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When Tantrums Meet Forgiveness
Right after dropping off my oldest son at school, I headed to the Chick-fil-A drive-through. My youngest son started throwing a bit of a...
Meri Duarte
Feb 32 min read
Don’t Quit!
There’s something special about watching your child experience life lessons for the first time. Recently, my four-year-old son taught me...
Meri Duarte
Feb 13 min read
MY WORD FOR 2025
I gotta be honest; my Word for 2025 is terrifying me! God gave me a word that sent chills down my spine: surrender. It’s a scary...
Meri Duarte
Jan 302 min read
WHAT IS YOUR WORD FOR 2025?
Why Having a Word for the Year Matters Over the past few years, I’ve embraced the practice of asking God for a word to guide my year....
Meri Duarte
Jan 292 min read
Unforgettable Takeaways: Part 4When My Plans Failed, His Plans Prevailed
I remember when I first sat down to plan the timeline for publishing my book. The original release date was set for March 2024. In...
Meri Duarte
Dec 21, 20242 min read
Unforgettable Takeaways: Part 3 Not a Moment Too Soon, Not a Moment Too Late
Timing is one of the most challenging aspects of faith. Often, we find ourselves wrestling with God’s delays or wondering why His answers...
Meri Duarte
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Unforgettable Takeaways: Part 2 Safe and Sound: The Hidden Miracles of His Care
The craziest and scariest thing happened to my husband and I while we were driving on the turnpike. A huge tire was in the road, and the...
Meri Duarte
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Unforgettable Takeaways: Part 1 Walking Through Trials
Have you ever felt like the challenges in your life are overwhelming, making you question your purpose or the path God has called you to...
Meri Duarte
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Refocusing the Christmas Season
The Christmas season is upon us. A time to reflect on the most precious gift we’ve ever received: Jesus . Isaiah 9:6 reminds us of the...
Meri Duarte
Dec 4, 20241 min read
God Cares about YOU
I recently wrote and published Church Healed ! The Holy Spirit and I worked on this book for two years—it’s been a beautiful and wild...
Meri Duarte
Nov 25, 20242 min read
God's Presence in the Storm
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk...
Meri Duarte
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Trusting God's Goodness!
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans...
Meri Duarte
Nov 19, 20241 min read
You Do Not Have To Be Strong
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more...
Meri Duarte
Nov 16, 20242 min read
God is Our Refuge and Strength
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1 I remember the gut-wrenching feeling when I heard the...
Meri Duarte
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Radical Obedience
Luke 5:1-11 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of...
Meri Duarte
Nov 12, 20242 min read
In All Circumstances
In the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, we read about the story of Moses and the Israelites. If you’re not familiar...
Meri Duarte
Jul 23, 20242 min read
Twenty Years Ago...
Twenty years ago, on the Fourth of July, I arrived in the USA. We moved after my parents lost everything, and we were pretty much...
Meri Duarte
Jul 19, 20242 min read
There's Nothing Wrong with Wanting More...
Mateo’s teacher had a facebook group with the parents of the class. Right before Thanksgiving break, she posted a photo of the kids'...
Meri Duarte
Jul 5, 20243 min read
Your God is Bigger Than Your Fear!
FEAR… My youngest son Kai is adventurous, outgoing, has lots of energy, and is so expressive. Not long ago Martin bought us a roomba...
Meri Duarte
Jun 26, 20242 min read
At Jesus’ Feet
As Jesus and His disciples were on their way, He came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to Him. She had a sister...
Meri Duarte
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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