Faith Fueled Living: Christian Encouragement, Faith, Joy & Purpose for Women

Kristin Fitch | Christian Encourager & Joy Guide

**Faith Fueled Living** is a Christian women's podcast offering biblical encouragement, practical faith, and honest conversations to help you grow closer to God, rediscover joy, find your purpose, and live fully in the life He created you for. Have you spent years caring for everyone else, checking all the boxes, and wondering where your joy, confidence, or sense of purpose went? Maybe you're navigating midlife changes, an empty nest, anxiety, burnout, or a season of uncertainty. Or perhaps life is good, but you know there's more joy, connection, adventure, and meaning to experience. You don't have to stay stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the woman God created you to be. Join **Kristin Fitch**, Christian speaker, encourager, and podcast host, for heartfelt conversations, biblical wisdom, inspiring guest interviews, and practical ways to strengthen your faith and live with greater peace, courage, and purpose. Together, we'll explore what it means to trust God in everyday life, renew your mind, nurture meaningful relationships, make room for rest, and rediscover the wonder and beauty of God's creation. Because following Jesus isn't just about getting through another day. It's about growing closer to Him and learning to live fully alive in His presence. **On Faith Fueled Living, you'll discover encouragement and practical guidance for:** * **Christian faith and spiritual growth:** Deepen your relationship with God through prayer, scripture, and everyday discipleship. * **Finding joy and peace:** Cultivate biblical joy, gratitude, contentment, and hope, even in difficult seasons. * **Identity and purpose in Christ:** Rediscover who God created you to be and pursue the calling and passions He's placed on your heart. * **Anxiety, overwhelm, and renewing your mind:** Navigate worry, negative thinking, uncertainty, and burnout with biblical truth and practical habits. * **Trusting God through life's transitions:** Find courage and direction through midlife, empty nesting, changing relationships, and new beginnings. * **Christian rest and intentional living:** Create healthy rhythms of Sabbath rest, renewal, and priorities that reflect what matters most. * **Friendship, marriage, and meaningful connection:** Build stronger relationships, practice hospitality, and experience the gift of Christian community. * **Creativity, wonder, and living fully alive:** Make room for adventure, curiosity, delight, and the dreams you may have put aside. Whether you're searching for Christian encouragement, wanting to strengthen your relationship with God, or longing to experience more joy and purpose in everyday life, you'll find a welcoming place here. **Faith Fueled Living is especially for Christian women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond** who want to grow in faith, embrace their God given identity, and live with more joy, peace, connection, and purpose. Come as you are. Let's grow in faith, rediscover what matters, and live the beautiful, meaningful life God is calling us to live. **Follow Faith Fueled Living** for weekly Christian encouragement, inspiring conversations, and practical wisdom for your everyday walk with God.

  1. 14h ago

    How to Feel Closer to God? The Lord’s Prayer and Spiritual Simplicity with Allen Ratta

    You love God, but some days your faith feels like one more thing you’re trying to keep up with. Between caring for others, working, and getting through your list, you can spend the whole day busy and still miss the connection with Jesus your heart needs. In this episode of Faith Fueled Living, I’m joined by Allen Ratta to talk about Spiritual Simplicity and how the Lord’s Prayer can help us slow down and reconnect with God. We explore what happens when we become so focused on getting things done that we give little attention to our inner lives. Allen walks us through five movements in the Lord’s Prayer: honoring God, surrendering, asking for what we need, repenting, and trusting Him. Each offers an invitation to bring our real lives to God and grow in daily dependence on Him. If you’ve been longing for a deeper relationship with Jesus but aren’t sure where to begin, this conversation offers a simple place to start. Join us as we talk about making room for stillness and praying familiar words with fresh attention, honesty, and love. Takeaways • A full schedule can leave little room to notice God’s presence, even when you’re doing good things. • The Lord’s Prayer offers a simple framework for bringing your needs, worries, and decisions to God. • Allen explores five movements of prayer: honoring, surrendering, asking, repenting, and trusting. • Slowing down and making room for stillness can help you give your relationship with Jesus more attention. • Praying reflectively means pausing to consider the words and how they connect to your life. • Guided prayer can help you begin when you feel distracted or don’t know what to say. • Serving others and spending time with Jesus both deserve room in your life. Connect with Allen and learn about Spiritual Simplicity here. Check out Spiritual Simplicity Book & Guide here. Faith Fueled Living Resources: Start with Rest Workbook- download here Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here. Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here. Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotional Ready to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today! Faith Fueled Living podcast, Allen Ratta, Spiritual Simplicity, Lord’s Prayer, how to pray the Lord’s Prayer, feeling closer to God, growing closer to Jesus, Christian prayer for women, daily prayer practice, deeper relationship with God, distracted during prayer, making time for God, stillness with God, surrendering to God, trusting God daily, reflective prayer, guided Christian prayer, faith and busyness, Christian spiritual growth

