About

I am a happily married mother of three wonderful children and I am absolutely devoted to Jesus Christ, my wonderful Savior. It is my greatest hope to help spread Christ’s love to others by providing encouragement, inspiration, and sharing the things He is teaching me, in my personal and more importantly, my spiritual life. Most importantly, I pray that if you haven’t already, you will accept the gift of salvation offered to us by Jesus, as He “is the Way, the Truth, and the Life”, John 3:16.

I enjoy writing and have prayed for several years now that the Lord would enable me to use it as an avenue through which to glorify Him. I realized that in order to be able to do so, I would have to allow HIM to guide and lead me as to what He would have me share with others. I had to stop looking at it as “my writing” and instead, look upon it as a way to simply convey what the Lord is doing in my own life and how He is making scripture come alive for me! This took surrender on my part, which continues to be an ongoing process in my spiritual growth.

For me, writing is a form of worship, and one that I pray will inspire you to seek a relationship with Jesus, or deepen one that you already have with Him.

I dedicate all of these writings to my one and only Savior, Jesus Christ, and I pray that you are blessed by them. Please seek His voice and calling upon your life and be inspired to spread the good news of salvation to others in our world.

And remember: Jesus loves you!

23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men Colossians 3:23 NKJV

May God bless you and keep you….and make His face shine upon you…and give you peace.

165 thoughts on “About”

dldahl on March 20, 2013 at 6:15 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by ‘Water for the Soul’….your blog looks interesting, I hope to visit again and invite you to do the same …

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- Annie B on March 21, 2013 at 3:54 pm said:
  
  It was a pleasure for me and thank you for stopping by mine as well. Be blesse and encouraged today!
  
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  - tbarry1013 on April 11, 2013 at 4:16 pm said:
    
    Thank you for stopping by my very new blog and liking it! I am still learning about WordPress and I hope to have a beautiful blog in time, as I learn, and get my techie husband to help me. I love your blog and God Bless you for glorifying God
  - Annie B on April 12, 2013 at 4:08 am said:
    
    Keep going, sister! Can’t wait to see more. Blessings in Jesus!
billywoodsface on March 21, 2013 at 3:51 pm said:

Hey, I hope you got something out of my Young adults ministry post. Thanks for taking a look.

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- Annie B on March 21, 2013 at 3:53 pm said:
  
  It was awesome! I think you did a nice job of being fair and objective – presenting all ways to view it – the good, the not so good – and then giving your opinion. Helpful for sure! As always, intentions and motivations are important, but what is most important is our relationship directly with God. Fellowship should be an extension of that only. Nice!
  
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bernicium on March 26, 2013 at 3:58 am said:

Thank you so much for reading my blog and seeing the stuff I post 🙂

Most of the time, I just write down the stuff I’ve been thinking about, and my main intention with my blog is to write about some of my experiences, and that hopefully it blesses or encourages someone.

Thanks Annie 🙂

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- Annie B on March 26, 2013 at 7:33 pm said:
  
  Oh, it does! Keep on sharing your experiences, feelings, learnings. As we do so, always remembering Him and how awesome, loving and faithful He is, we can do nothing but be a blessing to others. For His glory! Thank you for always encouraging me and for all that you are doing to be a vessel for Christ. It MATTERS. Never stop.
  
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Pam Anderson on March 28, 2013 at 1:38 am said:

Annie B… as you said in a comment to me, we are kindred spirits. I understand exactly where you’re coming from. Letting go of “my” writing… for Him… it’s a process. And it’s through the process that I am coming to know God in a way I never before believed possible. May God bless you fully and abundantly. I have much love for you and your writing. It’s so encouraging!

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- Annie B on March 29, 2013 at 5:13 am said:
  
  Aaah, isn’t He wonderful, glorious, and magnificent? I am so glad to hear you are being blessed in this journey too. I thank you – I can feel the love, girl, and so very encouraged. I shall continue to bask in your writing as well as we proclaim His mighty name to all who will hear~!
  
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Lyn on March 31, 2013 at 11:37 pm said:

Hi Annie, thank you so much for dropping by my blog, “The Call of the Pen” and liking my Easter post, His Death – My Peace
May God bless the work as you continue to serve Him through your blog

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Valarie on April 1, 2013 at 11:59 pm said:

Thank you for liking my blog ‘Encouragement for every day’. God Bless!

