Do you compare yourself?
On social media, in the neighborhood, at church, or the school drop-off lane, do you push yourself to prove that you measure up, then feel ashamed when you don’t? Measuring yourself against others isn’t healthy. And it isn’t God’s plan. In fact, the way of Jesus is completely upside down from this measure-up world. He invites us to follow him and be restored to freedom, confidence, and joy.
Join me as—with humor and straightforward honesty—I share what I’ve discovered about my own measure-up fears and get-ahead pride in this six-week study. Together, we’ll explore the conversations Jesus had and stories he shared with people who—like us—were comparing themselves.
Let’s leave measure-up comparison behind and connect with those around us by choosing Jesus’s me-free way of living: lifting others up and pouring ourselves out!
Releasing May 19, 2020
Are you a Comparison Girl—always obsessing over a comment that someone made about you, or some detail that makes you wonder how you measure up? Do you long to sidestep the enemy’s comparison traps?
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Here's the first of three questions for the girl who wants to stop comparing and live me-free: "Am I just too focused on me?"
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I'm sharing at @girldefined this week. To read about all three questions, click the link in my bio for the full article at GirlDefined.com.
By the way, I'm such a huge supporter of the way @bethany.beal and @krstnclark are inviting the Christian Girl back to God's design at @girldefined !
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If you're a teen/twenty-something (or know one!) looking for support and encouragement, check out Girl Defined -and especially their new spring line! (Is it wrong for moms of twenty-somethings to want one of those tee shirts??)
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https://www.girldefined.com/three-me-free-questions-for-the-girl-who-wants-to-stop-comparing
#comparisongirl #mefocusbondage #inferioritybondage #superioritybondage #measureupworld #livingmefree #invitationsfromJesus #summertees #iwantone
This photo goes back a couple of years, when I got to meet Linda and Jen Barrick at the True Woman conference in Indianapolis. The video (swipe right) isn't great. Their faces are washed out, but the joyful delight of Jen's prayer—even after suffering so much—moves me to tears, still today.
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Here's what I wrote about that day in my new book, #ComparisonGirl:
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"In her sweet way, Linda said to a little group of us, 'Why don't we find a place to pray together?' So behind a curtain, we got on our knees and lifted our requests ot God. There in that circle I told the Lord that I want what Jen has - her passionate joy and absolute trust. Yet I confessed I don't want the suffering that has delivered Jen to such a pure, heaven-minded focus.
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At one point I prayed, 'Lord, I surrender to you all that I hold dear. Even my children...' My voice cracked as I thought of all the Barrick family has endured, and my words trailed off, but Linda continued with strength and joy, praying, 'But Lord, we know that you have not given us a spirit of fear. We have nothing to fear when you are with us!'"
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Following Jesus might cost us greatly. Like the Barricks, we might be asked to tip our measuring cups to a much more extreme angle than we imagined, and pour out more than we ever dreamed. But like Romans 8:18 says, "The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing to the glory that is to be revealed to us."
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Are you suffering today? Are you filled with dread over what you might be asked to pour out? If so, listen to this prayer from sweet Jen. Let the Father's love for you flood your soul and grip you with strength and joy. With our Jesus, the best is not now. It's not here. The best is yet to come!
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P.S. For more on the Barrick family, or their books, including#MiracleForJen , visit http://www.hopeoutloud.com/ or connect with @jen_barrick and @lindabarrick.
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#ComparisonGirl #Romans818 #TheBestIsYetToCome #Spoutnotlines #truewomanconference #truewoman
Social Media is obviously a comparison zone. But do you have a plan when you enter? If not, you're walking in blind to a war zone filled with comparison land mines.
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Am I saying the people you follow on Instagram or other platforms are your enemies? Not at all! But you DO have an enemy who leverages the temptation you feel to compare yourself with others. Comparison isn't a game; it's a war strategy your enemy uses against you.
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Here's what makes me say that.
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Have you ever felt jealous after comparing yourself with someone on Instagram? Have you ever posted something, hoping to gain admiration or new status?
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James 3:14-15 says, "if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts... this is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.”
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Jeasousy and self-promotion are sure signs that you're being influenced by an evil enemy who wants to sidetrack you from the me-free living that Jesus calls you to.
