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Walk Boldly in Who You Are boldness christydemetrakis confidence encouragement faith faithtoconquerfear Jun 25, 2025

This Week, Don’t Shrink Back

You were not created to shrink back or hide your light. You were made to show up with courage, clarity, and confidence—because God has equipped you for this season. Don’t underestimate what’s inside you because of who’s inside you.

Scripture:
“For the Spirit God gave us...

Trust the Process christydemetrakis faith faithtoconquerfear god's plan romans 8:28 spiritual growth trusting god Jun 16, 2025

Even This Is Working for Your Good

When things don’t go according to plan, it’s easy to feel lost or frustrated. But God is still in control, and everything—even the delays, detours, and difficult moments—is part of the process He’s using to shape your future. You don’t need all the answers, just t...

When You Feel Weary christian encouragement christydemetrakis faithtoconquerfear hope for the weary rest in god’s presence strength in god Jun 10, 2025

You’re Not Empty. You’re Held.

Not every week will start with a full cup of energy. Some days, it feels like we’re running on empty. But here’s the truth: you’re not alone. And you’re not empty. Even in our weakest moments, God’s strength is available to us. His power shows up most strongly when we...

What You Say Shapes What You See christian living christydemetrakis declarations faith faithtoconquerfear speak life Jun 03, 2025

What You Say Shapes What You See

The words you speak over yourself and your circumstances have the power to shape your perspective and your pace. This week, let’s make a commitment to speak life. Choose words that align with what God says about you. Speak peace. Speak hope. Speak life.

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Progress Over Perfection christydemetrakis faithjourney faithtoconquerfear godisworking philippians-1-6 progressoverperfection May 27, 2025

God Isn’t Asking for Perfect

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that we need everything to be perfect before we can make a move. But here’s the truth: God isn’t waiting for your perfection. He’s waiting for your progress. If you’ve been stuck in the “waiting for everything to be just right” min...

Start Where You Are christydemetrakis faithtoconquerfear smallsteps spiritualgrowth trustgod zechariah 4:10 devotion May 20, 2025

Small Steps. Big Faith.

You don’t need to have everything figured out to make progress—you just need to take the first step. Whether it’s a dream that God placed in your heart, or a goal that’s been delayed, today is a perfect day to begin. The key isn’t to rush or aim for perfection. It’s to ta...

The Illusion of Progress: Are You Really Moving Forward? christy demetrakis empowered speaker faith to conquer fear inspiration mindset and goals productivity Apr 05, 2025

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly busy, always in motion, yet somehow making little to no real progress? It’s easy to mistake activity for achievement, but the truth is, movement without direction is just wasted energy.

I was reminded of this one day when I was thinking about something I us...

Thank You, Mr. Flagman! chicken soup for the soul christy demetrakis jennie ivey Oct 18, 2024

I had to share a great story by by Jennie Ivey in Chicken Soup for the Soul.

"The long line of rush hour traffic snaked its way down the rain-slick street as I glanced nervously at my watch. 5:30! It was the third time this week I’d been late picking up the children, and the babysitter would be unh...

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