35. Kelsey Hargadine - Saying yes to your best “Yes”.

I love how God brings people into your life who, at the time, you have no idea what it will become, but today is a fun conversation with a sweet friend of mine I had the honor of meeting about 10 years ago. She was in some of the same circles of nonprofit and ministry worlds and we were looking to see if there was anything we could do to help further amplify her mission as a radio station (where I worked at the time). Well, her thirst for life and adventure and more importantly, the adventure of chasing Jesus with God sized dreams for her ministry, I knew she would be someone I’d love to grow in friendship with over the years. Fast forward 10 years, Kelsey is doing incredible things STILL and while we talk about all sorts of things, I want to encourage YOU what she says so beautifully about learning the delicate dance of trusting God for your daily bread, but also dreaming with him for more. Kelsey Hargadine is a co-founder of an international nonprofit, speaker, instructor, wife and mother living in small town Colorado. She dreams big and expects big from God! She works full time for her nonprofit called ROWAN, which stands for Rural Orphans Widows AIDs Network in Uganda. She is not only passionate about empowering orphans and widows in Uganda, but inspires all of us to say “yes” to the Africa inside each one of us as we put our faith to action. She is currently working on a book that will do just that: Equip, mentor and inspire the next generation of leaders to zealously go after the things God has invited them into. To learn more about Kelsey and her ministry, visit www.loverowan.org and follow IG @love.rowan __________________ If you’ve done life for any longer than 20 years you probably know waiting in life can be hard. As a person of faith you may also know staying committed to the long game of faith without compromising is a very real challenge, especially when life and things you’ve longed for seem to be taking longer than expected. It’s so easy to settle. It’s so easy to get discouraged when we’re waiting for that breakthrough, that moment, that upgrade, even that thing you long to see God move in but still haven’t yet! I’m here to tell you it is possible to wait well! In fact, I believe in a GOD who’s bigger than all of your questions, who’s mightier than the “no’s & not yet's” and even one who really can work in your story despite them. I believe in a God who is so faithful to take care of your every need and even in the WAIT we can discover how good He really is. There’s a verse in Lamentations that says: “The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.” (Lam 3:25) This encourages us to pour out our hearts to Him and keep seeking His face! He’s SO FAITHFUL FRIEND! He knows exactly where you are and what you’re longing to see answers to! Are you willing to stick it out and hang on another few weeks? If you haven’t already, jump in with us to STAY IN THE STORY! We started together as a group on February 1st but its not to late for you to join if you want to be a part! February 1st started 25 days to STAY IN THE STORY with us over on Facebook. Click here to join our facebook group. Plus, for joining our group, I want to offer you 25 videos that will compliment your daily reading should you choose to dive in. Close to 4000 people have jumped in since November and I’m excited to learn you might too. If you want access to these FREE Videos, click here: wjcreativestayinthestory.thinkific.com Find us on Instagram at @The_places_between OR online at ThePlacesBetween.com ****RETREAT DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!