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Joy McMillan

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Joy McMillan is a seed planter & fire starter.

A speaker, writer, freelance graphic designer, consultant & coach, she's the creator of the We ROAR Project and the founder of Simply Bloom.

Originally hailing from Southern Africa, Joy's personal story of struggle and redemption fuel her passion to help women embrace their stories, live out their purpose with passion, and leave legacies of love.

She shares her journey at www.simplybloom.org ...more

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Everyday Blooms | Shannon Martin

I met her at our local ice-cream shop – which, all on its own, means we were destined to be friends – and have over the years grown to love and appreciate this sweet soul. Introduced by her sister (whom I also adore), we have connected through the years over our mutual love of […]

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	XES : Why Church Girls Tend To Get It Backwards...And How To Get It Right 4.54 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, #1)

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“[About sex]: If we’re not intentional about pursuing God’s best for our marriages, and grasping the tremendous role intimacy plays in that relationship, what was intended to be deeply enjoyed - a passionate, life-giving love affair... alight with laughter, fiercely protected, and drenched in freedom - becomes a stuffy, awkward thing to be endured.”
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“Sexual energy is just that, it’s energy. And where we choose to expend that energy makes all the difference in the world.”
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