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I had a political discussion last year with a frie

I had a political discussion last year with a friend I really admire, and she said something that has stuck with me:

“There’s believers on both sides, and there’s people being used by the enemy on both sides. The enemy is not on this side or that side. He’s not on “our side” or “their side.” He is on the side of division and hurting people. And God isn’t only on one side or the other of this situation involving His children. He’s on the side of unity and love and bringing dark things to light.”

I had a big heart check in that moment.

Humbling.

When two believers disagree, and both think their side is right and true, it can get confusing and frustrating quickly. It is easy to see ourselves and our view as the “light” and the other side as the “darkness” when we are CONVINCED we are on the right side of something.

But WE are not the darkness or the light, and THEY (the other believers) are not the darkness or the light. Satan is the darkness. And JESUS is the light. And Jesus is on the side of bringing dark things to light.

We can be used to bring darkness to light. We are called to unaffiliate with darkness in every way and expose it (Eph 5:11), and be salt + light. But we are sinners, and so are “they.” The only unadulterated light is Jesus.

On each side there is probably some truth. But on each side there are sinners who ultimately just need to point toward THE Truth (capital T truth).

“They” are not the enemy. Satan is.
“We” are not the truth. Jesus is.

It’s a messy thing to navigate trying to be like Jesus when others who are also trying to be like Jesus are opposing you. I feel like we’ve all been there in the last few years, and I know it will ramp up and intensify as we get closer to His return.

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Eph 6:12

A reminder for myself as much as anyone today.

Happy Valentines Day to my valentine since we were

Happy Valentines Day to my valentine since we were 14. My rock, my safe place, the one who knows the least beautiful parts of me and still chooses me, the best teammate in everything, my slow and steady, my home. Love you @tylervining ♥️

📷: @hellosamanthabailey

About put this baby moo in the back of my car 💕

About put this baby moo in the back of my car 💕 @hochatown_rescue_center

The best revenge is being so happy that you don’

The best revenge is being so happy that you don’t need any ☀️

Remember y’all, confidence is quiet. Insecurity is loud.

The darker and more desperate the darkness gets, the easier it gets to spot the light. Things to remember as you navigate this crazy world 🙃

🎉 Today is a good one! We are headed to get a baby goatie + some more piggies. Tyler is not coming with me. And Story is. 😬😂 So who knows what we will come home with!

We are also welcoming a huge unexpected influx of people into our mentorship group today.

It’s a good day to have a good day.

What’s something good (big or small) that’s happening for you today?

We are expecting a crazy ice storm and Ty isn’t

We are expecting a crazy ice storm and Ty isn’t feeling great. I shared last night that it gave me anxiety thinking of caring for 100+ animals just me and the kids in below freezing temps with potential power outages and all the things.

It turns out, I have really needed a day like today. No expectation of work, just doing the most important things. Dishes, cleaning, laundry, unboxing stuff, hauling trash out, encouraging kids, lingering for snuggles, bringing in firewood, checking on @tylervining, filling diffusers, dishing out supplements, etc. No to-do list, just being here.

Thank you Jesus, for always knowing exactly what I need.

Don’t let the government-owned media outlets con

Don’t let the government-owned media outlets convince you the world is all hate and division. It isn’t. Go outside. Smile at people. Hug your loved ones. The world is beautiful and the love within you is powerful. It starts with us. Actually, it starts with Jesus and then pours out of us. We don’t have to accept fear, hatred, shame, and division — those are language the enemy speaks. And he’s shaking in his boots knowing how powerful our love is.

I shared those thoughts in my stories yesterday, but wanted them to live here also. Love you guys ♥️

“Be yourself so that the people looking for you

“Be yourself so that the people looking for you can find you.” ✨

This is from my stories, but I wanted it to live h

This is from my stories, but I wanted it to live here also. (Swipe)

“Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.” Matt 10:29-31

Our God is in the intimate details, because He knows us and loves us intimately.

LOCAL FRIENDS! I am teaming up with my girl Britt

LOCAL FRIENDS!

I am teaming up with my girl Brittni to bless one of you with a custom coffee table grazing spread! *AND* $100 so you can get something cozy + cute to wear to the living room while you eat it 👏🏼

T o e n t e r :

✨Follow @grazygirlok
✨Follow @madisonviningblog
✨Share to stories (use the paper airplane button!)
✨Tag 5 people you’d invite to snack with you! 🎉

This is not affiliated with insta, and you should be 18 to jump in.

We’ll choose the lucky duck a week from today! 👏🏼

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