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Working out has kept me sane. I’m so sad my Camp Working out has kept me sane. I’m so sad my Camp Gladiator season is coming to an end. I’m praying about what is next. But I’ve learned I really like working out with friends!

How do you deal with stress?
The Lord responded to Jeremiah’s lament with the The Lord responded to Jeremiah’s lament with these words. They struck me today. 

We ARE to be influencers—but for the right kingdom. To influence for good. For teaching the beautiful, paradoxical ways of God. To infuse the darkness with winsome, invitational light. 

But I fear that, in my scrolling, I’m letting the siren call of the world influence my thinking and behavior. 

The remedy is to so immerse myself in the words, story, and way of God so that I can discern when I’m being wooed and lured and discipled by the world. 

That’s why I’m passionate about immersing myself in the Bible. That’s why I wrote the 90 Day Bible Reading Challenge. That’s why I value the Word of God over mindless scrolling. 

I want to be far more formed by the Bible than I’m shaped by the fickle opinions of culture.
Friend, today is the day the 90 Day Bible Reading Friend, today is the day the 90 Day Bible Reading Challenge: Read the Whole Bible, Change Your Whole Life RELEASES!

I'm actually quite giddy when I think about how this book will help you truly grasp the whole story of Scripture. 

This practice of rapid reading the Bible has utterly changed my life. It's the practice that's done more transformation in me than any other spiritual practice. I want that for you, too.

I know it's intimidating, but it really only takes an hour a day (which you may end up having if you put your phone down--at least that's what I found to be true in my own doom-scrolling life). 

Plus you can simply listen to the Word of God every day. Or you can take it slower, reading it in 6 months rather than three. 

But you'll gain so much--a greater understanding of the nature and character of God, particularly his relentless giving of second chances. You'll grasp the story of God's desire for human flourishing, and our part in building the kingdom now. You'll see hyperlinks you've never found between old and new testaments. You'll contextualize the Bible. Stories will come alive like they never have before. 

I wish this for you. I pray this for you. I long for this for you.

If you'd like to start the new year with this plan, you can go to marydemuth.com/bible and sign up. I'll be taking a group of folks through it. 

So today is launch day! Would you pray the the Lord would get this book into the hands of hungry souls who need it? And would you pray the that Lord starts a revolution of Word-loving saints in the beautiful aftermath?
Family afternoon in McKinney, TX. Family afternoon in McKinney, TX.
Hi friend! This worship compilation took me a min Hi friend!

This worship compilation took me a minute, and I’m sure it’s not complete (what playlist ever is?), but here’s what I’ve compiled based on your many recommendations. I clicked through them ALL! And I listened. And then I added the songs that most resonated with me.

This process of finding outlier worship songs (outside the mainstream of the well known worship bands) was so much fun. I realized just how wide and beautiful the worship community is. (I even added two French songs for good measure). 

I hope this helps you as you formulate your own you-shaped worship list. Sorry, I’m not on Spotify, so I’ve screen captured my apple playlist. Here’s the link: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/unusual-worship/pl.u-8aAVV1eha0p81g

Blessings upon you as you listen and sing! (This playlist is now public on iTunes.)

@lakepointemusic @eliasdummer @cityalight @tashacobbsleonard @millcitymusic @scartermusic @jeremymriddle @mosaicmsc @jesus_image @circuitridermusic @lindy_cofer @redrocksworship @theportersgate @matthewcboswell @matt_papa @thebrilliancemusic @joshgarrels @carolinecobbmusic @grovesroad @ellieholcomb @iamjonguerra @one.hope.project @eliasdummer @ryanellis @thegrayhavens @chrisrenzema @coryasbury @amandalindseycook @andysquyres @riversandrobots @johnmarkpantana @jonathanogdenmusic @jerviscampbell @sebastiencorn @joshuasgiants @patienceadjei_ @stephenmcwhirter @mavunoworship @strahanmusic @songbirdabbie @calledoutmusic @austinstoneworship
New (ish) profile pic. Thanks to @brock11johnson ‘s tutelage on better profile images!

Hi to all who are new to this little insta account. I’m Mary. I write books (just turned in #50!) I speak to audiences about re-Storying their lives. I make art to illustrate scripture at marydemuth.Com/art. 

I came from a traumatized past with most of the adverse childhood experiences under my belt. (neglect, SA, divorces, familial substance abuse, crime victim, death of a parent, frequent moves). But! 

Those things, while they certainly scarred and scared me, no longer define me. 

I am a wounded healer, at least that’s my hope. I love to come alongside you in your adventurous journey of healing. 

Is it easy? No. Is it simplistic. No. Does it take more time than you hope for? Yes. But working toward wholeness is worth it. 

I am grateful that Jesus has held onto  me through many seasons of discouragement and doubt. Even in my wavering and fragility, He stayed. 

When you’ve lost fathers and stepfathers, when you expect people to leave, a faithful, never-leaving Father changes your deep insecurity to settled trust.

By God’s grace, I’ve mothered three amazing kids, been married for nearly 33 years, and am grateful every day to live a purposeful life. 

I have the privilege of praying for you daily (yep every day now for five years) on the prayeveryday.show. And I have the profound joy of shepherding writers at marydemuthliterary.Com. 

It’s a good life.
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