Bad Friday

14 Friday Apr 2017

Posted by jangreenwood in Brave and Strong, Cancer, Equip, Faith, Family

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Brave Strong Girl, Cancer, Courage, encouragement, healing, square up

Happy Good Friday (and Happy Birthday to my husband, Mark. Wow! He’s mine.)

I’m sitting in the chemo chair this morning, completely aware that it is indeed a “Good Friday.” I continue to be cancer free. My recent brain scans were wonderful. My side effects have been subsiding and I’m feeling stronger and so grateful to be alive.

Mark has been in a tough season too. After surviving a heart attack last May, he recently underwent a cervical fusion and had several complications. He neck is doing very well and the other issues are resolved. His stamina is improving and he’s celebrating another birthday today.

Today is a “Good Friday” for us.

But not every Friday has been a good Friday. Continue reading →

Change takes Courage

17 Friday Feb 2017

Posted by jangreenwood in Brave and Strong, Equip, Ministry, Pink, square up

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Brave Strong Girl, Change, Courage, Equip, rest, square up, Women

I’m excited to share that I am transitioning my role at Gateway Church. After almost 10 years as a part of the Pink team, I have been invited to join Gateway Equip. They came, sought me out and offered some opportunities for the future I couldn’t resist.

I will be serving as a pastor of Equip at the Southlake campus, working directly with the team to help identify, develop and pastor the best teachers in the world. This is right up my alley! I love to develop people and to help provide encouragement and opportunities for their gifts to be on display. I look forward to investing more deeply into others and reconnecting on a more personal level with many of you. Continue reading →

Don’t Panic. Lean on God

31 Tuesday Jan 2017

Posted by jangreenwood in Brave and Strong, Cancer, Faith, Fearless, Healing, Health, square up, Women at War

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Brave Strong Girl, Cancer, chemotherapy, Courage, Don't panic, encouragement, healing, square up

To Listen: Heart Strong Faith Podcast – KCBI

Are you facing a cancer diagnosis? Maybe you’re in the midst of a financial crisis, a marriage collapse or the loss of someone you love. Maybe you are simply lonely or discouraged. Can I encourage you? God has not forgotten you or your pain. He’s present to encourage you. Lean into God, even in your darkest moments. You will find him faithful.

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So Uncomfortable

20 Friday Jan 2017

Posted by jangreenwood in Brave and Strong, Faith, Fearless, Peace, spiritual warfare, square up, Women at War

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Battle Plan, Brave Strong Girl, comfort, comforter, Courage, Fearless, square up, uncomfortable, Women

I am so uncomfortable…again.

How I wish I could package comfort in a bottle!

Most of the time I find I am uncomfortable.

I think this springs from a life-long fight with fear and insecurity.

I don’t know why I struggle so much because I have a lot of reasons to feel secure. I am loved. I am safe. I am saved.

What else could a girl need? Apparently, to feel comfortable. Continue reading →

#WeWillWin – A Rally Cry

04 Sunday Sep 2016

Posted by jangreenwood in Brave and Strong, Faith, Family, football, spiritual warfare, square up

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Battle Plan, Brave Strong Girl, Courage, football, Inspire, Resolute, square up

We will win!

This is the rally cry of the Flower Mound High School football team. This year, they are being led by a new coach who is developing a mindset of victory. Following several years of heavy defeats and losing seasons, even Matthew had begun to lose his love for the sport. When Coach Basil arrived on the scene things began to shift.

Matthew went from “I’m not sure it’s worth it,” to shouts of “we will win.”

I’ve thought a lot about how that happened.

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