  2. 5d ago

    Can't Stop Worrying? How to Let Go of Fear and Trust God with What You Can't Control

    Do you ever find yourself worrying about things you can't control? Your children, your family, your health, your finances, or what might happen tomorrow? You pray, you tell yourself to trust God, but before you know it, your mind is racing through every possible worst case scenario. I get it. I've been there, too. In this episode of Faith Fueled Living, I'm sharing my own struggle with fear, anxious thoughts, and the need to control outcomes, especially when it comes to my children. And more importantly, I'm sharing what has helped me stop allowing worry to steal my peace and joy. We'll explore what Scripture teaches about fear and trusting God, including Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 118:6, and Hebrews 13:6. I'll share practical ways to interrupt anxious thinking, shift your focus back to God's faithfulness, and learn to release the things you were never meant to carry. Because here's something I've had to learn: I can control my outlook and my actions, but I can't control every outcome. And neither can you. That doesn't mean we stop caring, planning, or taking responsibility. It means we learn to do our part while trusting God with what is beyond our control. If you've been struggling with anxiety, overthinking, fear about the future, or the constant pressure to keep everything and everyone okay, this conversation is for you. My hope is that you'll walk away encouraged to replace fear with faith, make room for God's peace, and stop missing the joy of today because you're worried about tomorrow. In this episode, we'll talk about: Why fear, worry, and overthinking can steal our peace and keep us focused on what might go wrong.How to trust God when you're worried about your children, family, or the future.The difference between taking responsibility for your actions and trying to control outcomes.Bible verses about fear and anxiety that remind us of God's presence and faithfulness.Three questions to ask yourself when anxious thoughts begin taking over.How prayer, gratitude, and remembering God's past faithfulness can help shift your mindset.Practical ways to interrupt negative thought patterns, stop ruminating, and experience more peace in everyday life. A reminder for your heart: You don't have to figure everything out today. You don't have to anticipate every problem or carry the weight of every possible outcome. You can take the next faithful step, bring your worries to God, and trust Him with what you cannot see. Mentioned in this episode: Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy Workbook https://kristinfitch.com/mindset/ If this conversation encouraged you, follow Faith Fueled Living for weekly biblical encouragement, practical faith, and honest conversations about trusting God, renewing your mind, and living with more joy, peace, and purpose. How to stop worrying and trust God, Christian encouragement for anxiety, letting go of fear, trusting God with what you can't control, Bible verses about fear and worry, Cristian women and anxiety, overcoming fear with faith, Christian overthinking, how to surrender control to God, prayer for anxiety, trusting God with your children, renewing your mind with Scripture, finding peace in God, faith over fear, letting go of anxious thoughts.

