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Leaning In, Loving People and Letting God Show Off
"If you lean in, God really will totally do his thing and show often in ways you can never imagine. But I don't think we really let Him...
Adrea Tilford
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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A Promise for Rest... Kauai Photo Essay 2022
This fall has proven to be among the busiest I've had in awhile. In my efforts to build a platform, produce a podcast and blog and to...
Adrea Tilford
Oct 31, 20226 min read
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The Most Healing Force in the Universe with Bryan Post
October?! Did you get my newsletter? Don't forget to subscribe and then confirm your subscription so that you don't miss a thing! You can...
Adrea Tilford
Oct 7, 20222 min read
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Sorrow Filled Anniversaries
It was Thursday night when I realized that I was beyond maxed out. It’s been awhile since I’ve felt so drained, exhausted and ready to...
Adrea Tilford
Sep 17, 20225 min read
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Busting Into and Busting Beyond with Heather O'Brien
It's September, and time for another episode of 8000 Promises Podcast! It'll air on Friday this week because Olivia and Walt are getting...
Adrea Tilford
Sep 8, 20222 min read
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Why TRI?
When I turned 40, I decided that I wanted to compete in a race at some point in that year. Last July, my friend Robyn shared that she had...
Adrea Tilford
Aug 20, 20225 min read
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Little Yeses Go a Long Way with Ondi Mejia
My episode with Ondi goes live in about 9 minutes. By the time I finish writing, I'll be able to embed the links into this post so you...
Adrea Tilford
Aug 13, 20222 min read
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He's Got the Sphere of Influence in His Hands
What is your greatest sphere of influence? One of the things I continue to feel challenged by as an aspiring writer and now speaker is...
Adrea Tilford
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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Worthy of Care with Rachael Hunt Elmore LCMHC-S
Do you know that you don't have to figure out your worth? God has already declared your worth, from the very beginning. After God created...
Adrea Tilford
Jul 8, 20223 min read
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Love Doesn't Destroy: Podcast Episode 7
Isn't that the truth? Love does not destroy. Love does many things, but it most definitely is not designed for destruction. It might...
Adrea Tilford
Jun 17, 20222 min read
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Adventures in the Great Sand Dunes: A Photo Essay
Every great trip starts with getting loaded up in the car. A long time ago, I found myself super carsick as I tried to be screen free on...
Adrea Tilford
Jun 11, 20224 min read
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Lament and Blessing for the 10 year old
Blessed be the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. - Jesus Christ I learned a few years ago that the age of 10 is...
Adrea Tilford
May 30, 20226 min read
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Finding Joy and Peace in the In Between
I had a counseling appointment yesterday. It was wonderful and hard. I've been on a break from counseling for about 4 months and though I...
Adrea Tilford
Apr 21, 20223 min read
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Holy Surrender into Holy Week
April is now the fourth month in which I've prayed the Novena of Surrender to Jesus on days 1-9 of the month. Each month I've experienced...
Adrea Tilford
Apr 11, 20223 min read
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My Forever Home is not Here
Sharing the progress of the home we are building has been a lot of fun. I've been asked more than once if "this" home will be our forever...
Adrea Tilford
Mar 29, 20223 min read
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From Mended Man to MNDYRR
Adam Starks is an author, speaker and child advocate. He is using the power of his story to affect change. Adam and I met as freshmen in...
Adrea Tilford
Mar 25, 20223 min read
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Spirit Led to Speak
Galatians 5:14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Here I am teaching the hand...
Adrea Tilford
Mar 14, 20224 min read
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BabyBeBrave: Creating Purpose out of Pain
My friend Michelle didn't think she'd ever be leading a public advocacy movement, and yet her online presence showcases the power of her...
Adrea Tilford
Mar 3, 20223 min read
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My Body IS a Temple
My friend Lina reached out to me after I announced my intentions to host a podcast. I didn't know that she had shifted gears almost a...
Adrea Tilford
Feb 17, 20225 min read
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Living into the Season You are In
A few months ago two incredible mentors of mine just happened to be driving through Grand Junction on their way home from a road trip....
Adrea Tilford
Feb 3, 20222 min read
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