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The thing about sin? It never shows you the ending in the trailer.
The thing about sin? It never shows you the ending in the trailer.

Sin feels good… for a while.

It promises you things it can’t deliver:

“No one will ever know.”

“This will make you happy.”

“You deserve this.”

It lies.

It deceives.

And in the end, it destroys.

Let’s Be Honest—We Want the Credit.
Let’s Be Honest—We Want the Credit.

If we worked hard, earned the degree, came up with the idea, or perfected the craft—shouldn’t we get the recognition?

Why should someone else receive the credit we deserve?

It’s easy to get caught up in the desire for applause.

I’ve been there. Maybe you have too

Mirror… mirror.
Mirror… mirror.

Who do you see looking back at you?

Do you see failure?

Brokenness?

Unworthiness?

Too far gone?

Unlovable?

Shame?

I’ve been both girls.

Dream Again
Dream Again

I went to bed last night thinking about dreams and how I don’t “dream” with God anymore. I used to be the BIGGEST dreamer. I knew God was the God of the impossible and that nothing was too hard for Him, so I would regularly find myself daring to dream the unimaginable and unthinkable because, from my perspective, He could do it IF He wanted to, getting all of the glory.

Delays & Divine Detours
Delays & Divine Detours

On America’s Next Top Model we went to Santorini and last month I got the opportunity to return!!! It has been one of my most favorite places I’ve ever visited. I almost didn’t get to do the planned photoshoot because of the weather. Jesus did what only He could do and He calmed the seas.

Prodigal
Prodigal

I love the story of the prodigal son because I have been a prodigal child. In Luke 15:12 the younger son became impatient and asked his father for his share of the inheritance which would have been 1/3 of the estate. The father graciously grants his son's request. This is a picture of God allowing us to have what we want, even though it may not be His best. God gives each one of us a "free will."

Forgiven and Free
Forgiven and Free

I was an adultress, but that is not what defines me. I am not defined by my biggest failures, past mistakes, sizeable sin, greatest accomplishments, or astounding achievements. My identity doesn't come from my job or a title, but it is found in the One who gave His life for me, Jesus Christ. He has given me a new name: redeemed, chosen, adopted, forgiven, daughter, royalty, and even masterpiece.

Meet Mike
Meet Mike

Mike gets up before most people. He reads the Bible, prays, and drinks a few cups of coffee. He may write a new series and/or work on the message that he will teach that weekend before he goes to the gym to train people. After the gym, he will come home and study more. I will hear him on the phone at different times, listening to people bare their souls to him because they are in desperate straits.

Fall From Grace
Fall From Grace

I did something I never thought I would ever do, I had an affair a couple of years ago. The world around me, inside and outside, blew up. I became so embarrassed and ashamed. I hated myself for not doing what I encouraged others to do. I hated myself for going outside the boundaries of God, ultimately disobeying Him.

Spiritual Discernment
Spiritual Discernment

I was reading about Nehemiah yesterday, and there were a few things that really stood out to me. I love that about the Bible! You can learn something new every time you read it! The Bible says, “it is LIVING, and active, sharper than any two edged sword.” (Hebrews 4:12)

There is no victory without a battle.

No breakthrough without resistance.

No mountain-top moment without a painful climb.

Warriors aren’t made on the sidelines — they’re forged in the fire.

And in every weakness, His grace is still enough.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”— 2 Corinthians 12:9

So lean in. Let your Father lift you. And soar again — not in your strength, but in His.

MUCH LOVE,

Shannon

Shannon is a wife, writer, speaker and former model. She has been gracefully broken, yet is fully surrendered to the Great Potter, Jesus Christ. She longs for others to experience His mighty power to free them from addiction, redeem, restore and renew their minds through the Word of God.

Follow me on Instagram! @Shannon_Stewart

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