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So what should you do? Avoid social media completely? Maybe that's wise at times. But when you do enter the "comparison zone" of social media, you should do so with a plan to sidestep the measure-up landmines by choosing to follow Jesus and live me-free.
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To help, I've created sone "Heart-Steadying Reminders for the Comparison Girl", which correlate with the message of my new book, "Comparison Girl”.
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The first one is a screen saver with four guidelines to keep in mind when you log on:
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☑️ I will reject thoughts of inferiority (which aren't from Jesus). ☑️ I will reject thoughts of superiority (which aren't from Jesus). ☑️ I will use my influence to serve. ☑️ I will look for ways to pour out what I've been given.
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Get the full bonus pack, including screen savers, prayer cards, story templates and more—inviting you to live by the me-free ways of Jesus instead of listening to the measure-up messages of this world. Link in bio.
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#comparisongirl
#mefreeliving
#Jesusfollower
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#comparison #notagame #spoutnotlines
It's true with my measuring cup, and it's true with my heart: When I'm pouring, I'm not measuring.
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When I walk into a room full of people, the most natural thing is to measure myself against others. But when I feel that first temptation to envy or boast or shrink back or belittle or self-promote, if I will turn my attention to the spout, it gets my eyes off the lines.
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I might ask myself, "Who needs someone to listen? Who can I encourage or support? What gifts has God given me which will be particularly helpful in this room? How can I serve? What do I have to offer?"
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And the moment I get to work pouring out what I have, I'm no longer measuring. This is the me-free life that Jesus calls us to. When we're pouring, we're not measuring.
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#comparisongirl
#mefreeliving
#Jesusfollower
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#comparison #notagame #spoutnotlines #pouringnotmeasuring
If you were at my #launchparty last week, were you as stirred as I was to hear Barb’s response to the story in #comparisongirl about Kate?
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I love it when God creates connections like those. If you missed it, go to time stamp 1:02 on the replay (link in bio or http://comparisongirl.com/#comparison-4).
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Barb is an author and speaker, and a woman of God who both speaks and lives her message of surrender. Check out her new book "Surrendered" at BarbRoose.com @barbroose . •
By the way, did you know that endorsements are biblical? Think of all the times Paul and the other Church fathers either endorsed leaders to the various churches he had planted, or warned against those who were teaching lies and leading people astray. It's the same today. We shouldn't just open our hearts to every person sharing "truth". We should rely on the endorsements and recommendations of those who have been faithful and trustworthy with the handling of God's Word. (I wrote about this in my co-authored book Influence.)
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I’m super grateful to have Barb as a friend and an endorser. Here’s what she wrote about Comparison Girl:
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“Have you ever felt less than another Christian woman because she seems to love Jesus perfectly and you may have cussed in the church parking lot last weekend?
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In Comparison Girl, Shannon combines Jesus’s teachings with brilliant spiritual insights and powerful tools like the ‘Disgust Factor Challenge’ that invite you to leave comparison behind in favor of freedom in Christ.
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If you want to love people more, let go of beating yourself up, and shake off our culture’s me-first mindset, then grab Comparison Girl and gather some friends so you can share this experience together.”
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—Barb Roose, speaker and author of Surrendered and Winning the Worry Battle @barbroose
How exciting! Thanks so much to everyone who helped make this a #1 new release!
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And wow—what a blessing to read these kind reviews. I’m so grateful for such generous sisters who are willing to study along side me with open hearts and learn from the greatest teacher of all—Jesus!
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He taught us that greatness isn’t achieved by being first (ie. #1). We become great by putting others first, emptying ourselves in humility, and pouring our lives out—just like He did.
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Lord, help me see the world and myself in your beautiful me-free way, where the goal is not to measure up, but rather to take what I’ve been given and serve.
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#mefree #comparisongirl #grateful
Thanks to all of the women who participated in the measuring cup giveaway at our launch party last night. If you weren't there, you can still join in the fun!
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Just post a photo of yourself with your measuring cup (the kind that has a spout) and add #comparisongirl and www.comparisongirl.com.
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And if anyone asks you, "What's up with the measuring cup thing?" here's what you can tell them:
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In my brand new book, which just released yesterday, I used this metaphor. Think of your life as a measuring cup, filled with all of your gifts, resources, and aptitudes. Your enemy wants you to take your cup and put it next to someone else's and start measuring yourself. He wants you focused on the LINES because this will both lead you into bondage and distract you God's plan for you.