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- Annie B on April 3, 2013 at 8:22 pm said:
  
  🙂
  
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coastalmom on April 2, 2013 at 3:30 am said:

I am so glad to have found you! I look forward to reading more! Your writing is wonderful.

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- Annie B on April 3, 2013 at 8:17 pm said:
  
  I am glad to have found you too! Thank you – I am thankful for our wonderful community of friends!
  
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willeng2surv on April 3, 2013 at 8:35 pm said:

Thanks for taking the time to like my blog post. I’m hoping that it can get passed around so that others will know a little more about the Bible that they hold in their hands… the closer we get to God through His Word the more we understand how best to serve Him more. Thanks again.

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- Annie B on April 3, 2013 at 8:40 pm said:
  
  I just clicked to follow you. I will help pass these around. I will reblog them every few days or so! Keep doing what you are doing! It is blessing many!
  
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  - willeng2surv on April 8, 2013 at 12:43 pm said:
    
    Thank you.
marwyn benemerito on April 9, 2013 at 2:53 am said:

Thanks for liking our blog. More power to yours as well. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family.

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- Annie B on April 9, 2013 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  I am continuing to check yours out and am inspired by what I see! May God continue to bless you!
  
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Adeolu on April 11, 2013 at 3:37 pm said:

This is one thing I had to do too: It’s my service to God and not “my writing”. God bless you.

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- Annie B on April 12, 2013 at 4:09 am said:
  
  May He bless you too! Thanks!
  
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amaeguerrero on April 13, 2013 at 5:07 pm said:

Thanks for visiting my blog my friend. Together, let’s all be the avenue to spread God’s love to people. Thanks for your life. I hope to get to know more of you. God bless you and your family!

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- Annie B on April 14, 2013 at 11:03 pm said:
  
  Whoo Hoo! Thank YOU. I pray He blesses you and your blog endeavors in mighty ways this week – all the glory and honor to HIM!
  
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  - amaeguerrero on April 15, 2013 at 1:34 pm said:
    
    Welcome. agree! Apart from Him, we can do nothing.
coastalmom on April 29, 2013 at 6:04 pm said:

I am so glad we have found each other. Love your blog! Keep up the great work being HIS vessel! 😉

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- Annie B on May 1, 2013 at 5:29 pm said:
  
  You too sister!!!!
  
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ellen peterson on May 2, 2013 at 8:00 pm said:

I have received the Wonderful Team Member Award and I am happy to be passing it on to you. Your blog inspires me, thank you!
Visit my award post to gather the info to pass on the award. http://ellepeterson.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/bestowed-with-awards/

(Hoping a few more clickers will find their way to your wise words.)

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- Annie B on May 4, 2013 at 9:03 pm said:
  
  Oh goodness! thank you so much – you encourage me!
  
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2b14u2b14u on May 6, 2013 at 3:20 pm said:

Thanks for shraing your picture with us. It is great to have a face behind the stories – except—–I can’t tell who the wife is from the children!!! You all look so young!!! Keep up the wonderful ministry of telling others about Christ online through your blog.

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- Annie B on May 14, 2013 at 9:58 pm said:
  
  Ha Ha! Thank you so much. I am so sorry as I am very behind in writing back! Crazy last week or so, but GOOD. Thank you for encouraging me dear friend. GOD IS GREAT!!!
  
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robbyfast on May 6, 2013 at 6:48 pm said:

Thank you for taking the time to read and like my post. I have read a couple of your posts and think we are probably like-minded gals. Nothing I do short of Him is worthy! Have a great day and keep on writing! 🙂

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- Annie B on May 14, 2013 at 9:57 pm said:
  
  You too! God can do amazing things – through blogging? Who knew? Amazing!
  
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  - Anonymous on February 16, 2015 at 11:13 am said:
    
    He knew;-)
Toni Sprandel on May 8, 2013 at 10:55 pm said:

You have been nominated for The Super Sweet Blogging Award! Please check out my site for details!

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- Annie B on May 14, 2013 at 9:55 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much dear lady! I am so behind lately and I apologize immensely! I shall check it out. You are such an encouragement to me.
  
