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Even the bird doesn’t question if it belongs in the sky. Why should you question if you belong in the room? In a new leadership role? In spaces and on stages where you are the first and sometimes the only?

Quiet the questions with your boldness.

Stand anchored in who and whose you are.

Neither fear nor doubt will win.

They are reminders that you are stretching yourself. 

That you care. 

Imposter Syndrome doesn’t get the final say!

You are Called. 
You are Capable.
You are Covered. 

#called #overcomedoubts #youbelongintheroom #godschild by @michesey
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a year ago
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As I reflected on this week, I landed on the word **confrustrated**. 🤣

Confused + frustrated at the same time.

And I laughed when I said it out loud because… yep. That was it.

Whether it’s a work matter, a relationship, a conversation with your partner, your teenager, a friend, or even something happening at church, this is real.

You know you’ve felt it at some point.

That moment when you’re trying to understand what someone means, what they want, what changed, or what you’re supposed to do next… and the longer it takes to get clear, the more frustrated you become.

I don’t know anyone who wakes up and says, “I want to be confused and frustrated today!” 😅

Yet somehow, we end up there.

A few things can help:

• Name what’s actually unclear 
• Separate facts from assumptions 
• Ask for clarity before the frustration builds 
• Slow down the story you’re telling yourself 

And if you’re leading others:
• Be clear about expectations
• Check for understanding, not just agreement
• Clean up mixed messages quickly

Because confusion left unresolved can become frustration.

And once frustration enters the room, clarity can become even harder to find.

Have you ever been **confrustrated**?

Or have you ever unintentionally created it for someone else?

#Communication #Clarity #SelfAwareness #Leadership #WorkplaceCommunication #Relationships #EmotionalIntelligence #Confrustration by @michesey
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17 days ago
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I have a standing appointment every Friday at sunset. It calls me to rest.

For years, wherever I worked, people knew I would leave a little early on Friday so I could be home in time to welcome the Sabbath. If I got too buried in my work, someone would sometimes come find me and remind me that it was time to go.

I always loved that. It meant I had been consistent enough that the people around me knew this time was sacred to me.

Now, not every Sabbath is restful. Some are full. Some are very busy. And sometimes I have to remind myself that stopping work is not necessarily the same thing as resting.
Rest is bigger than sleep.

Sometimes it is stillness. A slower breath. Worship. Prayer. A walk. Less input. Putting the phone down. Simply ceasing for a while.

This is my reminder to breathe, to be still, to worship, and to make room.

Rest makes room for restoration.

Let’s treat ourselves to some rest. Not as a reward. As a rhythm.

#IntentionalRest #SabbathRest #RestAndRestore #SustainableLeadership #FittedToThrive by @michesey
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23 days ago
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Guard your heart and mind. (Phil. 4:7) Your leadership flows from there.

As the year comes to a close and you are thinking and planning for 2026 know this:

Your next level requires new thinking not noisy crowded thinking.

Clarity is a leadership advantage.

Get clear by discerning the voices you are paying attention to. 

Honoring the truth of who God says you are and He is.

Lead from a renewed mind. Renew your mind daily (Romans 12:2)

Your calling requires mental stewardship. 

Protect what God is building in you.❤️

Here's to you thriving fully in your purpose.

#youarewhogodsaysyouare #mymindisholyground #fittedtothrive #getFTT #leadershiprising by @michesey
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a year ago
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Looking forward to next year's Children's Pastors Conference!! 

👏It's my first and I am excited to be leading a breakout sesison:
 “Unlocking Leadership Potential: Flexing Your Communication Style to Lead and Love Well”

Ministry runs mostly on volunteers so leadership makes the difference.

This session is all about growing your self-awareness and adaptability so you can:

Lead with clarity 🧭

Build stronger teams 🤝

And create space for real discipleship to thrive 🙌🏽

The volunteers in our ministries aren’t just helpers, they’re disciple-makers. Leading them well is essential to reaching kids and families with the gospel.

💬 If you’ve ever wondered how to lead your team better, this session is for you.

Join us January 6–8, 2026 in Orlando for the Children’s Pastors Conference.
👉 Register now at childrenspastorsconference.com

#CPC26 #leadershipdevelopment #ministryvolunteers #kidmin #childrensministry #kidsministry #volunteerleadership #nextgenministry #discipleship #breakoutspeaker#cpc26 
@weareincm by @michesey
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a year ago
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🎉Calling all mothers. Breathe. Keep Going. You are doing good. You are not alone.

