THE ONE THING 1

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Gleanings from my journey walking in the finished work of Jesus Christ

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Andrea Brown

Sep 1, 20224 min read

Inheritance in Christ

How to Embrace Kingdom Realities

We are delving into the truth that the Gospel is foundational to embracing Kingdom Realities in our everyday life.

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Andrea Brown

Aug 1, 20223 min read

Inheritance in Christ

Release God’s Power🕊 in Your Life

When we were born again, everything changed in our lives. We look the same, circumstances may feel the same, but friend... Everything...

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Andrea Brown

Jul 18, 20224 min read

Bible Study

Depleted? Jesus is our Supply

Kingdom principle: our Heavenly Father is the Source of every blessing, and His goodness is received.

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Andrea Brown

Jan 12, 20226 min read

Bible Study

Free Indeed

As we come to Jesus the more we embrace a new and living way. We discover the true reality of our liberty and are strengthened to walk it.

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Remembering Our Purpose ~ Fill The Earth With His Glory

Andrea Brown

Oct 13, 20213 min read

Bible Study

Remembering Our Purpose ~ Fill The Earth With His Glory

We are sons and daughters of the promise, beacons of hope, earthen vessels filled with the treasure of the Gospel.

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Be Diligent to Enter and Remain in His Rest

Andrea Brown

Sep 7, 20215 min read

Bible Study

Be Diligent to Enter and Remain in His Rest

Hi Friends, I hope you are well. It's been a while since I’ve posted to my blog. There has been a lot going on, and hopefully, I will...

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Andrea Brown

Jul 7, 20215 min read

Bible Study

Forever Changed Through The Narrow Gate

Once we believe on Jesus, we receive His life and everything connected to it.

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Andrea Brown

Apr 7, 20216 min read

Bible Study

Kingdom Principles

There is a chasm between the ways of the world and the ways in the Kingdom of God. The world works on the barter system; if you do this,...

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Andrea Brown

Jan 26, 20217 min read

Bible Study

✨All I Have Is Yours✨

Growing in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus leads us to deeper dependence on Him, leaving no reliance on self.

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All Things Are Possible to Him Who Believes

Andrea Brown

Dec 24, 20207 min read

All Things Are Possible to Him Who Believes

Humility is releasing our grasp on life, letting go of ideas, timelines, worldly aspirations, choosing to rest & rely solely on Jesus.

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Andrea Brown

Nov 17, 20206 min read

Bible Study

Unveiling on the Emmaus Road

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18v20.

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Applying The Finished Work: Gleanings from Zechariah

Andrea Brown

Oct 12, 20206 min read

Bible Study

Applying The Finished Work: Gleanings from Zechariah

I recently read the book of Zechariah and was held in chapter three, where the enemy accuses Joshua, the high priest, before the Lord. I...

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Andrea Brown

Sep 13, 20206 min read

Bible Study

The Holy & The Common

If people have no idea they are set apart (holy) unto God, it is impossible to surrender as an instrument to be used in the hands of God.

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Idolatry Crushes the Heart of Our Father

Andrea Brown

Sep 3, 20204 min read

Bible Study

Idolatry Crushes the Heart of Our Father

He is our Creator, and He lovingly cares for His creation. Our part is to allow Him, looking to Him as our Source for everything.

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Andrea Brown

Aug 9, 20207 min read

Bible Study

Established in Righteousness

The Holy Spirit convicts the believer of righteousness pointing us to Christ and away from self.

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Andrea Brown

Aug 3, 20204 min read

Bible Study

Unshakable In Christ

‭Shaking happens sometimes to remove misplaced affections (false refuge) giving us the opportunity to trust in the One who is faithful.

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Andrea Brown

Jul 14, 20204 min read

Bible Study

A Call To Contend For The Faith

Beloved, hell shakes and chains break when the Bride gets on her knees, prays in the Spirit, and worships in Psalms, and hymns.

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Andrea Brown

Jun 25, 20203 min read

Word of Encouragement

The Hope That Purifies

And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

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Andrea Brown

Jun 22, 20207 min read

Bible Study

Live Forgiveness Conscious

ALL our sins have been forgiven therefore, we live in enlight of being forgiven.

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Andrea Brown

Jun 2, 20203 min read

Word of Encouragement

An Invitation For Such A Time As This

If we think our day-to-day as ordinary and our contribution insignificant we miss the chance to be effective for the cause of Christ.