  3. Oct 28

    When Life Isn’t What You Planned: Finding God and Purpose from Prison with Tammy Corwin

    Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “This is not where I thought I’d be”? Maybe you’re living with regret, facing circumstances you can’t change, or wondering whether the dreams in your heart still have a future. What if you don’t have to wait for your circumstances to change to begin living with purpose? Tammy Corwin shares how God met her during thirty years in prison and how she began building a new legacy before she ever walked free. Tammy Corwin spent thirty years in prison. In this episode of Faith Fueled Living, she shares how an encounter with God following an overdose changed the direction of her life, long before her circumstances changed. We talk about how faith sustained her through decades of incarceration and how she found opportunities to learn, lead, and encourage others right where she was. Through education, prison programs, and leading a choir, Tammy began building a different legacy while still behind bars. After her release, she started a publishing company and a multimedia network to help others share their stories. But her story invites a question for all of us: What can I do with the life in front of me today? If you’ve been feeling stuck or wondering how God could use this chapter of your life, join us for an honest conversation about faith, second chances, and taking your next step with God. Takeaways • You can begin living with purpose while you’re still waiting for your circumstances to change. • Tammy shares how her encounter with God gave her a new direction during thirty years in prison. • Learning, serving, and encouraging others became ways to make her days meaningful. • Your past is part of your story, but there is still more of your story to live. • Daily time with God can offer strength and direction when the way forward feels uncertain. • You may not control everything happening around you, but you can consider your next faithful step Connect with Tammy at IamDragonFly.net Faith Fueled Living Resources: Start with Rest Workbook- download here Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here. Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here. Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotional Ready to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today! Faith Fueled Living podcast, Tammy Corwin interview, Christian podcast for women, when life doesn’t go as planned, feeling stuck in life, finding purpose in hard times, trusting God in difficult circumstances, Christian testimony, thirty years in prison, prison to purpose, faith during incarceration, God’s presence in hard times, overcoming regret through faith, second chances, starting over with God, finding hope in God, Words Matter Publishing, I Am Dragonfly

  4. Oct 21

    Don’t Feel Like Yourself? Faith, Hormones, and Your Health with Courtney Garner

    You’re tired, your weight is changing, and you don’t feel like yourself. Is it hormones? Your thyroid? Stress? And how does your faith fit into caring for your health? In this episode of Faith Fueled Living, I’m joined by nurse practitioner Courtney Garner, author of Where Faith Meets Medicine: A Woman’s Guide to Health, Hormones, and Longevity. We talk about bringing faith and medical care together and asking better questions when something feels off in your body. Courtney shares her approach to exploring possible causes of fatigue, weight gain, and hormonal changes. We discuss thyroid health, stress, lab results, and why your symptoms deserve a thoughtful conversation with your healthcare provider. We also talk about the everyday foundations of health: sleep, nutrition, movement, meaningful relationships, and making room for rest. Our conversation explores forgiveness, emotional burdens, and caring for our spiritual lives alongside our physical health. If you want to feel better and be more present for the people and work you love, this episode offers encouragement to take your health seriously, seek support, and start with changes you can sustain. Takeaways • Faith and medical care can work together as you seek answers and care for your whole self. • Fatigue, weight changes, and feeling unlike yourself deserve attention and a conversation with your healthcare provider. • Courtney explains how she explores possible underlying causes through a detailed health history and appropriate testing. • Thyroid function, hormonal changes, stress, and sleep are worth discussing when your energy and wellbeing change. • Consistent habits around food, movement, sleep, and rest provide a practical place to begin. • Emotional and spiritual wellbeing deserve care alongside your physical symptoms. • Meaningful connection and support matter. You don’t have to navigate your health alone. Check out Where Faith Meets Medicine Book. Connect with Courtney here. Check our Resources from Faith Fueled Living Start with Rest Workbook- download here Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here. Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here. Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotional Faith Fueled Living podcast, Courtney Garner nurse practitioner, Where Faith Meets Medicine book, Christian women’s health, faith and medicine, Christian health and wellness, functional medicine for women, why don’t I feel like myself, fatigue in women, weight gain and hormones, women’s hormone health, thyroid health in women, perimenopause and fatigue, stress and women’s health, sleep and hormone health, healthy habits for women, Sabbath rest, faith and emotional wellbeing, healthy aging for women Amazon Link is an affilate link

