Fierce Calling

Do you feel a call on your heart in this new year? To the girl with passion, compassion, & conviction--it's go time. It's time to walk in the fierce calling God sets before you.

I’d love to have coffee with Martha & Mary. Besides hearing about their fascinating conversations with Jesus, there’s something I’d like to ask them …

Concerned for their brother’s life, Martha & Mary sent word to Jesus, saying, “Lord, he whom you love is ill." because surely Jesus would come and Lazarus would be healed. Surely.

But things don’t always happen as we believe they should–and God’s love is magnified in more extraordinary ways than we can fathom.

Jesus purposefully delays His arrival–because sometimes what doesn’t make sense in temporal ways makes sense in eternal ways.

When Jesus finally makes His way to the outskirts of Bethany, Martha hears He is near. She slips out of her home, where many had gathered to comfort the sisters, and went out to meet Him.

Martha says, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” (John 11:21). How often do we tell the Lord what He already knows? But we should tell Him because although He knows our hearts, He wants to hear our hurts straight from our own lips.

That Whole “Martha/Mary” Thing …

It’s interesting to me that Martha was the one who left her guests to meet Jesus. We’ve met Martha & Mary before–in Luke 10. We learned Martha busied herself with hospitality while Mary sat at Jesus’ feet. This time, it was Martha who drew near.

In the Luke 10 account and in Martha’s defense, she was fulfilling the cultural expectations of Jewish customs. It was expected that women should tend to domestic responsibilities.

Mary ignores this custom by sitting at Jesus’ feet, and Jesus throws out customs and expectations to teach us that sitting at His feet is better than meal prep--or anything else.

Of course, I’d probably dash to the kitchen to prepare lasagne if He showed up at my house, and hospitality is a beautiful thing, but it’s just not the best thing. Spending time with Jesus is.

Why bake bread when you have the Bread of Life sitting in your living room?

Back to the Story–Jesus Calls for Mary

Perhaps Mary was too bereaved to leave the house. Perhaps Mary was too hurt that Jesus did not arrive sooner. We don’t know her thoughts, but we do know one of the sisters had to stay behind. In Jewish custom, the bereaved were to stay at home for a week after a loved one’s passing.

When Jesus calls for Mary, Martha journeys home to bring her sister back to Jesus.

That warms my heart like melted chocolate on a S‘mores because Jesus calls for us too–by name. We are called to lay down what is customary to dwell in the midst of our Savior.

The Exact Same Words

Mary hurries to meet Jesus at that same spot and says the exact same words Martha said: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”

The sisters knew…

They knew Jesus could have healed Lazarus. It was no coincidence Martha and Mary said the exact same thing to Jesus and perhaps had the exact same thought…

Jesus, you’re too late. Where were you?

But Jesus is never too late.

He calls for the stone to be taken away and then calls Lazarus forth–and out walks a guy who’s been dead in a tomb for four days.

Martha & Mary may have known Jesus raised others from the dead, and Jesus had already said to Martha: “I am the resurrection and the life…,” but it’s not revealed whether the sisters had hoped for such an event.

Except maybe for that one thing Martha said to Jesus during their conversation before Mary joined them ...

"But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you.”

Then Jesus said to her ...

 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” She said to him, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.” John 11:22-27

That might have revealed a hint of hope, but still, four days dead in a tomb is a long time.

What would I ask Mary & Martha?

I’d ask them this:

“What was it like when Jesus requested the stone be taken away from that tomb? When did it sink in that Jesus wasn’t too late? That a miracle was about to take place?

How often do we trust our feelings over truth? How often do we believe the lie that waiting in the quiet means God is unaware of our circumstances?

One day we have this lush, flourishing faith–and the next our fears shear blooming faith back down to a seedling. Flesh is so annoying.

But we need not fear because God exceeds the expectations of our mustard seed faith every time.

In this passage, Jesus wept. He was deeply moved by their grief. He knew the outcome, but still, He wept. His compassions never fail and in the midst of our mess is His loving restoration.Jesus meets us in our need and loves us from mess to restoration.CLICK TO TWEET

What if We Believed in Fierce Possibilities?

