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How Do I Talk to People without Having a Panic Attack as an Introvert

How Do I Talk to People without Having a Panic Attack as an Introvert

Michele Dickerson challenge, Christian Woman, confidence, courage, events, intentions, introvert, mentors, prayer, shy girl, social anxiety
Let's Talk about stepping outside of our comfort zone as a shy Christian Introvert while navigating social Interactions. I've talked about Overcoming Social Anxiety over here in this blog so f
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How to Stop Being Shy as a Christian Introvert

How to Stop Being Shy as a Christian Introvert

Michele Dickerson anxiety, boldness, courage, failure, fear of rejection, introvert, overcoming fear, shyness
Hey Shy Introvert Sister!!! I want you to know I see you and understand you! It's so weird that while we may feel especially shy in some areas of our life, we aren't in other areas. I've b
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How To Overcome Emotional Fear : OVERCOMING FEAR SERIES as a Christian Woman

How To Overcome Emotional Fear : OVERCOMING FEAR SERIES as a Christian Woman

Michele Dickerson comparison, courage, faith, faith life, fear series, glory to God, hope, inadequacy, joy, less than, peace, perfectionism, rejection, sisterhood, strength, teenage self
In this blog post, the author discusses the topic of overcoming fear and shares her personal journey of breaking free from the fear that controlled her life. She talks about the emotional fear she experienced, such as feeling not smart enough or pretty enough, which led her to hide behind a shield and avoid conflict and rejection. However, she emphasizes that she has faith and realizes that she already has the courage within her to be brave, bold, and a leader.The author also offers three helpful strategies to overcome fear. She encourages readers to surround themselves with a supportive sisterhood, establish boundaries to protect themselves and their comfort levels, and engage in intimate worship to find peace and surrender to God's love. She believes that God is fighting for the hearts of His children and that they can trust in His grace and walk confidently, knowing they are held by Him. The author concludes by inviting readers to watch a video she recorded on trust and surrender in the love of God and encourages them to rise up in a posture of surrender and embrace God's new mercies each day.
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How To Feel Safe Physically : Overcoming Fear Series as a Christian Woman

How To Feel Safe Physically : Overcoming Fear Series as a Christian Woman

Michele Dickerson affirmations, anxiety, armor up, battle, boundaries, buddy system, confidence, confident, courage, fear, grab, mom life, mom with kids, overcomer, peace, physical fear, protection, rape, safety, self defense, sisters, strollers, traffic
Let’s talk about Overcoming fear when fear is how you see the world around you. For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with fear. Well meaning friends would say things like just Let Go
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Who am I and Do I matter as a Christian Woman?

Who am I and Do I matter as a Christian Woman?

Michele Dickerson amazing grace, confidence, courage, insecurity, low self esteem, peace, share, shine, sisterhood, surrender
Just in case you thought you were the ONLY ONE....YOU ARE NOT!!! I did a quick Google search and found this statistic across several sites...85% of us are struggling with love self esteem....WOW! No w
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When You Think YOU are the Error...This was the Mess of Me

When You Think YOU are the Error...This was the Mess of Me

Michele Dickerson armor og God, Audience of One, author, blogging, courage, encouragement, faith life, fear, fear of flying, Holy Ground, insecurity, leadership, mom life, seek first
Wow, it's been over 14 years....if I am being honest, that fact alone makes me both angry with myself yet so grateful to be here in this blessing of hope and healing, in the overcoming of fear, anxiety, insecurity and less-than-the-bless.The very things I thought I would never do, I am. What I thought wasn't for me, was. I have never been so glad to be so wrong in all my life! 
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How to be Brave as a Christian

How to be Brave as a Christian

Michele Dickerson anxiety, anxiety attacks, blogger, brave, Christian Woman, confidence, courage, encouragement, faithlife, fear, god's heart, grace, grace life, healing, healing journey, insecurity, ministry, panic attacks, personal development, shy, sisterhood, surrender, trust
I just didn’t know I could change. I thought I was just me. When it’s all you know, it’s simply all you know. This is why speaking life is so important along with Sisterhood, Mentors
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Tips for My Anxious Introvert Sisters at Social Events