  5. Oct 16

    Trusting God When Life Is Hard: Finding Hope and Sharing Your Story

    When life feels heavy, it can be hard to see where God is working. You may be praying, trying to stay hopeful, and still wondering how you’re going to get through what’s in front of you. In this solo episode of Faith Fueled Living, I share how the stories of people who have walked through deep pain have strengthened my own faith. Again and again, I’ve heard guests describe finding God’s presence in places they never expected. Their stories remind me that we don’t have to have everything figured out to turn to Him. We talk about trusting God in difficult seasons, bringing Him our burdens, and making room for His presence through prayer, Scripture, and quiet time. I also share why telling someone what you’re carrying matters, and how your own story can encourage another woman who feels alone. If you need a little hope today, join me for encouragement and simple ways to notice God at work in your everyday life. I also share my free Joy Rising workbook to help you practice gratitude and recognize His presence, even while you’re still walking through something hard. Takeaways • You can bring your honest questions and heavy burdens to God before you know what comes next. • Hearing how others have experienced God in difficult seasons can strengthen your faith and remind you that you’re not alone. • Prayer, Scripture, and quiet time create space to draw near to God in the middle of real life. • Sharing what you’re carrying with a trusted person gives you an opportunity to receive prayer and support. • Your story doesn’t need a perfect ending to offer someone else encouragement. • Start small: write down a burden, ask someone to pray with you, and notice one thing you’re grateful for today. Start with Rest Workbook- download here Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here. Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here. Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotional Ready to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today! Faith Fueled Living podcast, Christian podcast for women, trusting God in hard times, finding hope in difficult seasons, God’s presence in suffering, giving your burdens to God, Christian encouragement for women, faith through trials, Christian testimonies, sharing your testimony, power of testimony, prayer during hard times, growing closer to God, Christian community and support, gratitude and faith, finding joy in hard seasons, Joy Rising workbook

  6. Oct 14

    Holy Health: Caring for Your Body So You Can Show Up for What Matters with Justin Roethlingshoefer

    Have you ever put your health at the bottom of the list because everyone and everything else needs you? Or tried to make healthier choices, only to feel like you’re falling short of yet another standard? In this conversation, I talk with Justin Roethlingshoefer, author of Holy Health, about God’s design for our health and what it means to honor Him with our bodies. Justin shares how his experiences with weight, eating disorders, burnout, and chronic illness and striving to be perfect changed his understanding of health. We talk about why caring for your body is about more than appearance or performance. It can help you be present and show up well for the people and work God has placed in your life. We also get practical about sleep, food, Sabbath rest, and the priorities we put on our calendars. If you want to feel better and care for your health without making it another source of pressure, I hope this conversation helps you take a fresh look at what’s possible. TakeawaysWhat it means to honor God with your body without making health an idol.Why your physical, mental, and spiritual health belong in the same conversation.How sleep, food, rest, and daily rhythms affect your ability to be present for what matters.Why the priorities on your calendar can shape your health more than good intentions alone.How Justin’s own health struggles changed the way he approaches lasting change.Why support and community can make healthy habits easier to sustain. Connect with Justin at Own It Coaching here. Learn about Holy Health for yourself or your church here. Check out Justin's book, Holy Health. Start with Rest Workbook- download here Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here. Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here. Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotional Ready to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today! Holy Health, Justin Roethlingshoefer, Christian health and wellness, Christian women’s health, honoring God with your body, biblical health, faith and health, health as worship, Christian healthy habits, sleep and faith, Sabbath rest and health, food and faith, burnout and health, body mind and spirit health, healthy rhythms for Christian women Link to amazon is includes an affiliate link to books.