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Ann on May 10, 2013 at 10:40 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂

If you see footprints around here, they are likely mine. I will be running about and exploring 🙂

Blessings
ann

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- Annie B on May 14, 2013 at 9:48 pm said:
  
  Ah good! May you be blessed today and every day – I am so glad you stopped by!
  
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Holistic Wayfarer on May 16, 2013 at 3:58 am said:

What a beautiful family!! Yes, my writing too is my worship – hence the blogging.

You speak of all the senses:
http://aholisticjourney.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/20-things-i-consider-sacred-part-4/

Blessings!

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katieislivingforJesus on May 25, 2013 at 8:23 am said:

I’ve nominated you for a blogging award. I love your blog!

http://katieislivingforjesus.wordpress.com/2013/05/22/super-sweet-blogging-award/

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- Annie B on May 27, 2013 at 10:01 pm said:
  
  Oh thank you! I am so behind on answering comments…I appreciate your encouragement and affection! Be blessed by our Mighty Savior! Today, and every day!
  
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Cate Macabe on June 18, 2013 at 12:43 pm said:

I wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Though I don’t always comment, your posts are always encouraging. Please check out my June 14 post at http://www.ThisNewMountain.com/blog for the rules of accepting the award.

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Winterville First Baptist Church Media Center on August 24, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:

Hey, I just nominated you for the Liebster Award!! I love your blog and hope that this brings you great encouragement. This has been a fun experience for me to learn about the blogger who nominated me and I hope you will accept so I can learn more about you.

We’ve been nominated for the LIEBSTER Award! Yippee!

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scribeKathy on August 26, 2013 at 11:37 pm said:

Just found your blog…read your bio and will subscribe. Jesus is the only answer…there is nothing better. Blessings to you!

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Valarie on December 16, 2013 at 12:50 pm said:

Good Morning. I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. You can find out more about it here: http://encouragementforeveryday.wordpress.com/2013/12/16/i-am-nominated-the-versatile-blogger-award/
God bless you and thank you for what you are doing here.

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Santhosh on December 29, 2013 at 7:44 am said:

Dear Sister in Christ,

Greetings from India. I am blessed visiting your website, Unshakable Hope and appreciate your passion for the Lord. I am praying for you and your ministry. I pray for a double portion of anointing on you that you will be able to reach more souls with the word of God.

Wish you a blessed and prosperous New Year, 2014.

God richly bless you,
in Christ’s services,

Santhosh
http://www.gospelindiamission.in
India

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Mikey on May 14, 2014 at 2:09 am said:

What a wonderful blog you have and especially the content. Will come back later to read more of your writings. God Bless.

Mikey

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- Anonymous on May 16, 2014 at 4:45 am said:
  
  Thank you Mikey- all of you are so wonderful to connect with – I appreciate you!
  
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- Annie B on May 25, 2014 at 6:51 pm said:
  
  Thank you Mikey. I really appreciate the encouragement. I am thankful we can all love on and encourage one another through our blogs in the name of Jesus!
  
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- Santhosh Chellappan on May 26, 2014 at 12:07 pm said:
  
  Thank you so mcuh for visiting our website, http://www.gospelindiamission.in God is doing great works here in India. Please pray for our nation and the work we are doing for the Lord.
  
  You are in our prayers and thoughts,
  God bless you
  
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  - Annie B on May 27, 2014 at 2:02 pm said:
    
    I will pray and will continue to check out your site!
Raphael on June 26, 2014 at 12:45 pm said:

What an AWESOME blog!!! You have truly touched my heart. May God be glorified in and thru you forever. God has blessed me thru some wonderfully edifying blogs. He knows what he is doing!

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Chrushed on June 26, 2014 at 12:48 pm said:

Please pray for marriage restoration. I am separated from my wife. I ‘feel’ numb, angry, betrayed , devastated and tricked. I KNOW love is MORE THAN feelings and that LOVE is action AND choice and that my expression of love reflects my expression of how I love God. I know God hates divorce but I almost ‘feel’ like giving up =(.

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Ray Kamila on October 27, 2014 at 3:15 am said:

I am really encouraged to see Anne’s work and she remained blessing among us.

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