Tips for My Anxious Introvert Sisters at Social Events

Michele Dickerson anxiety, anxious, belief, courage, event buddy, events, peace, social anxiety, social events
As an introvert, annnndd if you struggle with insecurity, it doesn’t mean you have to skip out on socials and events. Let's Chat....grab your coffee...it's Sister Time.I used to avoid go
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4 Simple Tips for Shy Introverts: How To Attend Events Without Feeling Overwhelm or Anxiety

4 Simple Tips for Shy Introverts: How To Attend Events Without Feeling Overwhelm or Anxiety

Michele Dickerson acceptance, accountability, anxiety, avoiding, beauty, body mind spirit, boldness, courage, events, fear, humble, insecurity, purpose, retreats, shine lights, shy, sisterhood, skincare
Growing up, my physical appearance crippled me. I thought my legs were wonky, my nose was too big for my face, and my ears were too similar to Dumbo's. Everyone else was beautiful and I felt ugly. There was a point in my life I had braces and severe cystic acne. My skincare routine was as long as applying make up beginning in 5th Grade through....college. I wish my healing journey of acceptance wasn't as long as it was but this is why I am here...to hopefully inspire others to work out these insecurities and fears now because the life God has created is abundant and beautiful. 
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I am so glad (and honored) you are here! I have been blogging since 2009 as a way to journal out my thoughts as I pray God would use these story shares as practical heart encouragements for YOU TOO! We all need to recall and share those Living Stone moments.
Feel free to look around and make yourself at home! 


If you are looking for an Online Sister Community 
Are you an Introvert Rising?!? If you are looking for a Community of HEART Centered, Jesus Lovin' Sisters ready to rise up over their insecurities and seek after the Heart of God?!?  Meet us here! 



I have two free resources for you: 
1.) If you'd like some help sharing YOUR story or testimony, here's a link to grab the fill in the blank PDF I created to help you get started sharing YOUR heart with others! There's a video that goes with it over in the But God Sister Squad Community on Facebook.

2.) Join my Online Community HERE! http://www.butgodsistersquad.com


Heart Hugs and Blessings,

Michele"For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named that according to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith--that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen."
Ephesians 3:14-21 ESV


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A Little About My Heart

 
Born and raised in the church, a Christ Follower, Kingdom Encourager, Wife, Mama, and an Overcomer! GLORY TO GOD!!

I lived most of my life fearful, anxious, and insecure.. I found myself always hiding but serving, striving for perfection in my less-thanness, as a way to earn my worth to self, God and others, sacrificing in the name of serving, hospitality and humility...putting others needs before my own from a place of hiding in my lack, and trying to earn value rather than serving in the space of grace, confident faith and overflowing love. 

Never attaining, only to lead a life of more insecurity, overwhelm, anxiety, and panic, screaming to break free from this bondage, to be that actual strong, courageous Christian Woman everyone else seemed to be, but me. 

BUT GOD.

In 2009, Where Faith Is was born as a blog, learning my voice behind the safety of a keyboard, building courage to speak my truth behind the screen...and here all these years later, Little by little, God is expanding my heart boundaries as He reveals more of His to me. I am so excited to share so freely! 

I especially love being an encourager to other encouragers in the faith who know they are called to encourage yet they themselves struggle with their value and ability. Isn't that how the enemy works? He tries to disqualify us in the same area we are called to shine! What an irony!  

I believe if more people let go of fear and insecurity, surrendered to grace and BELIEVED their value, their spark for life will return to a roaring fire that lights up wet wood! 

When women choose to walk courageous and strong in body, mind and spirit...they step out of the boat and walk on water as Peter did, part the waters like Moses and set more people FREE in His name through their Divine purpose to the Glory of GOD! We are each a Light House of Strength on the shorelines of Grace . 

Friend, you may not believe it, but you are meant for more than eat/sleep/work/repeat. You are also equipped with good works to serve and bless the Kingdom Body, and the world with His Love, through YOU! You've got to surrender your fear and let Him lead you.

You are more able than you think you are and most likely, the thing you feel is the weakest part of you is the strongest thing about you!

If you are an introvert too and want to be a part of our newly launching online community, we are here for you!! Let's Connect! It's an honor to encourage the Encouragers.

I am H.I.S. (Heart In Surrender & Service).

Hugs & Blessings, 
Michele

"So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." Philippians 2:1-4

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