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november till now, man, life is a beautiful thing
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TYJ!
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Made new in the BEST decision of my life. 🕊️🤍
2 Corinthians 5:17

I have felt the Lord calling me for years, but I kept telling myself it wasn’t the right time or that I just hadn’t found the right church. I convinced myself that I didn’t need to go—that my relationship with God was fine and that church just wasn’t for me.

I’ve heard so many people say they don’t go to church because of past experiences or feeling like they don’t belong, and for a while, I let that mindset keep me away too.

Throughout my life, I went through phases of picking up my Bible and attending church on holidays. I called myself a Christian, but deep down, I always felt like something was missing and that my faith wasn’t as strong as it could be.

Fast forward to now—since Chase and I got married, that calling has only grown louder. I picked up my Bible again and started reading as I felt led. Around the same time, @myracuffee__ invited me to church at @therefinerylive… not just once, but multiple times. Eventually, I stopped making excuses, requested a Sunday off work, and decided to go.

That day in church, I felt the presence of God in a way I never had before. It felt like everything had finally fallen into place, like this was what I had been searching for this whole time. God met me exactly where I was and reminded me that He had been calling me all along.

Looking back, I can see that even in the seasons where I wasn’t fully walking with Him, He was still moving in my life the whole time.

I’m so grateful that God used @therefinerylive and Pastor @dylanmckneely and @shariamckneely to bring me closer to Him and grow my faith in a way I didn’t even realize I needed. I’m also so thankful for the space they’ve created that truly feels like home. Not every church is the same, and sometimes it just takes finding the one God is calling you to.

All glory to God for His patience, His grace, and for never giving up on me, even when I kept making excuses.

If you’ve been feeling that same pull, don’t ignore it. Give your relationship with God a second chance.

3.22.2026
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Got to be baptized with my Proverbs 27:9, God is so so Good🙌🏽
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