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Freedom: How God Sets Us Free
My dad and I often joke that CCV (Christ’s Church of the Valley) always seems to be speaking directly to me—and yesterday was one of those services. Pastor Ashley is currently preaching a series called Control Is an Illusion, and I honestly couldn’t think of a more fitting theme for…
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The Book of Matthew
Purpose The purpose of the Book of Matthew is to show that Jesus is the Messiah—the anointed, promised eternal King sent by God. As the first Gospel, it tells the story of Jesus’ life and ministry. In Matthew, we learn ultimate truths and the hope of our future as Jesus…
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Teachings from Matthew Chapter 6
Reflections (Following the blog) Packing up my life and moving to Austria brought me every emotion you could imagine. Mostly excitement—but also a lot of worry. In the back of my mind, the “what ifs” played on repeat: What if this doesn’t work out? What if I have to go…
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Motherhood
Relating back to my last blog on community, now that I’m a mom, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the gift of a helping hand. Whether it’s someone saying, “I grabbed takeout so we can just relax as a family tonight,” or “Let me watch the baby while you run to…
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The Importance of a God-like Community
I owe so much of my spiritual growth to Christ Church of the Valley. Pastor Ashley Wooldridge is an incredible communicator, and ever since I moved away from Salzburg and settled in Lower Austria, CCV Online became my go-to source for staying connected to church. My parents started attending CCV…
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Self-Forgiveness
I’ve slowly started to forgive myself. For the memories, the stories, and the seasons of my past that still sting when I think about them. I’ve put myself through dark valleys and some extremely messy situations that have been hard to let go of. Honestly, forgiving myself is one of…
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Letting Go & Letting God
Looking back over the last year, it’s honestly hard to explain what it feels like to be the most alone I’ve ever been yet somehow feel God’s presence stronger than ever. Especially after giving birth, His nearness has become incredibly real to me. On my worst days, I still know…
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Uncertainty
If there’s one thing that has never changed about me, it’s that I try to make sense of everything. I’ve always loved puzzles, even as a kid and to this day, my mind still tries to piece pieces together, especially the broken ones. One of the most profound realizations I’ve…
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Perseverance
July 19th, 2025 If there’s one thing I’ve learned in this crazy life, it’s that I will fall flat on my face, again and again. And honestly, I think God has His own loving (and sometimes humorous) way of making sure of it. It’s not that He wants us to…
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Prosperity
October 14th, 2023 In Jeremiah 29:7, God said, “Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” This verse serves as a powerful reminder that no matter where we…
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