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January 12, 2022

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Mindy Stewart

I am tiny, brown and mexican. I am... a coffee drinker, book reader, lover of people, fighter for the kingdom, and we should be friends and high five.

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Four years Four years since I sat in my mama's dark room with @griffithtami in the middle of the night as her breathing slowed—four years since I got to lay next to her and hold her hand. Staying for those days with her, and in those last hours, was the hardest thing I've ever done. It's funny how just staying can be so hard. Grief is such a weird and unique thing. I told a friend recently that it feels like a companion. Always present. Sometimes it's loud, and sometimes barely perceivable, always familiar. But on this day I never know what it's going to look like. This year it caught me by surprise. Especially since I'd been thinking about grief so much with Easter. My tendency is to flee from the emotions. Distract myself. Ignore them. But I think when it comes to sorrow, Jesus wants us to stay. Press in. Be present. Even when it's hard. I think only when we are present is He able t comfort us in our sadness. I did all my normal things to cope. I tried baking, and sad songs, and familiar books. And none of it worked. Because sometimes nothing works when it comes to grief. And that's ok too. Sometimes all you can do is choose to stay. Fight to be present. And press in when Jesus meets you there, because just like us, He is familiar with loss. We've all lost something. Gone all in and came out empty. Loved so much that when things end it's tragic. Sometimes the loss is our fault, and sometimes it's not. Either way we all know what it feels like to loose. And so does Jesus. So no matter where you find yourself in the middle of your loss I'd like to share a little something with you. There are no rules to grief. No guidelines it plays by. It's sometimes loud, sometimes quiet, but probably lingering below the surface. And all of it is ok. So give yourself some grace. All you have to do is stay. Press in. Be present. That's costly enough and God knows we are just dust. Sometimes our grief brings the clarity we need to choose a better path. So in the sorrow, don't miss out. Stay. Press in. So that you can be knit back together. In reckless pursuit, Mindy
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Four years Four years since I sat in my mama's dark room with @griffithtami in the middle of the night as her breathing slowed—four years since I got to lay next to her and hold her hand. Staying for those days with her, and in those last hours, was the hardest thing I've ever done. It's funny how just staying can be so hard. Grief is such a weird and unique thing. I told a friend recently that it feels like a companion. Always present. Sometimes it's loud, and sometimes barely perceivable, always familiar. But on this day I never know what it's going to look like. This year it caught me by surprise. Especially since I'd been thinking about grief so much with Easter. My tendency is to flee from the emotions. Distract myself. Ignore them. But I think when it comes to sorrow, Jesus wants us to stay. Press in. Be present. Even when it's hard. I think only when we are present is He able t comfort us in our sadness. I did all my normal things to cope. I tried baking, and sad songs, and familiar books. And none of it worked. Because sometimes nothing works when it comes to grief. And that's ok too. Sometimes all you can do is choose to stay. Fight to be present. And press in when Jesus meets you there, because just like us, He is familiar with loss. We've all lost something. Gone all in and came out empty. Loved so much that when things end it's tragic. Sometimes the loss is our fault, and sometimes it's not. Either way we all know what it feels like to loose. And so does Jesus. So no matter where you find yourself in the middle of your loss I'd like to share a little something with you. There are no rules to grief. No guidelines it plays by. It's sometimes loud, sometimes quiet, but probably lingering below the surface. And all of it is ok. So give yourself some grace. All you have to do is stay. Press in. Be present. That's costly enough and God knows we are just dust. Sometimes our grief brings the clarity we need to choose a better path. So in the sorrow, don't miss out. Stay. Press in. So that you can be knit back together. In reckless pursuit, Mindy
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Ever feel like there's just no room for you at the table? Me too! In my latest post we talk about making room, why I quit the blog for a bit, and a little glimpse into the last year of my life! No matter your background, baggage, gender, religion, opinions, skin color, or age. You can sit here. So pull up a chair, have a rest for your weary bones, bring your coffee, and tell me what do you want to talk about? Drop it in the comments. Link is in the bio. You know the drill. In Reckless Pursuit, Mindy
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Ever feel like there's just no room for you at the table? Me too! In my latest post we talk about making room, why I quit the blog for a bit, and a little glimpse into the last year of my life! No matter your background, baggage, gender, religion, opinions, skin color, or age. You can sit here. So pull up a chair, have a rest for your weary bones, bring your coffee, and tell me what do you want to talk about? Drop it in the comments. Link is in the bio. You know the drill. In Reckless Pursuit, Mindy
