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For When God's Whispers Land Like Shouts
By Casey Hilty Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Casey's Story A wise teacher once told me that a loud voice amplifies the students’ noise...
Marnie Hammar
Mar 13, 20244 min read


How to See What’s New in Seasons We Think We Know
Published at Family Christian. In my house, Easter does not mean new dresses — it means the replenishment of khakis, as every year finds...
Marnie Hammar
Mar 4, 20241 min read


When God Chooses to Use Us, We Have to Choose to Be Used
By Becky Beresford Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Becky's Story I remember taking my seat as class began, unaware of what God was about to...
Marnie Hammar
Feb 28, 20245 min read


How God's Voice Grows Louder in the Wilderness
By Jana MacCarrie Fraley Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Jana’s Story I sat horseback, looking out across the wide open prairie, watching...
Marnie Hammar
Feb 14, 20245 min read


How the Lie of Perfection Stunts Spiritual Growth
Published at Family Christian. I first tasted the lure of perfection in first grade at my tiny Christian school. At the end of the school...
Marnie Hammar
Feb 8, 20241 min read


That Time God Called Me On What I Was Doing and How Grateful I Am for it
By Monika Kirkland Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Monika’s Story It started off okay, I suppose. “Yes, I can do this!” I thought,...
Marnie Hammar
Jan 31, 20243 min read


How God Spoke through a Stubborn Heart
By Michelle Layer Rahal Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Michelle’s Story When I was growing up in rural western New York, the word...
Marnie Hammar
Jan 17, 20244 min read


How to Move Forward When You Feel Stuck
Published at Family Christian. I’m blow-drying my hair, venting to Jesus (again) about the hurt that’s been haunting my heart for years...
Marnie Hammar
Jan 9, 20241 min read


How His Words Untangle a Funk
By Brianna Barrett Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Brianna’s Story The quiet that morning felt lonely. I slowly got out of bed, my body...
Marnie Hammar
Jan 3, 20244 min read


When Hearing His Words Brings Peace Even in the Hardest Things
By Susan Park Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Susan’s Story Growing up in a first-generation Korean-American church, I remember sitting in...
Marnie Hammar
Dec 13, 20234 min read


4 Simple Ways to Make Room for Jesus this Christmas
Published at Family Christian. I light the green balsam-scented candle on my kitchen island, settle onto the stool at the counter with my...
Marnie Hammar
Dec 5, 20231 min read


On Releasing the Goodness in Our Hard Stories
By Joy Marker Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Joy’s Story Tears flowed freely down my cheeks while I sat in my rocking chair in the tiny...
Marnie Hammar
Nov 29, 20234 min read


Give Thanks in Plenty and in Want
Published at She Reads Truth, Giving Thanks Reading Plan. I admit, I’m a sucker for any reel or caption that starts with “learn the...
Marnie Hammar
Nov 24, 20231 min read


How Embracing the Uncomfortable Can Unlock His Plans
By Julie Lefebure Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Julie’s Story I love the beginning of each new year. With it comes hope, promise, and the...
Marnie Hammar
Nov 15, 20235 min read


How His Known Fights the Unknown
By Cara Blondo Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Cara's Story In disbelief my friends asked, “You’re not coming? You’re canceling?” Yes, I...
Marnie Hammar
Nov 1, 20234 min read


Deborah Judges Israel
Published at She Reads Truth, Judges Reading Plan. In my soccer-loving family, one of our post-game rituals on the ride home is the...
Marnie Hammar
Oct 18, 20231 min read


How God Used His Word to Speak Peace
By Shay S. Mason Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Shay's Story Have you ever played scripture roulette, flipping through the pages of your...
Marnie Hammar
Oct 18, 20235 min read


How Three Words from God Changed My Mind
By Elisabeth Brooks Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Elisabeth's Story I sat in the Ohio Union auditorium in a barely post-covid world,...
Marnie Hammar
Oct 4, 20235 min read


How Hearing Him Leads Us to More
By Holly J. Compton Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Holly's Story “If the Lord asked you to sell all your things and move to another...
Marnie Hammar
Sep 20, 20235 min read


The Overwhelming Love of an Angry God
By Erin Greneaux Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Erin's Story My preschool daughter didn’t skip to the car with her usual enthusiasm as I...
Marnie Hammar
Sep 6, 20235 min read
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