It’s never going to happen, it’s too hard, it’s impossible …

What if we saw beyond the impossible and what if we allowed what moves us to move us?

I want to be that girl who walks in her calling with passion and conviction. I want to live out a fierce calling designed by an awesome God. Who’s with me?

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What is a fierce calling? It’s living out our purpose with purpose. It’s impacting one life at a time while walking the path set before us. It’s discovering what God prepared in advance for us to do. And doing it.

It’s time to believe that dreams can happen when we’re wide awake, and our calling can be a fierce reality. We’re probably already walking in it if we’d only open our eyes to God’s possibilities.

Call to Action

Pray for God to open your eyes to His fierce possibilities in your life. What’s your calling, friend? You need not fear because you never walk in your calling alone. Joshua 1:9 tells us to be strong and courageous because the Lord God is with us wherever we go. That’s everywhere. List the gifts and talents God has given you, and discover new ways and places to use them. If you’ve never completed a spiritual gifts assessment, you might try taking one. But no matter the outcome of the assessment, God might call you to accomplish things outside your gifting for His purposes. And He will equip you for the journey.

May I Pray for You?

Father in Heaven, I pray for my friend reading this prayer. I pray her eyes would be open to Your fierce possibilities in her life–and that she would draw strength and courage from You alone. I pray Your breath would breathe life into any lifeless circumstances in her life right now and that You would fill her with joy in Your presence. And I pray she would walk in her Fierce Calling by the power of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ Name. Amen (for full prayer listen to the episode)

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Blessings!

Doris

Is there a dream in your heart that you're waiting on God to bring to fruition? Has God given you a vision of a calling but you're not quite sure what it means? God plants desires in your heart so He can fulfill them in the future. Maybe that future is tomorrow, next week, next year, or the next season of your life. And you know what? It's important to mention that it's biblical to be paid for what you do.

My guest today is Katie Hornor, she talks about dreaming in the details and how God gives you dreams, equips you, and provides all you need for these dreams and visions He has given you. We can trust Him to bring those dreams and visions to life and we can trust in His timing. Hear how God walked Katie and her family through and out of a desert time in ministry and into a fruitful time of living out the vision He gave her as a child.

Now God is using Katie to equip others in fulfilling their God-given dreams & visions

Katie's ministry is flourishing and she is helping others see how making money in ministry is biblical. She teaches that in our ministries and businesses, God is the owner and He has chosen us as the CEO.

Listen to the show and learn how God is the owner of your business and you are the CEO

Your work is absolutely valuable and what you earn can be reinvested in Kingdom work. It is okay to be paid for the Kingdom work you do, those dreams and visions God has given you. Then you can give back to Him and reinvest the assets He entrusts to you back into His Kingdom work.

I know what Katie has to share will encourage, inspire, and challenge you so listen in while I have a chat with Katie Hornor.

Favorite Quotes from God Plants Desires in Your Heart So He Can Fulfill Them in the Future ...

"God plants those desires in your heart so that He can fulfil them someday in the future."

"Dream with the details..."

"Waiting on the Lord means communing with the Lord, really."

"God is the owner and He has chosen you on purpose to be the CEO of this business, of this company."

--Katie Hornor

Connect with Katie and find out more about how God plants desires in your heart so He can fulfill them in the future!

You can connect with Katie at katiehornor.com "because no matter what you do you're making a mark on this generation and the ones to come." -- Katie Hornor

Check out her podcasts: For Your Success Podcast with Katie Hornor and The Flamingo Advantage Podcast

Grab her book Faith like Flamingos: The Christian Business Guide to Walking Out Your Faith in Bold Color and grab your FREE copy of The Flamingo Advantage: How to Leverage Unique, Stay Relevant and Change the World

Instagram: @katiehornor

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Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. Isaiah 45:11 KJV

More about Katie...