4 months ago
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There are some new friends here, and I live in a new city, so I'd thought I'd say hey and tell you a little about myself. To say I love Jesus feels cliche. But it's true. He's not someone I just talk about, but I know Him like a close friend and I feel like He lives in my bones. It's a weird explanation but it's the best I've got. I'm an auntie! Being an aunt is by far my greatest joy. More to come on this later. The church is my family. Both my parents have passed in the last few years but the church has been my family since I was 16. It's why I'd literally give my life for the local church. I love all things whimsey and magical. Harry Potter is my jam. C.S. Lewis is my celebrity crush. I love tacos, coffee, tea, and a really good cupcake. You can hear me saying "You guys, it's the gospel." and "I will punch somebody." I haven't actually punched anyone since high school. I'm spicy, a bit rough around the edges, and in a lot of ways not what most would consider normal when it comes to being a girl and a pastor. But it's true what they say, your 30's are where you find yourself, and I'm hanging on to the things that matter like a reality t.v star to their 15 minutes of fame and hopefully growing towards a healthier, holier, freer version of myself. Tell me about you. Do you have a weird celebrity crush, or a quirky token phrase, or comfort food that opens your heart? Let me know in the comments. In Reckless Pursuit, Mindy
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There are some new friends here, and I live in a new city, so I'd thought I'd say hey and tell you a little about myself. To say I love Jesus feels cliche. But it's true. He's not someone I just talk about, but I know Him like a close friend and I feel like He lives in my bones. It's a weird explanation but it's the best I've got. I'm an auntie! Being an aunt is by far my greatest joy. More to come on this later. The church is my family. Both my parents have passed in the last few years but the church has been my family since I was 16. It's why I'd literally give my life for the local church. I love all things whimsey and magical. Harry Potter is my jam. C.S. Lewis is my celebrity crush. I love tacos, coffee, tea, and a really good cupcake. You can hear me saying "You guys, it's the gospel." and "I will punch somebody." I haven't actually punched anyone since high school. I'm spicy, a bit rough around the edges, and in a lot of ways not what most would consider normal when it comes to being a girl and a pastor. But it's true what they say, your 30's are where you find yourself, and I'm hanging on to the things that matter like a reality t.v star to their 15 minutes of fame and hopefully growing towards a healthier, holier, freer version of myself. Tell me about you. Do you have a weird celebrity crush, or a quirky token phrase, or comfort food that opens your heart? Let me know in the comments. In Reckless Pursuit, Mindy
6 months ago
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The Saturday between Good Friday and Easter is often called The Silent Saturday. We call it this because it's the day it appears God is silent and all hope is lost. Here is where my heart lands every year on this day. Embrace it. Because Sunday is so much better after Saturday! ➡️ Swipe for my thoughts on Silent Saturday! What do you think about this day? Drop me in the comments! Can't wait to hear what you guys have to say!
The Saturday between Good Friday and Easter is often called The Silent Saturday. We call it this because it's the day it appears God is silent and all hope is lost. Here is where my heart lands every year on this day. Embrace it. Because Sunday is so much better after Saturday! ➡️ Swipe for my thoughts on Silent Saturday! What do you think about this day? Drop me in the comments! Can't wait to hear what you guys have to say!
The Saturday between Good Friday and Easter is often called The Silent Saturday. We call it this because it's the day it appears God is silent and all hope is lost. Here is where my heart lands every year on this day. Embrace it. Because Sunday is so much better after Saturday! ➡️ Swipe for my thoughts on Silent Saturday! What do you think about this day? Drop me in the comments! Can't wait to hear what you guys have to say!
The Saturday between Good Friday and Easter is often called The Silent Saturday. We call it this because it's the day it appears God is silent and all hope is lost. Here is where my heart lands every year on this day. Embrace it. Because Sunday is so much better after Saturday! ➡️ Swipe for my thoughts on Silent Saturday! What do you think about this day? Drop me in the comments! Can't wait to hear what you guys have to say!
The Saturday between Good Friday and Easter is often called The Silent Saturday. We call it this because it's the day it appears God is silent and all hope is lost. Here is where my heart lands every year on this day. Embrace it. Because Sunday is so much better after Saturday! ➡️ Swipe for my thoughts on Silent Saturday! What do you think about this day? Drop me in the comments! Can't wait to hear what you guys have to say!
The Saturday between Good Friday and Easter is often called The Silent Saturday. We call it this because it's the day it appears God is silent and all hope is lost. Here is where my heart lands every year on this day. Embrace it. Because Sunday is so much better after Saturday! ➡️ Swipe for my thoughts on Silent Saturday! What do you think about this day? Drop me in the comments! Can't wait to hear what you guys have to say!