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Jesus, however, wants you to be free so he points to the spout. He says, "Come follow me and live your life the way I did. Come empty yourself out." Here's the beauty of Jesus's me-free mindset: When we tip our measuring cups and focus on the spout, we're free from focusing on the lines.
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When we're pouring, we're not measuring. This is the way Jesus teaches us to be free.
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I hope you'll check out my new book at www.ComparisonGirl.com . There's a link to purchase, plus a link to the launch party replay in my bio! Also, I have lots of goodies (including an announcement of more winners and recipees from last night's party) to send your way.
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You can either text "Hi Shannon" to 33777 or sign up for the Comparison Girl Bonuses. (link in bio).
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#comparisongirl #spoutnotlines #measuringcup #pouringnotmeasuring #mefreeliving #launchparty #newrelease #womensbiblestudyonline
Hi friends! What a joy to introduce you to my new book, Comparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in a Measure-Up World. This book has weighed heavily on my heart over the past year and a half.
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I've thought of the woman who will open it's pages, looking for something to assure her that the whole world is wrong—that she really isn't a worthless, inadequate, less than.
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I've also thought of the woman who will open its pages, who is confident and strong in her faith and right living—yet whose thinly veiled disgust toward others who aren't doing it right is communicating a superiority and pride that she didn't know she were wearing.
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Both of these women need what I need, and I'm guessing you need it to. We all need to hear hear from Jesus directly. Our thoughts are often so muddled with the measure-up thinking of the world and the attacks of the enemy! But when we listen to Jesus and learn his new kingdom ways, we slowly begin to live me-free.
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This me-free living is what inoculates us from the damaging measure-up ways of our ever-comparing world. I'm so excited to offer this new book to every type of Comparison Girl, filled with Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in a Measure-Up World!
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Several links in my bio for you:
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🎈Get your copy of Comparison Girl on Amazon!
🎈 There's a Companion Journal too! 🎈 I'm on FamilyLife Today... TODAY! 🎈 You're invited to my Launch Party - tonight on Facebook!
🎈Sign up for my Comparison Girl Bonus Materials
🎈Get Leader Guides
🎈Come visit ComparisonGirl.com for more!
Thanks so much for taking this journey with me. If you pick up the book, will you let me know what you think? I'd love to hear how God uses this message in your life!
#ComparisonGirl #NewRelease #Launchday #MeFreeLiving
One is the number of people I can stand to have in the room while I'm writing. Are you somebody who likes to go to a coffee shop (pre-Covid for my Michigan friends) and have the hubbub of chatter and movement around you when you work?
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Not me. I fly solo when putting pen to paper, and so that means a lot of time alone in the office—which can get lonely. (anybody want to go to lunch, the moment the restaurant doors open?)
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One is the total number of men I know who would put up with my wifely lapse in dinner-cooking, bathroom-cleaning, and errand-running over the past month... or four. 😬 Good thing he's the one I'm married to. (Thanks for your kind support, Ken. I couldn't do it without you.)
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And One is the number of voices I hope to hear say, "Well done" one day, when reflecting on this book's journey. Of course I have to remind myself of that hope, and not let the voices of other people be my priority.
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Listening for Jesus's voice is really what this book is all about, so I want to make sure I cup my ear toward heaven, as this book releases tomorrow. Thanks for enjoying the journey with me, friends! See you tomorrow on launch day!
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#comparisongirl #audienceofone #launchday #hiswordsmattermost #upsidedowncomparisons #redlettercomparisons
Join me on FamilyLife today! • Why is it that I don't ever want anyone to see my inadequacies? Why do I worry about being “exposed” if someone sees that my house isn't perfect, or my marriage isn't perfect?
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I'm a middle aged woman who struggles with her weight, but I don't want anyone to see that. Yet isn't that kind of normal? These things that I struggle with... aren't they just the normal things of life? And yet in my perfectionism, I am bent on being seen as perfect in the eyes of others.
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And as I work to project a flawless life--whether on instagram, in my church, or in the neighborhood, I alienate myself. The more I compare, the more I want to back away from other people and hide, so that they won't see my flaws.