Katie Hornor

International Speaker and Online Business Coach, KATIE HORNOR, has an eye for the unique and a heart to champion believers in business whose message will change the world.

Katie and her husband of 19 years, Tap Hornor, are missionary advocates, expats of 15+ years, self-taught entrepreneurs and Christian business mentors since 2014.

More about flamingos and Katie's mission ...

Over nearly a decade of coaching, Katie's come to realize that most Christian business owners, like the flamingos, seem oblivious to how special, and fabulous they are which results in running their business governed by the fear of man, feelings of inadequacy, or sabotaged by comparison and indecision.

Katie’s inspirational story of ex-missionary to six-figure expat business owner began over 12 years ago at her kitchen table while balancing a baby on her lap. In 2022, she was named one of the top 10 entrepreneurs to watch by FOX, NBC and CBS.

Katie’s Master's degree in Education and teaching experience in different fields has distinguished her as a leader in the world of online courses and curriculum development.

Katie’s Bible-based marketing and student experience strategies have helped clients double their income, let their spouses retire, and create businesses they enjoy - all without compromising their faith, their family or their values.

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My guest this week is Lori Vober and you'll be blessed by her inspiring story! Her journey includes a massive stroke at age 29, epilepsy due to the stroke, and later becoming a Mom to three older internationally adopted children. We talk about her health challenges, faith, and how parenting an adopted sibling group of children was not what she and her husband expected. Lori Encourages us that in our highs and our lows of life, God is still the same God on the throne.

We're also talking about her book, Choices: When You Are Faced with a Challenge What Choice Will You Make?

Doesn't that title grab you?

We we make choices every day--some we may not even be aware of or intentional about. Here why Lori wrote the book and how it can help and encourage you.

I know what Lori shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Lori Vober.

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Favorite Quotes from In Our Highs and Lows, God is Still the Same God on the Throne ...

"God had placed me in a very safe environment."

"I've learned never tell God what your purpose is going to be cause he has a totally different plan."

"You can be at your highest or your lowest, and God's still the same God on the throne and he's waiting for you."

--Lori Vober

Connect with Lori and learn more about her book and the importance of knowing that in our highs and lows God is still the same God on the throne!

Connect with Lori at lorivober.com! There you'll find her books, speaking info, resources, books she recommends, and social media links!

More About Lori!

Lori Vober

Lori Vober suffered an intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke at age 29. She then developed epilepsy due to the stroke. Lori is a walking miracle! God called her to share her journey of faith and perseverance to encourage others.

Lori believes God has a plan for each of us, but life is about your choices! Even with her difficulties, she was able to become an adoptive Mom of a sibling group of three.

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Happy New Year, friend! May this year bring blessings upon blessings as you walk in your fierce calling and follow Jesus wherever He leads you.

Love & God's Perfect Peace to You!

Doris ♥

How often have you heard the question, "Are you ready for Christmas?" How do you respond? Do you base your readiness on whether your Christmas shopping is done? Cookies made? I must admit, in past years, I tended to gauge my readiness for Christmas on my shopping list--but not this year.

This year feels a little different. Our entire home flooded in September, and we're still not back in it. I usually have a tree dressed to the nines by now and lighted garland adorning the entryways. Gifts wrapped, bagged, and tagged and cookies baking in the oven (well, the Pillsbury Dough Boy ones, and you can read about that here in my post, Confessions of a Faker Baker).

This year? Not so much.

At first, I feared the dreaded FOMO (fear of missing out) when I'd see all the beautiful Christmas tree photos plastered all over social media. Not being judgy, I usually plaster mine there too. But I realized what I feared most were my feelings. How would I feel about not putting up a real tree and not having a living room ready to put it up in? How would I feel about not decking the halls with boughs of holly?

Then it hit me. I don't need a tree or boughs of holly--I have Jesus, and He is all I need. We hear the phrase "the reason for the season," and Jesus truly is our everything. God didn't give us a spirit of fear, and He makes it clear in 2 Timothy 1:7:

"for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."