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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I’m beyond thrilled to share that my post, Finding Light, is featured in the debut issue of Women Like Esther Magazine! This beautifully crafted lifestyle magazine for Christian women has been two years in the making, and it’s finally here! 🙌🏾

This issue is a treasure trove of inspiration, creativity, and stories of God’s work in the lives of His daughters. From raising families to creating art, designing, and making an impact across industries, this magazine celebrates women living for His glory. ✝️

Here’s what you’ll discover:
✨ The Faith: Woman and their transformative Journey with Jesus.
✨ Chic and Covered: A focus on modest fashion for women with style and grace.
✨ The World of Christian Romance and Film: Dive into uplifting entertainment that glorifies God.
✨ Art, Fashion, and Faith Haute Couture with Aleona Isakova, whose designs beautifully blend creativity and reverence.

Plus, meet some incredible contributors whose stories and talents shine:

@traceybrough2
@juliannelong_
@kathrynminman
@virtu7575
@debramaygeorge
@thebiblebasedlife
@withfaithandloveaimee
…and many more!

This issue is all about uplifting one another in Christ. From stories of overcoming addiction to finding purpose after loss, Women Like Esther encourages us to embrace the gifts God has given and share His light with the world.

Finally, I want to take a moment to honor and thank Azania, the visionary and heart behind Women Like Esther Magazine. Your unwavering commitment to celebrating the stories of faith-filled women and your passion for showcasing God’s glory through their lives is truly inspiring.

Friends, Women Like Esther Magazine is more than just a publication—it’s a ministry. Through every page, you remind us of the power of faith, purpose, and obedience to God’s call. You have created a space where women can see themselves through the lens of Christ.

✨ Don’t miss it! Follow Women Like Esther Magazine on social media, grab your copy, and let’s celebrate the beauty of faith, connection, and creativity together! Don’t forget to share the goodness with friends💕 Link in bio👆🏾.

Lately, I find myself navigating a whirlwind of emotions—a familiar pattern whenever the Lord shifts me into a season of transition and the unknown. It feels as though my world is swirling, my footing unsteady like sand beneath me, yet there remains a steadfast Rock holding me firm when I’m too weak to stand. In these moments, loss and grief often resurface, threatening to pull me under the waves. But through it all, I’ve learned to cling to worship and immerse myself deeper in His Word—He is my anchor and saving grace.

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What about you, in the midst of shifting, sifting, or seasons of suffering, how do you lift your eyes to see Jesus?

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In this season, I birthed my latest Blog Post, The Gift of Praise: Touching Eternity Through the Storm. In it I share a personal reflection on the difference between thanksgiving and praise and why it matters in our faith journey. This post invites us to explore the beauty of praising God not just for what He does, but for who He is—especially in the midst of pain and loss.

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We discover how gratitude can lead to worship, how suffering can be the catalyst for us to taste eternity, and how focusing on Jesus through life’s storms brings infinite hope. Discover how my grandmother’s legacy of faith has become the garden where my healing flourishes, my faith is enlarged, and the fragrance of Christ embraces me through life’s highs and lows.

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Together, let’s uncover the joy of bringing a sacrifice of praise and encountering God’s heart in every season. I hope you will join me.

•Peek Inside the post in comments👇🏾 journal prompt download in the Upper Room Channel😉.

🌾 Are You Holding Onto Something God is Asking You to Release? 🌾

Friend, I’ve been there—clinging tightly to my own desires, and plans, only to realize that my hands and heart are too full to receive the best the Lord has for me.

When I feel stuck, I’ve learned it’s often because God is calling me to let go, but I’m holding on—whether to relationships, expectations, false narratives, or even subtle fears.

In Seed for the Soul, Episode 8 🎙️, I sit down with the incredible Jen Kosuda from @theartofamessyhouse to talk about the sacred beauty of releasing and rejoicing. Jen shares powerful wisdom about how releasing is an act of humility that aligns us with God’s will and how true rejoicing is found in Jesus, even in the messy moments.

🗣️ Jen Kosuda says: “Release isn’t about loss—it’s about trust. It’s surrendering what we think we need for what God knows is best.”

🌟 If you’re in a season of wrestling with letting go or needing a reminder to rejoice in His promises, this episode will encourage your heart.

🎧 Listen now to Episode 8: Release and Rejoice: Trusting in God’s Promises in the Messy Moments. Let’s journey together toward the freedom and joy God has for us.