  7. Sep 30

    God Wants to Heal the Parts of You That Still Hurt: How He Brings Wholeness to Your Mind, Body, and Spirit with Pastor Ike Miller

    What do you do when you believe God heals, but you are still carrying pain that has not gone away? In this honest conversation, Kristin talks with Pastor Ike Miller, author of Theology That Heals, about emotional healing, buried wounds, and the ways God restores our minds, bodies, and spirits. Healing is not always a single breakthrough moment. Sometimes it is a slow and layered journey that requires prayer, reflection, counseling, honest questions, and the courage to face what we have tried to bury. That does not mean God is absent. He may be working through every part of the process. Kristin and Ike discuss why unhealed pain often resurfaces, how to uncover the deeper roots beneath our reactions, and why faith and therapy do not have to compete. They also explore how the church can better care for hurting people by listening with compassion instead of rushing to offer easy answers. You will hear why true freedom is not simply doing whatever you want. It is becoming free to choose what reflects God’s good design for your life. If you have wondered why healing is taking so long, felt guilty for still struggling, or questioned whether God can use the painful parts of your story, this conversation will remind you that your wounds do not disqualify you. God can meet you in them, heal what is broken, and eventually use your story to help someone else find hope. Key takeaways• Why healing is often a gradual journey rather than one dramatic moment • How God can work through prayer, counseling, reflection, journaling, and supportive relationships • Why ignoring or burying painful emotions does not make them disappear • How asking deeper questions can reveal the wounds beneath our reactions and patterns • Why needing therapy or practical support does not mean your faith is weak • How the church can care for hurting people without offering quick answers or spiritual clichés • What true freedom looks like from a Christian perspective • How God can redeem painful experiences without calling the pain itself good • Why your wounds do not disqualify you from serving or helping others • How your healing story can become a source of hope for someone who feels alone Connect with Pastor Ike Miller here Check out Theology that Heals Book Connect with Kristin Start with Rest Workbook- download here Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here. Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here. Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotional Ready to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today! Theology That Heals, Ike Miller, Pastor Ike Miller, Faith Fueled Living podcast, Christian emotional healing, healing from past wounds, why am I still hurting, how God heals emotional pain, God redeeming pain, healing is a journey, mental health and faith, Christian therapy, Christian counseling, trauma healing for Christians, biblical healing, mind body and spirit healing, healing through prayer, buried emotional pain, finding the root of emotional pain, journaling for healing, Christian mental health podcast, how to heal from trauma, God and suffering, finding purpose in pain, church and mental health, supporting someone who is hurting, spiritual healing, freedom in Christ, how God uses your story, Christian women podcast, faith during emotional pain

  8. Sep 23

    Reclaiming Connection and Community Around the Table with Pastor Ian Simkins

    Are you surrounded by people but still feeling lonely or disconnected? In this conversation, Kristin talks with Pastor Ian Simkins, author of Every Table Is an Altar, about why gathering around the table may be one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to rebuild connection, strengthen families, and live out our faith. Ian shares how Jesus used ordinary meals to welcome people, restore dignity, and create a sense of belonging. You will hear why presence matters more than a perfect home or elaborate meal, how phones and constant distraction are weakening our relationships, and why repeated time together is what turns acquaintances into close friends. Kristin and Ian also discuss the emotional and relational benefits of family meals, simple ways to protect undistracted time, and how to practice Christian hospitality without adding more pressure to your life. You do not need a beautiful dining room, an impressive menu, or a perfectly planned gathering. You simply need a willingness to make room, pull up another chair, and welcome someone in. If you have been craving deeper friendships, a stronger family connection, or a more tangible way to share God’s love, this episode will help you see your table and your everyday life differently. Takeaways• Why shared meals can ease loneliness and help people feel seen and known • How Jesus used the table to welcome outsiders and build genuine community • Why presence matters more than productivity, presentation, or a perfect meal • How phones and digital distractions interfere with closeness and conversation • Why consistent invitations often build stronger friendships than occasional large gatherings • How regular family meals can support children’s emotional health, communication, and sense of belonging • The difference between biblical hospitality and entertaining or impressing people • Practical ways to create phone free meals and protect meaningful time together • How to welcome neighbors, friends, and people who may otherwise feel forgotten • Why every Christian can use ordinary meals to embody the love and grace of Jesus Connect with Ian at https://iansimkins.com/ or check out his book Every Table is an Alter: Reclaiming Connection in a World of DIvision, Distraction and Loneliness Other books I shared on today's episode The Turquoise Table Just Open the Door Find Your People Taste and See Start with Rest Workbook- download here Grab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here. Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here. Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotional Ready to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today! Christian hospitality, Every Table Is an Altar, Ian Simkins, Pastor Ian Simkins interview, Faith Fueled Living podcast, loneliness and connection, how to build deeper friendships, Christian community, biblical hospitality, Jesus and the table, table ministry, meals as ministry, family dinner benefits, phone free family meals, overcoming loneliness, creating meaningful connection, hospitality without perfection, presence over productivity, building Christian community, inviting neighbors to dinner, simple hospitality ideas, faith and friendship, making friends as an adult, strengthening family relationships, Christian women podcast, how to feel less lonely, welcoming others like Jesus, spiritual meaning of sharing meals, building community through food, distracted families, healthy relationships Links to book include an affiliate link to Amazon. Podcast summary was assisted by AI.