The Saturday between Good Friday and Easter is often called The Silent Saturday. We call it this because it's the day it appears God is silent and all hope is lost. Here is where my heart lands every year on this day. Embrace it. Because Sunday is so much better after Saturday! ➡️ Swipe for my thoughts on Silent Saturday! What do you think about this day? Drop me in the comments! Can't wait to hear what you guys have to say!
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The Saturday between Good Friday and Easter is often called The Silent Saturday. We call it this because it's the day it appears God is silent and all hope is lost. Here is where my heart lands every year on this day. Embrace it. Because Sunday is so much better after Saturday! ➡️ Swipe for my thoughts on Silent Saturday! What do you think about this day? Drop me in the comments! Can't wait to hear what you guys have to say!
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Easter always has me in my feels. ESPECIALLY Good Friday! Here are some thoughts on today! What about you? What does Easter always remind you of? Share in the comments so I can cry my eyelashes off. 😉
Easter always has me in my feels. ESPECIALLY Good Friday! Here are some thoughts on today! What about you? What does Easter always remind you of? Share in the comments so I can cry my eyelashes off. 😉
Easter always has me in my feels. ESPECIALLY Good Friday! Here are some thoughts on today! What about you? What does Easter always remind you of? Share in the comments so I can cry my eyelashes off. 😉
Easter always has me in my feels. ESPECIALLY Good Friday! Here are some thoughts on today! What about you? What does Easter always remind you of? Share in the comments so I can cry my eyelashes off. 😉
Easter always has me in my feels. ESPECIALLY Good Friday! Here are some thoughts on today! What about you? What does Easter always remind you of? Share in the comments so I can cry my eyelashes off. 😉
Easter always has me in my feels. ESPECIALLY Good Friday! Here are some thoughts on today! What about you? What does Easter always remind you of? Share in the comments so I can cry my eyelashes off. 😉
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Easter always has me in my feels. ESPECIALLY Good Friday! Here are some thoughts on today! What about you? What does Easter always remind you of? Share in the comments so I can cry my eyelashes off. 😉
1 year ago
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RESTORATION I hate the restoration process. I like to watch Chip and Joanna restore things. They make it look fun and easy. But let's keep it real friends. It is messy and hard and ugly and exhausting. I don't like how hard it is on me. I don't like how hard it is in relationships. I don't like how hard it is to help someone else in the process. But here is the catch. I sure do like the outcome of the process. I am always in awe of how God has taken me in my brokenness and continues to move me to wholeness. I am beyond thankful for the relationships that have been broken but are now stronger than ever before. And I am never more blown away by who God is than when I watch a person fight all the things against them to come out the other side more whole and walking in the call of God on their life. The process is messy and hard, and ugly and exhausting. But the outcome. It is priceless. I'm determined to be the kind of person that restores, renews, revives, reclaims, and redeems others. What about you? You in this with me? Drop in the comments a person who has helped you as God has brought restoration in your life. Give them a little thank you for their role in the process. In Reckless Pursuit, Mindy
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RESTORATION I hate the restoration process. I like to watch Chip and Joanna restore things. They make it look fun and easy. But let's keep it real friends. It is messy and hard and ugly and exhausting. I don't like how hard it is on me. I don't like how hard it is in relationships. I don't like how hard it is to help someone else in the process. But here is the catch. I sure do like the outcome of the process. I am always in awe of how God has taken me in my brokenness and continues to move me to wholeness. I am beyond thankful for the relationships that have been broken but are now stronger than ever before. And I am never more blown away by who God is than when I watch a person fight all the things against them to come out the other side more whole and walking in the call of God on their life. The process is messy and hard, and ugly and exhausting. But the outcome. It is priceless. I'm determined to be the kind of person that restores, renews, revives, reclaims, and redeems others. What about you? You in this with me? Drop in the comments a person who has helped you as God has brought restoration in your life. Give them a little thank you for their role in the process. In Reckless Pursuit, Mindy
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One of my favorite post from the blog! It was a come back post for me in a season long ago. If you are looking for some freedom from all the expectation, this one is for you! Go check out my new website and this throwback post while you are at it! Link to the post in my bio!
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One of my favorite post from the blog! It was a come back post for me in a season long ago. If you are looking for some freedom from all the expectation, this one is for you! Go check out my new website and this throwback post while you are at it! Link to the post in my bio!
1 year ago
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Just a spicy, messy, loud girl trying to find the gospel in the ordinary places. Join me in my somewhat funny, slightly painful, probably awkward, pursuit of a Holy and gracious God. 🎨 cred: @towell13
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Just a spicy, messy, loud girl trying to find the gospel in the ordinary places. Join me in my somewhat funny, slightly painful, probably awkward, pursuit of a Holy and gracious God. 🎨 cred: @towell13
1 year ago
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