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Dear Winter, I said cool, not 8 degrees. I am not okay. ❄️😩”
01/26/2026

Dear Winter, I said cool, not 8 degrees. I am not okay. ❄️😩”

Today’s message by Pastor Ben Mandrell reminded me that calling is not about having it all figured out — it’s about trus...
01/25/2026

Today’s message by Pastor Ben Mandrell reminded me that calling is not about having it all figured out — it’s about trusting the God who does.

❗️What feels random is never random with God. Saul thought he was on an ordinary mission, but God was positioning him for something greater (1 Samuel 9). “We may plan, but the Lord directs our steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
❗️There will always be a gap between our skills and God’s assignment — and that gap is called faith. That’s where God fills us with His power.
God doesn’t just call us, He equips us. And when He leads, He also provides. ✨

Such a great word !!

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Your smile lights up every room, and your joy fills my heart.So proud of you for rocking your 100th day with confidence,...
01/23/2026

Your smile lights up every room, and your joy fills my heart.
So proud of you for rocking your 100th day with confidence, kindness, and style! 🥹💯

My darling boy 💙♥️
100th day
FACS 💚💛🤍

Stylist- mom
Photographer 📸- mom

Whewww 😢😢😭😭😭Marriage has a way of refining you.It exposes your edges, your triggers, your weaknesses—and then lovingly i...
01/22/2026

Whewww 😢😢😭😭😭
Marriage has a way of refining you.
It exposes your edges, your triggers, your weaknesses—and then lovingly invites you to grow.
❤️
Working through conflict and navigating different personalities isn’t easy. There are moments when it feels uncomfortable, stretching, even painful. But I’m learning that this refining isn’t meant to break us—it’s meant to shape us.
Every hard conversation…
Every misunderstanding…
Every moment we choose grace over pride…
It pushes me to draw nearer to Jesus and depend on Him more than ever.
Marriage is holy ground.
It’s where God does some of His deepest work in us—teaching us patience, humility, forgiveness, and love that looks more like Christ.
Refining may be hard…
but the fruit is worth it. 💍✨

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure- Jesus-” – Hebrews 6:19 ⚓️ whewwww I love this word ❤️❤️❤️...
01/20/2026

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure- Jesus-” – Hebrews 6:19 ⚓️ whewwww I love this word ❤️❤️❤️

⚓️Hope in Jesus is not wishful thinking—it’s an anchor.
⚓️An anchor that holds us steady when life feels uncertain, storms rage, and the waves hit hard.
⚓️When everything around us feels unstable, this hope keeps our souls secure.
❓️So let me gently ask: Where is your hope anchored?
❓️Is it in circumstances, people, or outcomes that can change…
or is it anchored in Jesus, who never changes?
❓️❗️And here’s the most important question of all:
If you were to die today, how confident are you that heaven would be your destination?
If you’re unsure, you don’t have to carry that weight alone.
📩 Reach out to me or another believer—let’s pray together.
There is hope, assurance, and peace available in Christ, today

Sermon taught by Pastor Ben Mandrell on 1.18.26 messed me all the way up - conviction happened wheewww Here are a few ta...
01/19/2026

Sermon taught by Pastor Ben Mandrell on 1.18.26 messed me all the way up - conviction happened wheewww
Here are a few takeaways ....
❗️It is finished.” And because of that, Jesus is my rest.

❗️Biblical rest is not just a day off — it is found in a Person. Jesus is our Sabbath. We don’t strive to earn God’s approval; we rest in Christ because He has already finished the work.
❗️Self-improvement says, hard work pays off.
❗️Grace says, Jesus paid it all.
⏭️So I choose to stop striving and start trusting.
⏭️Not earning — but receiving.
⏭️Not hiding in shame — but returning to grace.
♥️True rest is found in Jesus. 🤍

What plan are you on???

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✨🎉 Happy Birthday to my best friend of 25+ years, Alonda! 🎉✨Where do I even begin?! You are truly precious—beautiful ins...
01/14/2026

✨🎉 Happy Birthday to my best friend of 25+ years, Alonda! 🎉✨
Where do I even begin?! You are truly precious—beautiful inside and out—and such a gift in my life. The memories we’ve made over the years? Whew… laughter, tears, growth, prayers, and SO much joy. 🥹💞
Life has been sweeter because you’ve been in it, and I’m beyond grateful for our sisterhood. I can’t wait to see you soon and make even more memories together!
Cheers to you, your life, and all that God has ahead for you. 🥂🎂
**Happy Birthday, Alonda! I love you

✨ Adult Singles—It’s Time to Plug In! ✨Life’s journey looks different for everyone, but none of us are meant to walk it ...
01/14/2026

✨ Adult Singles—It’s Time to Plug In! ✨
Life’s journey looks different for everyone, but none of us are meant to walk it alone. 💙
If you’re an adult single ages 35–59, we invite you to plug into Formed: Embracing Life Experiences—a midweek space to grow spiritually, connect authentically, and build meaningful friendships and most importantly study God’s Word.
📅 Wednesday, January 14, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 W211
👤 Led by Ozzy Wei
Join them as they dive into Scripture, share real conversations, and support one another through every season of life especially singleness (divorced, widowed, separated and unmarried)

👉 Register today: Bellevue.org/midweek
You belong here. 🤍

We truly love serving in God’s Kingdom. There is such joy, purpose, and fulfillment in saying yes to what He’s doing.Pas...
01/11/2026

We truly love serving in God’s Kingdom. There is such joy, purpose, and fulfillment in saying yes to what He’s doing.

Pastor Ben said it so powerfully: “Unbelief is sickness in the heart, and encouragement is the medicine.” Whew! 🩺💛

We choose to be encouraged believers—feeding our faith, strengthening one another, and serving with grateful hearts. Lord, thank You for the privilege of partnering with You in Your work. 🙌💫

I am so enjoying journeying through the book of Hebrews. 🤍📢This quote from a book I’m reading stopped me in my tracks:❗️...
01/10/2026

I am so enjoying journeying through the book of Hebrews. 🤍

📢This quote from a book I’m reading stopped me in my tracks:❗️
“The gospel is the solution to our biggest problems in life, from death to the devil. Yet because of the nature of the gospel, it is also the solution to our day-to-day trials and temptations.”

🤔It makes me think about how often we try to face sin, struggles, trials, and temptations without grounding ourselves in God’s Word. ⁉️But how do we deal with the stain of sin—or the weight of everyday life—without the gospel? Hebrews reminds us that Jesus is better, sufficient, and enough for it all.

💬 Let’s talk:
What is the gospel to you? Drop it in the comments.

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