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When “Know-It-All” Becomes an Identity: What Apollos and a Snarky Comment Taught Me About Humility

When “Know-It-All” Becomes an Identity: What Apollos and a Snarky Comment Taught Me About Humility

August 7, 2026 Carpool Chaos
Misty

Have you ever been called a know-it-all? You don't have to hide your intelligence. Discover what the story of Apollos teaches about humility, teachability and using God's gifts with love.

Biblical Discussions Apollos Bible Study Biblical humility biblical wisdom Christian women

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💎 The Bracelet That Changed the Way I See People

💎 The Bracelet That Changed the Way I See People

August 4, 2026 Carpool Chaos
Misty

A lost friendship bracelet reminded me that every person is priceless to God. A Christian devotional about the Good Samaritan, compassion and seeing people through Jesus' eyes.

Mom Life

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🌪️ When Your Saturday Falls Apart (and God Still Provides)

🌪️ When Your Saturday Falls Apart (and God Still Provides)

August 4, 2026 Carpool Chaos
Misty

Have you ever felt like everything fell apart before lunch? Discover how the widow of Zarephath reminds us that God's daily provision is always enough.

Mom Life

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When a Bologna Sandwich Nearly Broke Me

When a Bologna Sandwich Nearly Broke Me

July 21, 2026 Carpool Chaos
Misty

A simple lunch turned into a lesson on exhaustion, grace and God's invitation to rest. From Elijah under a broom tree to David's green pastures to my chaotic kitchen, God meets weary hearts wherever they are.

Mom Life

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Rivals Can’t Have Revival

Rivals Can’t Have Revival

July 20, 2026 Carpool Chaos
Misty

What if the greatest barrier to revival isn't the culture—but the Church? Discover why Jesus prayed for unity and why rivals don't build God's Kingdom... they destroy it.

Biblical Discussions

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Finding Purpose in Your Messy Story

Finding Purpose in Your Messy Story

July 10, 2026 Carpool Chaos
Misty

Messy past? Complicated story? Same. Thankfully, Jesus has always had a habit of choosing people everyone else counted out

Biblical Discussions

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Faithfulness Over Fame: Huldah’s Impact

Faithfulness Over Fame: Huldah’s Impact

July 8, 2026 Carpool Chaos
Misty

A forgotten woman. A faithful voice. A powerful reminder that God has always seen, valued, and called women for His purpose.

Faith and family Women in the church Women of Faith Women of the Bible

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Breaking Labels: What the Church Can Learn from Jesus

Breaking Labels: What the Church Can Learn from Jesus

July 3, 2026 Carpool Chaos
Misty

After a painful church experience, I discovered the difference between judgment and grace. What can the woman at the well teach us about loving other women?

Biblical Discussions Faith Christian women church hurt discipleship

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Moving in God’s Plan Without Having All the Answers

Moving in God’s Plan Without Having All the Answers

April 8, 2026 Carpool Chaos
Misty

My teen is driving. She’s graduating. She has a million questions about the future… and if I’m honest, so do I. Somewhere between “what if this goes wrong” and “should we just wait,” I realized… we don’t outgrow that feeling. We just get better at hiding it. If you’ve ever felt stuck between taking a step and waiting on God, this one’s for you.

Mom Life Parenting faith in motherhood family Faith & Strength kids

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Why Mom Guilt Feels So Heavy: Easter Chaos, Comparison, and Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus

Why Mom Guilt Feels So Heavy: Easter Chaos, Comparison, and Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus

April 6, 2026 Carpool Chaos
Misty

A chaotic Easter Sunday full of slime, meltdowns, and missed expectations becomes a real-life reminder that mom guilt is often rooted in comparison. Through the story of Peter walks on water, this devotional unpacks how shifting our focus from others back to God can pull us out of the guilt spiral—and back into grace.

Mom Life Parenting Faith faith in motherhood family kids modern mom moment

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