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Week 1: The Mat of Isolation
From the Mat to the Hem: A Woman with the Issue of Blood Devotional Journey Opening Scripture — Mark 5:25–26 “And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse.” — Mark 5:25–26 (ESV) Reflection — Living on the Mat The story of the woman with the issue of blood begins long before she reaches for the hem. It begins on the mat. For twelve years she lived with a condition that did not resolve. Twelve years of physical weakness. Twelve years…
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From the Mat to the Hem: Woman with the Issue of Blood Devotional
A Sacred Continuation of Sipping the Gospel Tea From the Mat to the Hem: A Woman with the Issue of Blood Devotional Journey is a reflective continuation inspired by an in-person Sipping the Gospel Tea gathering centered on Mark 5:25–34—the story of the woman with the issue of blood who reached for the hem of Jesus’ garment. What unfolded in that space humbling, holy, and deeply Spirit-led. Women named what they had been carrying.They acknowledged the mat—places of isolation, shame, and long-held pain.And they found courage to reach. And the Holy Spirit met them there. This written journey flows from that same place. From the Mat to the Hem: A…
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Sipping the Gospel Tea: An Advent Journey
A Season of Stillness, Story, and Sacred Expectationwith Clesha — Prophetess of the Juicy Truth™ Advent is a sacred season of waiting — not passive waiting, but holy anticipation. It’s the time we lean forward with hope, look for the Light that breaks into the darkness, and remember that God meets us not only in the miraculous… but in the quiet, in the questions, and in the long nights where we whisper, “Lord, any minute now.” This year, I’m inviting you to journey with me through a special three-session Advent series:Sipping the Gospel Tea™: An Advent Journey.It’s cozy, it’s contemplative, it’s a little cheeky in the holiest way — and…
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Morning Devotional: Singing the Praises of God
Scripture Meditation“I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.” — Psalm 104:33 ReflectionThere is something powerful about turning our voice into an instrument of worship. When we sing the praises of God, we shift the atmosphere — not only around us but within us. Songs of praise open the heart, lift the spirit, and remind us that even when life feels heavy, God remains worthy. Praise isn’t about having the perfect voice. It’s about aligning your soul with heaven’s song. It’s about declaring with melody what your spirit already knows: God is good. God is faithful. God…
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Embracing Sabbath Rest and Renewal
In our modern lives, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the constant whirlwind of activity and noise. Yet, amidst the chaos, there lies a sacred invitation—a call to pause, breathe, and enter into God’s restful presence. In Exodus 20:1-17, we find the timeless wisdom of the Sabbath commandment, offering us a pathway to rest and renewal in the midst of life’s busyness. Understanding Sabbath Rest: The Sabbath commandment, found in Exodus 20:8-11, directs us to remember and keep the Sabbath day holy. It calls us to set aside one day out of seven for rest, reflection, and worship—a day dedicated to honoring God and rejuvenating our souls.…
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Morning Devotional: Singing the Praises of God
