accountability will limit our freedom of expression. Actually, the opposite is true. Accountability allows us to grow and change...Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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How to Help Grandkids Manage Their Anger
Remember that younger children simply do not know what to do with a big emotion like anger. The result is often hitting, pushing, screaming, or even biting another child or caregiver. Explain to...Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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How to Speak the Truth in Love
Healthy relationships are built upon honesty and transparency. Speaking the truth demands that we be authentic. No masks. No walls or hidden agendas. Part of authenticity is the willingness to...Thursday, August 11, 2022
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How to Have Faith That Moves Mountains
Answered prayer should be normal for every believer. Really? Then why do we often struggle with a powerless prayer life when our prayer can and should have the power to move mountains?Friday, July 22, 2022
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Are You Emotionally and Spiritually Mature?
Many fifty-year-old people are still adolescents emotionally. And that is a problem because spiritual growth depends on emotional growth. I cannot be a spiritual adult if I am still a child...Thursday, July 21, 2022
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What Is the Biblical Response to Anger?
It is not about waiting for the person who hurt you to apologize. It is not about waiting for them to change. It is not about waiting for me to get over it. Peace is choosing to get over it. The...Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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7 Steps to a Better Life Based on Nehemiah
Good parents want to say yes and bless their kids. But, good parents also want to see their kids ask for, want, and seek the right things. When I make my plan to make my life better – God laughs....Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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What Is the Secret of Success?
God calls us to follow His plan. That calling plots the journey we are to take. God also empowers us and provides everything we will need to complete that plan. That's great! But how do we discover...Friday, June 24, 2022
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Eve: Winning the War with Temptation
I wonder. Would we have made the same choice Eve made when faced with temptation? Hmm, knowing myself as I do, I think so. But there is a way to overcome temptation. God will give us every weapon...Friday, June 10, 2022
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What Is the Antidote to Anger?
Our natural response to anger is fight or flight. We either throw down or run away, but how about a third response, a better response to anger? It’s really simple, but it’s also tough to do.Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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