Motherhood is one beautiful expression of nurturing.

💎My daughter with her likkle-but-she-tallawah personality.

💎My son with his alpha male-family first- curator-of-good-vibes personality. 

Parenting them and learning from them have shaped the woman I am today. 

It’s been a journey of pushing through feelings of self-doubt and second-guessing once I brought my firstborn home ten weeks after his birth. 

In those moments the urge to succumb to the negative self talk was powerful!

BUT they are simply the discomfort of new learning, the unconscious acknowledgment of incompetence as you GROW into this profound role.

So mothers new and who’ve been here for a minute: 

❤️ Be gentle with yourselves 
❤️ Learn from those around you
❤️ Seek/Ask for help 

💎You don’t have to have it all figured out today

#mothereveryday #keepgoingmama #yougotthis❤️ 
#thanksformychildren 

#imposterphenomenon by @michesey
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a year ago
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2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV): "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 gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me

Where are you feeling the pressure of perfection? 

What would it feel like to embrace grace instead? by @michesey
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a year ago
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Imposter syndrome ends where identity begins.

When you know who you are — and whose you are — the lies lose their grip.

You stop shrinking.
You stop striving.
You start showing up with quiet confidence,
not because you feel fearless —
but because you know you’ve been called.

#impostersyndromecoach #overcomedoubts #Youbelongintheroom #youarehismasterpiece #fearhasnoplace by @michesey
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a year ago
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Such powerful words from Eileen Wilder reminding us that true success isn’t measured by profit, but by the relationships we build, the impact we create, and the value we bring to others. 

In a world that often prioritizes numbers, let's remember what really matters. 💡 

@eileenwild

#peopleoverprofit❤️ #relationshipoverrevenue #ɪᴍᴘᴀᴄᴛᴏᴠᴇʀɪɴᴄᴏᴍᴇ by @michesey
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2 years ago
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I see you. You have a dream or desire that’s been on your heart for a while, but something’s been holding you back. ✨

Maybe you started but got overwhelmed. 

Maybe someone’s doubt made you question yourself.

Here’s the thing: the choice is yours. 

You hold the power. 💪

I get it. 

This year, I made the decision to take massive imperfect action and bring my dream to life. It hasn’t been perfect, but it’s been worth it. 🙌

It’s already blessing my clients and myself, and this is just the beginning. 🔥

I’m excited to see you take action, 

I can’t wait to watch you level up and make an impact on the world in ways you never imagined. 🚀

What’s your next move? Drop a 💥 if you’re ready to take action!

💬 Share this with someone who needs this encouragement today!

#TakeAction #DreamBig #LevelUp #actiontakersaremoneymakers
#MakeAnImpact #BelieveInYourself #NextMove #massiveaction #godsgotyou❤️ #perfectionisamyth #GoalGetter #failfastfailoften #GrowthMindset #EntrepreneurLife by @michesey
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2 years ago
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Mindset shifts are key as we close out 2024 and step into 2025! 🚀 How are you wrapping up the year and setting yourself up for success next year?
If this resonates with you, leave a 💕 in the comments, like, and share with someone who needs to hear this today. 🙌 Let’s make 2025 the year we turn our dreams into reality! 💫"

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#MindsetShift #NewYearNewGoals #PurposeOverFear #2025Success #GoalSetting #EntrepreneurMindset #FearlessLiving #TakeActionNow #FinishStrong #2024Reflections #SetYourselfUpForSuccess #ManifestYourDreams by @michesey
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2 years ago
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I witnessed my granddaughter’s virtual kindergarten class end with this affirmation, and it stayed with me.

“I am smart. I can do hard things. I am up for the challenge.”

If words shape identity, imagine what could happen when children hear and believe words like these every single day.

We might see more children who:
✨ approach challenges with confidence
✨ recover more quickly from mistakes
✨ believe they are capable of learning
✨ develop resilience early in life
✨ speak to themselves with kindness instead of fear

Children need more than information.
They need identity, encouragement, and belief planted early.

The words spoken over children matter more than we realize.

#iamsmart #icandohardthings #iamupforthechallenge #affirmation #kindergarten #gentlereminder by @michesey
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2 years ago
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