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It was such a privilege to have this conversation with Bob Lapine and Dave & Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today! I hope you'll tune in today and tomorrow (May 18 and 19) and share it with a friend! Link in bio. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/comparison-girl/
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#comparisongirl #hidingfromeachother #perfectionism #perfectionfraud #livingmefree #measureupworld
Two is the # of times today that I’ve totally blown it and lived in exactly the opposite way that my book (and Jesus) is teaching. Both times I was frustrated because someone didn't help or do what I asked. Both times I inserted the "disgust factor" to make my point. And both times, I also communicated some elevated view of myself (which is always the case when we communicate disgust—right @edstetzer ?)
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Two is also the number of times I humbled myself, apologized, and asked the Lord to "have mercy on me, the sinner" (Luke 18:13) - which IS the message of this book.
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If you're willing, I'd love your prayers for me over the next few days, that I might live my message instead of discredit it with those I love most.
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On a lighter note, two is the number of constant companions I've had while writing this book. Their names are Digory and C.S. Lews (Diggy & Lou) and they have stayed by my side through the whole process.
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Well, I take that back. Louie has stayed by me. I can't stand to have Diggy in the room while I write because he snores so loud, but he often looks on through the glass office door.
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Two is also the number of days until this book launches into the big world. We're counting down with anticipation... If you've been planning on purchasing this book, would you consider buying now at amazon, so we can launch this book with gusto? http://bit.ly/comparisongirl or link in my bio. Thanks for keeping me company on the journey!
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#comparisongirl #booklaunch #onlytwodays #ilovemyshihtzus #dogsofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #thankfulforgodsmercy #andmyhusbands #andmykids
I was given a journal by a friend in college, who wrote on the first page, inviting me to use the rest of the pages to share my thoughts with God and record what He was teaching me.
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It’s the first time I remember doing so, but I’ve never stopped. Journaling helps me process, reflect, sift my heart, and recommit my ways to the Lord.
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It also helps me remember what I’ve learned, and what God has done for me. That’s why I really, really wanted to offer a companion journal for my new book #comparisongirl ... and guess what? It’s here!!
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I opened the first box of these lovelies on Friday. If you’re planning to work through Comparison Girl, I’d love for you to consider picking up a journal as well.
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There’s a link to Amazon in my bio, or you can purchase in my shop at www.comparisongirl.com .
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Plus, there’s a *really* good chance we’ll be giving BIG stack of these away at the #launchparty on Tuesday. Are you’re coming? (RSVP link in my bio.)
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PS Thanks to my publisher @kregelbooks for these beautiful journals—they are even more beautiful than I dared hope!
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#comparisongirllaunch #comparisongirl #companionjournal
Have you ever met someone and thought, "I just know we're gonna be friends"? That's how I felt when I met Alicia. She has wisdom, kindness, passion, a sense of humor, and giftedness--all in double portions.
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Alicia is a wife and mom, speaker and Bible teacher, and she's part of the Proverbs 31 writing team. I'm so honored to have Alicia's endorsement for this book. And if you read chapter five, you'll find a story about her there. It's one of my favorite stories in the book.
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Are you thinking, "I'd like to meet Alicia!" If so, you're in luck because she's joining us THIS TUESDAY at the Comparison Girl {online} Launch Party! Link in my bio - please RSVP!
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Here's Alicia's full endorsement:
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“What you’re holding in your hands isn’t a much-needed book; it’s a desperately needed battle plan! With a humble pen and a bold honesty, Shannon invites us to look closely at our subtle ‘comparison game’ and recognize the truth behind it: comparison is not just a harmless habit but an all-out attack on the life we’ve been created to live. Using the very words of Jesus, Shannon shows us how to trade the exhaustion of measure-up comparison for the exhilaration of me-free living. If you’re tired of letting the enemy use comparison to confiscate your joy, steal your significance, and destroy your relationships, this book will equip you to fight back!”
—Alicia Bruxvoort, speaker and writer with Proverbs 31 Ministries
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#ComparisonGirl #Endorsement #P31 #proverbs31ministries #spoutnotlines
Three. It's the number of people I dedicated this book to. I wrote, "To my three kids: Lindsay, Cole, and Cade. May you always find confidence, freedom, and joy in living by the spout, not the lines."
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Cade said, "Uh... I guess I'm supposed to read it to figure out what that means?" He makes me laugh like none other.
