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The Death That Set Me Free: Discovering Identity in the Unforced Rhythms of Grace
Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. And the life I now live in the...
Shel Dammann
Aug 6, 20252 min read


🌿 The Beauty of Obedience: A Doorway to Peace and Deeper Prayer
I’m on a Path of Rediscovering Obedience Obedience isn’t something I’ve always found easy. But lately, I’m starting to see it in a new...
Shel Dammann
Aug 2, 20255 min read


When Shadows Fall: Finding God in the Valley
Walk with Shel through the valleys of fear, trauma, and healing in this tender reflection on Psalm 23:4. Discover how God's light meets...
Shel Dammann
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Knock, Beloved: The Door Is Already Opening
Ask Seek Knock “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7 (NIV)...
Shel Dammann
Jul 9, 20252 min read


When French Fries Become Thieves of the Soul (And When They’re Just Fries)
Sharing is Caring ... A soulful reflection on food, memory, and healing. Discover how French fries—and our beliefs about them—can point...
Shel Dammann
Jul 2, 20254 min read


Are You Proud of Me?
. Searching for significance I don’t know who needs to hear this today…But I want to ask a question that’s been rising in me more and...
Shel Dammann
Jun 25, 20254 min read


God’s Promises Are YES and AMEN: How the Word of God Set Me Free from 40 Years of Food Struggles
He leads me by still waters....He restores my soul. Where I’d Like to Begin: I was recently asked by a peer coach if someone struggling...
Shel Dammann
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Joy to the World...A Daily Reminder to practice using my brain for good.
I have been thinking a lot about Jesus this week. Not because Christmas is 3 days away. But because He's teaching me so many things that...
Shel Dammann
Jun 20, 20254 min read


Ending 2023 with Kindness and Movement
Me in Hawaii I have a question for you: Have you spent years working out, trying to shrink your body or "transform" it, only to end up...
Shel Dammann
Jun 20, 20253 min read


Transformed by Grace and Life Coaching
Reflecting on my journey, I realize how much life has shaped me, and God's grace has transformed me. It all started at the tender age of...
Shel Dammann
Jun 20, 20252 min read


🌿 Mindful of Me: Finding God in Creation and Quiet Moments
“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place—what is man that you are...
Shel Dammann
Jun 20, 20253 min read


Navigating Life's Challenging Rivers: Finding Strength in Trust, Boundaries, and Self-Compassion
Life often feels like a river—sometimes calm and steady, other times rushing with unexpected currents that threaten to pull us under. In...
Shel Dammann
Mar 25, 20253 min read


The Power of Wise Counsel: Letting Go & Leaning In
This morning, Exodus 18:20 practically jumped off the page at me: "Teach them God’s decrees and instructions, and show them the way they...
Shel Dammann
Mar 25, 20253 min read


Finding Strength in Scripture: A Faith-Based Approach to Mindset Shifts and Healing
Life has a way of challenging us when we least expect it—whether through health concerns, emotional battles, or the weight of...
Shel Dammann
Mar 7, 20254 min read


Finding Fearlessness and Embracing Change: A Journey Toward Freedom
In a recent coaching session, I had the privilege of guiding someone through a deep and transformative discussion about personal growth,...
Shel Dammann
Mar 7, 20253 min read


The Power of Thought Downloads: A Simple Practice for Tough Times
Have you ever felt like your thoughts were running your life without your permission? When tough moments hit—whether it’s stress,...
Shel Dammann
Feb 13, 20253 min read


Daring to Set Sail: Trusting Jesus in the Storm
"She must find a boat and sail in it, no guarantee of shore. Only a conviction that what she wanted could exist, if she dared to find it....
Shel Dammann
Feb 7, 20252 min read


The Beauty of Letting Go
Turning grief into wonder— What’s more beautiful than God taking a desire, a dream, and transforming it from loss into joy? What if...
Shel Dammann
Feb 7, 20251 min read


Tumbling into my struggles
"All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better. What if they are a little coarse, and you may get your coat soiled...
Shel Dammann
Feb 7, 20251 min read


Food For Thought: A Poem About Urges
I’m thinking about food But I don’t need anything to fill my belly It’s still savoring the toast and eggs I had for breakfast, still...
Shel Dammann
Jan 24, 20252 min read
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