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The Live Life in the Spirit Blog is a place for deeper reflection, biblical teaching, storytelling, and Spirit-led encouragement. Through heartfelt writing, powerful truths, and rich insight, Kristen and Penny share lessons from Scripture, personal experiences, and Holy Spirit revelation.

Each post invites you to think, grow, laugh, and draw closer to God as you discover who He created you to be. Whether the topic is joy, obedience, healing, identity, spiritual warfare, or daily faith, these writings are meant to uplift, challenge, and strengthen your walk with Jesus.

  • Are You Ready for What You’re Praying For?

    By livelifeinthespirit
    You’ve been praying. You’ve been waiting. But are you ready for the change God’s answer will bring? A reflection on faith, timing, and preparing your heart while you wait.
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  • From the Manger to the Throne: The Lion & the Lamb

    By Kristen Kipper
    Jesus came first as the Lamb who saves—and He will return as the Lion who reigns. A reflection on grace, repentance, and living transformed lives in Christ.
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  • Anticipation: Trusting the Great I AM to Meet Every Need in Every Season

    By Penny Schulz
    Life brings seasons of waiting, wondering, and longing — but the Great I AM meets us in every one. Discover how anticipating God’s presence brings peace, hope, and confidence for whatever lies ahead.
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  • Joy Doesn’t Get Packed Away

    By Penny Schulz
    Joy isn’t meant to be boxed up with the decorations. As we step into a year marked by connection, awakening, and revival, we’re invited to keep our hearts lit and our spirits ready for the return of our King. Here’s a reminder that the joy of Christ’s coming—and His coming again—was never seasonal to begin with.
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  • Consider It All Joy

    By Penny Schulz
    Love is in the air!  For many reasons.  Not long ago, I finished a major project, the video of my niece’s wedding with photos, interviews,…
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  • Quit Letting Baggage Weigh You Down

    By Penny Schulz
    Greetings!  What an exciting time!  Summer, lazy days, maybe some change.  Time to rejuvenate, sit and soak up the rays of our Son!  I know…
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  • Learning to Fall

    By Kristen Scharrenberg
    Inspiration can come in the most unexpected places, and the inspiration for this blog fits into that category. My mom and 6-year-old niece Madison called…
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  • Holy Week

    By Penny Schulz
    I had the opportunity to see The Chosen Season 5 in the theaters recently. It centers on “holy week,” that last week leading up to…
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