Self-control--hmmm ...

That's a fruit of the Spirit, and we've already received it when we are in Christ. So we can focus on what is really important this Christmas--the birth of our Savior, and because of His birth--we can accept Him and become children of God. We can celebrate because not only did Jesus put on flesh to dwell among us--He's coming back to get us.

We'll be back in our home soon enough, and all will be good again. But even so, God is still good and hope is still ours because we have Jesus.

Speaking of hope, I hope you enjoy this special episode where I read a Christmas poem and offer a Christmas prayer.

If this season is a hard one--know that Jesus placed His joy in you that your joy may be complete.

Merry Christmas and Much Love,

Doris

Featured image: Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Christmas music featured on this episode: Silent Night by Daddy's Music - Royalty Free on Pixabay

'Twas the Night Before Christmas a Long Time Ago found on https://www.christmasmagazine.com/twas-the-night-before-christmas-a-long-time-ago/

A Christmas Prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson

My guest this week is Kristen Hogrefe Parnell. We're talking about the importance of controlling how we respond to our circumstances, even though we cannot control the circumstances themselves. We also talk about waiting on God for what we're longing for and keeping our eyes focused on who Jesus is and what he's already done in our lives.

Kristen writes suspenseful fiction from a faith perspective for women and young adults. She also shares her own suspense story involving her now husband. I enjoyed our conversation so much, and I know you will love Kristen's perspective on faith and how she applies it in her stories.

I know what Kristen shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Kristen Hogrefe Parnell.

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Favorite Quotes from The Importance of Controlling How We Respond to Our Circumstances ...

"One of the themes I really explore in the book is the idea that although we can't control our circumstances, we can control how we respond to them."

"...Keeping our eyes focused on who Jesus is and what he's already done for us--I think that's where I kept running back to."

"I have learned that God takes those hard times in our life and uses them to encourage other people."

--Kristen Hogrefe Parnell

Connect with Kristen and learn more about her books and the importance of controlling how we respond to our circumstances!

Kristen's newest release!

Connect with Kristen at kristenhogrefeparnell.com and find links to her books, speaking info, courses, and social media links!

More About Kristen!

Kristen Hogrefe Parnell

Kristen Hogrefe Parnell writes suspenseful fiction from a faith perspective for women and young adults. Her own suspense story involved waiting on God into her thirties to meet her husband, and she desires to keep embracing God’s plan for her life when it’s not what she expects. Kristen also teaches English online and welcomes inspirational speaking opportunities with schools, churches, conferences, and podcasts.

Her young adult dystopian novels, The Revisionary and The Reactionary, both won the Selah for speculative fiction, and her first romantic suspense novel with Mountain Brook Ink releases December 2022. She also enjoys guest blogging opportunities and shares encouragement for writers at The Write Conversation where she is a monthly contributor. Kristen lives in Florida with her husband and baby boy.

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What happens when you plant a pumpkin seed? You get a pumpkin which is no surprise, right? Yet often times we forget we are exactly who God fashioned us to be according to His will and plan. And when we are our authentic selves we are shining the light God infused within us.

My guest this week is Sarah Philpott. We're talking about life on the farm, being firmly planted in Christ, and her newest book The Growing Season: A Year of Down-on-the-Farm Devotions. Sarah also shares her her own story and her heart behind her book Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child After Pregnancy Loss.

I know what Sarah shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Sarah Philpott.

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Favorite Quotes from Shining the Light God Infused Within Us ...

"Our biggest impact is when we just shine the light that God has infused within us."

"To grow a little you've got to cut a little" Sarah quoting her hubby

"We have to stay firmly planted in Christ in our spiritual lives in order for the growth to happen."

--Sarah Philpott

Connect with Sarah and learn more about her books and shining the light God infused within us!

The Growing Season by Sarah Philpott (I told you it was pretty!)

Connect with Sarah at allamericanmom.net and find links to her books, speaking info, blog, and social media links!

Loved this verse mentioned in the show:

"and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you," 1 Thessalonians 4:11 ESV

More About Sarah!