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Three is also the number of major edits that this book required. "Second books are hard," my editor friend, @janyretromp told me. I had to agree. Sort of like having a second child, when the first one is already keeping you busy…So when I turned the manuscript in on June 1, 2019, it still needed lots of work. Thankfully, my publisher, @kregelpublications has an amazing team of editors.
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So three is also the number of summer months (all of them) that I spent most days in the office, restringing my sentences. It was a sacrifice which I pray was pleasing to the Lord, and which I know made for a better book.
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And now three is the number of days before this book officially releases into the world, and I couldn't be more excited to get it into your hands.
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If you've been planning to purchase this book, and want to offer an extra bit of support, would you be willing to pre-order on Amazon? The link is in my bio. Thanks, friends! And there’s a link to my launch party, too—I’d love to see you there!
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May we all find confidence, freedom, and joy in living by the spout, not the lines. (And yes, you may have to read the book to figure out what that means.)
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#spoutnotlines #comparisongirl #3daystilllaunch #newbook #biblestudy #authorreflections #ilovemyeditors #kregelbooks
I'm on FamilyLife Today... today! / There's a line between helping one another in marriage and micromanaging your spouse. I came to a point when I realized I had crossed that line.
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I didn't know that as I was picking at him about the whiskers in the sink, or nagging him because of the protein powder he left on the counter, or telling him he still wasn't putting the sheets on right (again!)—that I was consistently communicating a measure of disrespect. I thought I was just trying to make it all turn out right.
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Have your attempts to Help your spouse crossed a line? Have you become a controlling person?
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You're invited to listen in on my conversation with Bob Lapine and Dave and Ann Wilson on today's FamilyLife Today broadcast. Link in my bio.
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If you (like me) have been listening in to FamilyLife for years, you'll understand what an honor it was to be invited to this table in Little Rock, Arkansas, last November.
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Bob, Dave and Ann love to have fun behind the scenes (ask me about Bob's music trivia), and I love their commitment to supporting the family with biblical truth.
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I'm including a couple of photos from the day I was in the studios, and I hope you'll take time to listen to the broadcasts. We'll be talking about #controlgirl on Thursday and Friday, then we'll discuss my new book #comparison next Monday and Tuesday.
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I'm praying this conversation will be a blessing to you.
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Link to the series:
https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/control-girl/
To find the program on your local station, go to www.FamilyLifeToday.com and select audio > find a station.
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#FamilyLifeToday #ControlGirl #ControlInMarriage #surrendertogod
God has done amazing things for us. A little over a month ago, I came down to the kitchen one morning, chatting cheerfully about how good the coffee smelled and how excited I was that Ken had gotten muffins from the store, when he unexpectedly shushed me. I hadn't realized he was on the phone.
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He hadn't realized he'd be getting furloughed—at least not that soon.
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On days like that you get to see your faith—which can be rather abstract—with more clarity. Would we trust God, even in the midst of a global crisis? Would we choose joy, even with three of us in college and no paycheck coming? Would we believe God's promises even when the future seemed anything but promising?
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As I look back on that day with the aroma of coffee mingling with the bitter news of a layoff, I feel glad that we got to experience a moment of walking by faith not sight. As Americans, we don't have as many opportunities to consider life without safeguards, and it's good for us to do so. Not easy, but good.
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Though we know there isn't always a happy ending to every story, there certainly is to this one. Ken recently accepted a position with a description that looked like someone had been trying to describe him—and his combined skill set is rather unique. He'll be returning to a former employer (Amway) to do the work he has come to love (data science combined with project management), and we couldn't be more thrilled.
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If you could look at an aerial view of the past few years for our family, it's almost as though you can see God leading us right to this door, and preparing us to walk through it. We remember several painful disappointments and closed doors, but now we can see that God was saying gently, "No, this way. I have something better coming..." He truly was in control all along.
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Do you believe this? Are you wrestling with some unknown? Do you wonder if God truly is in control?
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If so, can we encourage you to hold steady and trust Him a little longer? God sees you, he's for you, and he's with you. But as you face a painful disappointment, we'd love to pray for you. Leave a comment or dm.
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#HeTrulyIsInControl #WeAreSoThankful #GodHasBeenGoodToUs #NewJob
Katie M. Reid will be making a guest appearance at my launch party, and helping me with a giveaway. Are you coming? RSVP link in my bio.
