There is no one and nothing like Him. 

I get to feel small in the face of His transcendence, and precious to Him in the face of His immanence. But being small, lowly, dependent -- a sheep -- is a gift. And being “big” in His eyes, in His heart, is a gift.

That God would hold the entire universe together and draw near to my friends when they are in pain, or to me as I wrestle with laziness or pride. This God is worthy of my fear, my obedience, as He is my King and Lord and Creator and Master. And He is worthy of my devotion, delight and presence, as He is my Father and Friend and Love.

This week I reflect on our God who is both transcendent and immanent.

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Ashlynn Ellis is a beautiful heart! In our conversation she vulnerably shares about her life with God as young single women with great desire for a family. We talk about the power of music, reflecting on God's character and the strong temptations in life toward comparison and discontentment. I hope you're encouraged! 

Who better to help solve a struggle or question in my soul than the One who intimately crafted it? Then the One who inhabits it? Then the One who loves it most? 

Reflecting on the omniscience of God and what it means for us... specifically me, in a season where I'm asking God to do things in my heart only He can do and I'm waiting.

Also, 70 episodes!!! WHAT. Thanks for listening :)

-Chels

This is a conversation I have had on my dream list since I started doing this podcast, with my pastor and friend Steve Hartman. He has been the pastor at our church, Kiokee Baptist, for about 25 years and married to his beautiful wife Susan for 39. A father to two adult kids and one in Heaven, he shares honestly about his life with Jesus. We talk about our thought life, the sovereignty of God in suffering, our relationship with our sin as we mature in Christ, and so many other things. I hope this conversation encourages you like it does me! 

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I could barely edit out any of this conversation with one of my closest friends, Carly Blackwelder. Wife and soon-to-be mom of 2, Carly loves Jesus and her friends so well. This conversation felt like it was literally (but gently) moving my soul closer to Jesus and I hope it does the same for you. We talk about humility, being small and others-oriented, our limitations in the face of God's omniscience and fighting against laziness. Enjoy it, friends! 

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Chan Davis is a gem. In our conversation she was honest and humble and I hope you're as encouraged as I was. Chan is a wife, mom, dietician, friend to many and lover of Jesus. We talk about motherhood, the distraction of being busy, exercising authority over our thought life and the forgiveness of God.

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This is the second in my 'monologue' series! 
 
In these reflection episodes my heart is to share a little of my own life with God, and in this one I confess a few things about myself that aren't the prettiest (hallelujah grace!).  

Today, I'm sharing my experience of late with God's self-sufficiency, and the freedom that comes with not being able to fill Him up or deplete Him. 

If anything I say in these episodes prompts encouragement, questions or a desire to know a little more, I hope you'll message me! I'd love talk with you.

-Chelsea

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Ashton Quattlebaum is a sincere, creative, faith-filled wife and mom living in South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about meditating on the nature of God, our thought life, the light and easy yoke and resisting hurry.

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Jason Norman and his wife Jennifer are two of the kindest veterinarians you'll ever meet. I had such a great time chatting with Jason about God proving us wrong, the need for quiet to re-center, the sovereignty of God and a lot more! 

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This is the first of who knows how many 'monologue' episodes. I'm going to share a little of my own life with God and walk a path of His attributes. First up, a few words on our God who is glorious.

Growing up in church, I'm sad to admit that 'giving God glory' was reduced to making sure I didn't take credit for something. I gave Him the praise. (Which is part of it.)

Today, the reality of God being glorious is something I think about every day. It is a way to describe the fullness of who He is and how precious He is. 

Today, I am compelled to make choices that testify to my loyalty and love for the Lord, ultimately, the weight of His glory. 

-Chelsea

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