An award-winning author, Sarah Philpott, PhD, encourages people through the written word. She is the ECPA Award-nominated author of Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child After Pregnancy Loss. Her newest release is The Growing Season: A Year of Down-on-the-Farm Devotions.

She is a proud farm wife and farm mom of four. Visit with Sarah at allamericanmom.net, where she writes about her family, life on a cattle farm in the South, and learning to cherish God’s provisions in joy and sorrow. 

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Ever feel your circumstances are more than you can handle? My guest this week is Nicole Jacobsmeyer, and she wants you to know you're not alone in your suffering. We can learn to suffer well with and for Christ. Nicole's story includes suffering through rape, cancer, and child loss. She shares a season of questions, darkness, and depression but through it, God was there and she found herself fighting for a purpose. As Nicole says, the enemy wants us to walk away--to get mad at God and ultimately walk away from Christ. But even when life is hard our call is to make Christ known even in our suffering.

We're also talking about her book Take Back Your Joy: Fighting for Purpose When Life Is More Than You Can Handle I know what Nicole shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Nicole Jacobsmeyer.

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Favorite Quotes from Fighting for a Purpose ...

"... maybe I didn't have a firm grasp on the Gospel."

"Everyone thinks you have to do something else plus being a mom--but that is not the truth ..."

"... be content in your own lane."

"God has given us everything in his Son--and everything else on top of that is just added blessings ..."

"God's ultimate story over our lives is going to look better and be better than we could imagine."

--Nicole Jacobsmeyer

Connect with Nicole and learn more about her book, freebies, and fighting for a purpose!

Connect with Nicole at https://www.NicoleJacobsmeyer.com, https://www.instagram.com/Nicole.jacobsmeyer, and https://www.facebook.com/NicoleRJacobsmeyer

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More About Nicole!

Nicole Jacobsmeyer

Nicole Jacobsmeyer has a passion for helping women walk in victory and joy in the midst of trials and suffering. She believes that no matter what you’re facing, God is not finished writing your story.

She loves sharing her faith and encouraging women on her lifestyle website nicolejacobsmeyer.com and on her Instagram page @nicole.jacobsmeyer. Nicole and her husband have 4 kids under the age of 8 and reside in NC. 

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Diana Mood grew up in a chaotic environment. How did she survive and thrive in brokenness? Godly family members in her life led her to Jesus, and she's been clinging to him ever since. Through difficult seasons of brokenness, Diana discovered the sustaining power of God's presence. Hear how she learned to embrace brokenness, about her long-time friendship with Joni Eareckson Tada, and how God is using her to share his truth.

We're also talking about her award-winning book Enough! Learning To Survive and Thrive in Brokenness with foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada. I know what Diana shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Diana Mood.

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Favorite Quotes from The Sustaining Power of God's Presence ...

"I just wanted to pursue Christ with my whole heart ."

"... learn how to embrace the brokenness."

"I knew that they were out there--the people just like me and they needed hope."

--Diana Mood

Connect with Diana learn more about her book, speaking, and the sustaining power of God's presence!

Connect with Diana on Facebook or email her at [email protected]

More About Diana!

Diana Mood is Granny, Encore Navigator, International Creative Developer, apostolic visionary, entrepreneurial business woman, writer, speaker, trainer, missions, and disability advocate.

For 40+ years she has mobilized and trained trainers in ESL, disability ministry, and community development. She co-authored three books, two disability training manuals, and many blog posts and newsletters. She lives in a vibrant retirement community in Maryland.

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Are you in need of encouragement today? How about a fresh perspective on where our stories are headed? My guest this week is Shannon Popkin. What an amazing conversation! We're treasuring up God's truth and drinking in the overarching story of God and us.

We're also talking about Shannon's books Comparison Girl and Control Girl, and you won't want to miss the free bonuses she's offering!

I know what Shannon shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Shannon Popkin.

Fierce Calling is on the Spark Network, which can be found on the Edifi App!