🫶🏾 𝓎ℴ𝓊𝓇 𝒹𝒾𝓈𝒸𝒾𝓅𝓁ℯ𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓅 𝓈𝒾𝓈𝓉ℯ𝓇𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝒻𝒶𝒾𝓉𝒽,

𝒜𝓃𝒹𝓇ℯ𝒶 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒥ℯ𝓃

Dig deeper in parts 1-3 comments👇🏾

Look To Him and Look For Him

What if your greatest breakthroughs are on the other side of letting go by looking to God and looking for God in the midst of your present situation?

Hi 👋🏾 friend,

Life can feel overwhelming, messy, and even hopeless at times. You might be carrying burdens too heavy to bear, clinging to things you were never meant to hold onto. Or maybe you’re facing circumstances where joy seems impossible, and peace feels out of reach. If that’s where you find yourself today, I have some good news: you don’t have to stay there.

This week, Jen Kosuda of the Art Of A Messy House, joins me on the latest episode of Seed for the Soul, where we dive into what it means to truly look to God and look for Him in every situation, releasing what holds us back and learning to rejoice in His goodness—even in the midst of challenges.

The link is in the bio👆🏾. In the comments 👇🏾Go deeper by reflecting on what we discussed, and how these truths can transform your life.

Please share Jen’s testimony with someone who needs encouragement and followed her @theartofamessyhouse 💛

🫶🏾 𝓎ℴ𝓊𝓇 𝒹𝒾𝓈𝒸𝒾𝓅𝓁ℯ𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓅 𝓈𝒾𝓈𝓉ℯ𝓇 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝒻𝒶𝒾𝓉𝒽,

𝒜𝓃𝒹𝓇ℯ𝒶

What would it feel like to finally let go of what’s weighing you down and fully trust God with your next step?

This question—and so much more—are in episode eight of Seed For The Soul, Release & Rejoice: Trusting God’s Promises in the Messy Moments, with my dear friend and sister, Jen Kosuda.

We live in an imperfect world, with broken people, and a real enemy. Yet, we have a perfect Savior who invites us to experience His presence, rest in His finished work, and bring heaven to earth by holding fast to His Word.

Jen and I share a heartfelt conversation about navigating life’s messy moments and learning to fully trust the Lord through it all.

Inside the Episode:
💫Release – Freedom & growth come from surrendering to God.
✨Rejoice – Finding joy & gratitude in every season, even through trials.
💫Rest – Embracing God’s spiritual rest & ceasing striving.
✨Promises – Discovering the beauty of God’s promises rooted in His faithfulness.
💫Perspective – Recognizing God’s presence, even in life’s messiest moments.
✨Faith – Trusting God’s Word over circumstances & speaking faith into situations.
💫Truth – Grounding ourselves in Scripture to combat lies.
✨Connection – God-ordained relationships that sharpen & strengthen our faith.

About Jen.
Jennifer Kosuda, founder of The Art Of A Messy House, is a wife, mom, teacher, author, and podcaster. A New Jersey native, she lives with her husband of 15 years, their four children, and their puppy. As a public school teacher since 2006, Jen is passionate about inspiring youth to embrace their God-given gifts. After battling anxiety for years, she overcame it by God’s grace and vowed to share His goodness and Truth, giving Him all the glory.

Through The Art Of A Messy House books, blog, and podcast, Jen shares how God turns messes into messages and tests into testimonies. Her mission is to empower families to fight with faith, grow spiritually, and embrace Biblical principles. Her purpose is to teach others that they are loved, known, and created beautifully, on and for purpose. Her passion is to inspire others to walk in their God-given purpose while making Jesus known.

We hope this episode blesses and encourages you!

Hi Friends,

Are you weary, frustrated, thirsty for more but unable to accomplish even the bare minimum? Do you lack joy?

My latest blog post, Beyond the Surface: Cultivating Deep Spiritual Fulfillment in a Distracted World, is now live! This heartfelt message is packed with transformative insights to help you break free from the chaos, rediscover the joy of abiding in Jesus, and embrace the restful rhythms of His grace. Dive in and let the Truth renew your spirit!

Overview:

༻The Pitfall of Surface-Level Devotion ༻Abiding in the Word
༻Eliminating Distractions
༻Living in Rest and Love
༻Preparation as the Bride of Christ ༻Application and Reflection

⟣⟢A look inside the post⟣⟢

When we like Mary, take our place at the feet of Jesus, and we will see that He is breathtaking. Mary sat and listened. Mary’s obedience is a stunning example of our posture and that we receive the best thing when we choose the One thing (Luke 10v38-42).