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**Faith Fueled Living** is a Christian women's podcast offering biblical encouragement, practical faith, and honest conversations to help you grow closer to God, rediscover joy, find your purpose, and live fully in the life He created you for. Have you spent years caring for everyone else, checking all the boxes, and wondering where your joy, confidence, or sense of purpose went? Maybe you're navigating midlife changes, an empty nest, anxiety, burnout, or a season of uncertainty. Or perhaps life is good, but you know there's more joy, connection, adventure, and meaning to experience. You don't have to stay stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the woman God created you to be. Join **Kristin Fitch**, Christian speaker, encourager, and podcast host, for heartfelt conversations, biblical wisdom, inspiring guest interviews, and practical ways to strengthen your faith and live with greater peace, courage, and purpose. Together, we'll explore what it means to trust God in everyday life, renew your mind, nurture meaningful relationships, make room for rest, and rediscover the wonder and beauty of God's creation. Because following Jesus isn't just about getting through another day. It's about growing closer to Him and learning to live fully alive in His presence. **On Faith Fueled Living, you'll discover encouragement and practical guidance for:** * **Christian faith and spiritual growth:** Deepen your relationship with God through prayer, scripture, and everyday discipleship. * **Finding joy and peace:** Cultivate biblical joy, gratitude, contentment, and hope, even in difficult seasons. * **Identity and purpose in Christ:** Rediscover who God created you to be and pursue the calling and passions He's placed on your heart. * **Anxiety, overwhelm, and renewing your mind:** Navigate worry, negative thinking, uncertainty, and burnout with biblical truth and practical habits. * **Trusting God through life's transitions:** Find courage and direction through midlife, empty nesting, changing relationships, and new beginnings. * **Christian rest and intentional living:** Create healthy rhythms of Sabbath rest, renewal, and priorities that reflect what matters most. * **Friendship, marriage, and meaningful connection:** Build stronger relationships, practice hospitality, and experience the gift of Christian community. * **Creativity, wonder, and living fully alive:** Make room for adventure, curiosity, delight, and the dreams you may have put aside. Whether you're searching for Christian encouragement, wanting to strengthen your relationship with God, or longing to experience more joy and purpose in everyday life, you'll find a welcoming place here. **Faith Fueled Living is especially for Christian women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond** who want to grow in faith, embrace their God given identity, and live with more joy, peace, connection, and purpose. Come as you are. Let's grow in faith, rediscover what matters, and live the beautiful, meaningful life God is calling us to live. **Follow Faith Fueled Living** for weekly Christian encouragement, inspiring conversations, and practical wisdom for your everyday walk with God.

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