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If you haven't met Katie yet, you're going to love her. Katie and I are in a Mastermind group together, and she's the one who keeps us organized and on schedule - but with such a sweet spirit. 🙂 Katie is the author of "Made Like Martha" and the host of the "Martha and Mary Show" - where I was a recent guest! (Link in bio).
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I'm honored to have Katie's endorsement for #ComparisonGirl:
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“In a sideways-glancing, elbow-jamming, status-grasping culture, Comparison Girl supplies an upside-down approach to an age-old problem. Shannon Popkin exposes the crippling effects that comparison has on our forward motion in the kingdom, yet she also demonstrates how healthy comparison can inspire us to rise up and walk free. Discover how to exchange feelings of superiority for a lifestyle of service and feelings of inferiority for a lifetime of belonging.”
—Katie M. Reid, author of Made Like Martha
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Find more from Katie at @katie_m_reid and @madelikemartha
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#ComparisonGirl #NewBook #launchparty #MastermindFriend #LivingByTheSpout #Spoutnotlines
https://www.facebook.com/events/2503503866416747/
I love hosting parties.🎈I probably get a little too into the decorating part. But the beautiful thing about THIS party is: I can have you all into my home and the only thing I have to tidy up is this one shelf! 🤗 It's a good thing, too, because this week is jam packed!
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Speaking of that... I have an exciting announcement coming tomorrow morning. Make sure you've filled out the "Comparison Girl" signup (link in bio) and you'll be first to hear!
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Also, have you RSVP'ed for my online launch party? I just met with @virginiamdavidson (she is the sweetest!) who is going to be our "behind the scenes" girl, making things happen the night of the party. We have a whole lineup of guests, giveaways, and more! You won't want to miss it. If you sign up, facebook will send you an alert that the party is about to begin!
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Can you tell I'm excited? God has truly been so good. Thanks for being my companions during this fun, countdown week! SIX DAYS TILL LAUNCH!
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#comparisongirl #spoutnotlines #launchparty #announcementcoming #redlettercomparisons #firstwillbelast #lastwillbefirst #Jesusemptiedhimself
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Erica Wiggenhorn will be making a guest appearance at my launch party next Tuesday! I'm so excited to be able to introduce her to you. Are you signed up to come to the party? Check the link in my bio!
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Erica is one who teaches God's word with the passion of one who truly believes every word is true. Have you worked through any of Erica's studies? Leave a comment and let me know.
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Our church did Erica's two studies on the book of Acts this year and we were so blessed by them. @adabiblewomen
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I am so honored to have Erica's endorsement for Comparison Girl: “Shannon Popkin has masterfully written another must-read to speak to the struggles of our soul. Like a dear friend she sits with us and soothes us with the truth of how purposefully we were created, how intentionally we have been gifted, and how infinitely we are loved. Inviting us to listen to the tender truths of God and silence the enemy’s lies, Shannon shows us how to live freely in a culture of continual comparison. For every woman who wonders if she is truly enough—here is your answer.”
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—Erica Wiggenhorn, author of Unexplainable Jesus
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RSVP and meet Erica at my #comparisongirl launch party next Tuesday! Link in my bio.
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Get to know my friend Erica at @ericawiggenhorn ! Or if you already know Erica share one thing you love about her!
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#comparisongirl #newrelease #launchparty #guestappearance #biblestudy #areyoucoming #may19atseventhirty #howdoimeasureup #mefreeliving
Next Tuesday- online launch party! 🎉 🎈 Facebook RSVP in bio. Will you tag a friend?
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Lots of giveaways, some guest appearances (stay tuned!), and a time of prayer to dedicate this new book, "Comparison Girl."
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So I was bummed that we had to cancel my in-person launch party due to vivid, but you know? I think this means more of y’all can come, so now I’m actually counting my blessings!!
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A bit about this book: Have you ever wondered how Jesus would respond to our struggle with comparing wealth, beauty, sin, ministry, and status? Did you know that the Bible actually records Jesus's responses? This book provides an opportunity to compare in a new me-free way, with Jesus as our teacher.
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Come to the launch party to find out more (link in bio). And hint, hint: The first giveaway of the evening will go to someone who has PREORDERED #ComparisonGirl on Amazon! So grab your copy today!
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http://bit.ly/comparisongirl
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#comparisongirl #newrelease #countingdown #biblestudy #spoutnotlines #whatdoesthatmean #comefindout #launchparty @kregelbooks
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