Here is further revelation: this same Mary would perform one of the most radical acts, which we continue to talk about today. She poured out an expensive bottle of Nard and washed our Lord’s feet with her hair before He went to the Cross.

“It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill.” John‬ ‭11‬:‭2‬ ‭

What is so astonishing is on the third day of His burial women were coming to the tomb to do the very act of anointing Him, but they couldn’t for He had risen.

𝒯𝒽ℯ 𝒽ℴ𝓃ℴ𝓇, 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒽ℴ𝓃ℴ𝓇 𝓌𝒶𝓈 𝑔𝒾𝓋ℯ𝓃 𝓉ℴ ℳ𝒶𝓇𝓎 𝒶𝓁ℴ𝓃ℯ!

Discover how to cultivate deep spiritual fulfillment in a world full of distractions. This post explores how to break free from hurried, surface-level faith and embrace the joy of abiding in Jesus through His Word.

The post features powerful Bible verses, practical insights, and journal prompts, and encourages believers to reflect Christ’s love, walk in His peace, and live prepared for His return.

It is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with Jesus and rediscover the beauty of spiritual rest and readiness.

Grab your Bible and lets go!

Hey Friends,

I thought this would be a quick quote and then off to the races🏇, but God had something different in mind. Hold tight to the end; I promise it will be worth it, as I greatly desire to impart some spiritual encouragement to bless you. Okay, let’s roll up our sleeves and dig in.

Believing God, at its core, is one of the rawest, most powerful, sacrificial, and exuberant acts of obedience.

𝒢ℯ𝓉 this, in doing so… it pleases Him. 𝒜𝓃𝒹 𝒸ℴ𝓃𝓈ℯ𝓆𝓊ℯ𝓃𝓉𝓁𝓎 𝒹ℯ𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒶 𝒹ℯ𝒶𝓉𝒽 𝒷𝓁ℴ𝓌 𝓉ℴ 𝓉𝒽ℯ ℯ𝓃ℯ𝓂𝓎.

And the immediate byproduct is the blessing of rest because of His faithfulness!

When we choose to believe God, it is also an act of 𝓌ℴ𝓇𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓅 and releases a measure of 𝑔𝓁ℴ𝓇𝓎 that celebrates Him and produces joy within us. We glorify God and are blessed as we do what we are created to do.

When we live in light of this revelation, the 𝑔𝓇𝒶𝒸ℯ 𝓌ℯ 𝓇ℯ𝒸ℯ𝒾𝓋ℯ 𝒾𝓈 𝓃ℴ𝓉 𝒾𝓃 𝓋𝒶𝒾𝓃, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒻𝒶𝒾𝓉𝒽 in Him becomes our way of life.

One more thing: as we continue to believe in Jesus, we often find our trust is followed by what some may call a test🤷🏾‍♀️. The enemy sometimes strikes to make us shrink back and remain in unbelief. It can present in many different forms; be vigilant by remaining in the word.

It can be something so small as 𝓃ℴ𝓉 blurting out the vision God told you to keep sacred for a season, or larger such as getting out of bed though you still physically feel the pain, stepping outside to feel the sun on your face when depression looms in the recesses of your mind, tithing or giving an additional offering when the balance in the account is bread crumbs, giving graceful word to the person you see as the author of your affliction; whatever it is, respond in faith. God sees it and is faithful to give more grace in each moment. He is inexhaustible.

This single act of obedience on your part isn’t for Him–ℐ𝓉’𝓈 𝒻ℴ𝓇 𝓎ℴ𝓊! God already knows the outcome. He is showing you what He has already deposited in you through the finished work of Jesus. It was there all along, you are just walking it out. ℐ𝓉 𝒾𝓈 𝒻𝒾𝓃𝒾𝓈𝒽ℯ𝒹!

Part 1&2 continued in comments👇🏾

THE ONE THING 1

How to Embrace Kingdom Realities

Release God’s Power🕊 in Your Life

Depleted? Jesus is our Supply

Free Indeed

Remembering Our Purpose ~ Fill The Earth With His Glory

Be Diligent to Enter and Remain in His Rest

Forever Changed Through The Narrow Gate

Kingdom Principles

✨All I Have Is Yours✨

All Things Are Possible to Him Who Believes

Unveiling on the Emmaus Road

Applying The Finished Work: Gleanings from Zechariah

The Holy & The Common

Idolatry Crushes the Heart of Our Father

Established in Righteousness

Unshakable In Christ

A Call To Contend For The Faith

The Hope That Purifies

Live Forgiveness Conscious

An Invitation For Such A Time As This

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