Fierce Calling is one of many Christian podcasts available on the Edifi app. To listen to this podcast and other amazing Christian podcasts, go to the Apple or Google Play stores and download the app today!

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Favorite Quotes from Drinking in the Overarching Story of God and Us ...

"We're part of a bigger story ... we are in the broken part of the story, but there is a resolution coming."

"In my (Jesus's) Kingdom, it's different--there's a different value system."

"This story is headed somewhere--it's headed to a new creation."

--Shannon Popkin

Connect with Shannon and learn more about her books, speaking, and drinking in the overarching story of God and Us!

Connect with Shannon at shannonpopkin.com and check out her free Comparison Girl bonuses and Control Girl bonuses mentioned in the show!

Since you love listening to podcasts, check out her podcast: Live Like It's True

You can also connect with Shannon on social media here:

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More About Shannon!

Shannon Popkin

From the platform, page, and podcast mic, Shannon Popkin invites you to open your Bible, drink deeply of God’s story, and live like it’s true.

Shannon is from west Michigan and happy to be sharing life with Ken, who makes her laugh every day. Together they have the joy of watching their three young-adult children become the amazing people God created them to be. They also enjoy their two adorable shih tzus, who—unlike the kids—have no plans of moving out.   

Shannon’s books include Comparison Girl, Control Girl, and Influence and she hosts the “Live Like It’s True” podcast. Shannon has been featured on FamilyLife Today, Revive Our Hearts, and Proverbs 31. For more from Shannon, please go to shannonpopkin.com, or connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, or Youtube. 

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You are gifted with creativity and equipped to walk in your calling. Do you believe this about yourself? This week I welcome back Deb DeArmond to the show. We're talking about overcoming doubts about walking in our callings and Deb's new book The Write Calling: Encouragement for the Writer's Heart.

Plus, this episode is not just for writers! Every woman of God has a Fierce Calling and every woman has experienced doubt at one time or another, amen? As Deb shares in the show, God equips us in what he calls us to do, and while we may not doubt our calling, we often doubt our own abilities to walk in that calling. Listen in to find out how we can overcome doubt!

It was such a pleasure having Deb back on the show. She's witty and wise, and you'll glean from her experiences. I know what she shares will encourage, inspire, and challenge you, so listen in while I have a chat with Deb DeArmond.

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A Favorite Quote from Overcoming Doubts About Walking in Our Callings ...

"The Enemy loves to discourage creativity ... when we have a gift, God expects us to put it into practice."

"Every day with Jesus is a surprise party in my life."

--Deb DeArmond

Connect with Deb and learn more about her books, coaching services, and overcoming doubts about walking in our callings!

Connect with Deb at the Living Write Texas Facebook page or email her at [email protected].

Deb DeArmond

Deb DeArmond is a certified writing coach, and a life and business coach. She is anaward-winning author of six books. Her first three books Related by Chance, Family by Choice, I Choose You Today, and Don’t Go to Bed Angry - Stay Up and Fight! (Selah Award 2019 Christian Living)focus on relationships, communication, and conflict resolution. Her humorous devotional, BumperSticker Be-Attitudes published in 2019.

We May Be Done But We’re Not Finished was her first anthology and the 2022 Selah Awardwinner in the category. Her most recent book, The Write Calling: Encouragement for the Writer’s Heart by writers for writers, released in May.

Deb helps clients by becoming the writing coach others desire to work with through herengaging inquiry, humor, and straightforward approach. Her clients have described her as“candid but kind” and skilled at asking the questions that help “guide others to discover theiranswers and solutions to success.”

Connect with Doris!

I'd love to hear how Fierce Calling has blessed you! Leave me a message on my contact page at dorisswift.com.

Scroll down and grab my free resources, and when you do, you will also receive my free monthly newsletter with more encouragement!

Love Fierce Calling?

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Do You Need a Speaker for Your Next Women's Event?

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I love speaking God's truth into the lives of women!

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Love & God's Perfect Peace to You!