{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 139: How God Used My Small Story to Bring Hope: Encouragement for Christian Women Who Want to Make a Difference with Carol Roper","description":" Have you felt God calling you to step outside of what you know how to do into an unknown arena? Over 12 years ago I felt led to begin writing. Me, the girl whose college English teacher said that if I didn\u2019t start writing shorter essays, I would flunk her class. I had no idea why God wanted me to write, and sometimes the question still begs an answer, but I was obedient, and God opened doors I never knew were there. In this personal episode, I share my journey of stepping outside my comfort zone\u2014from drawing house plans to writing stories\u2014and the doubts that nearly made me quit. But then, God sent a letter. Not just any letter\u2014a handwritten note from a prison inmate who read my \u201csilly little story\u201d and found hope in the most unexpected way. This episode is a powerful reminder that obedience doesn\u2019t always come with clarity, but it always comes with purpose. If you\u2019ve ever questioned your calling, struggled with confidence, or wondered if your story matters\u2026 this one\u2019s for you. \ud83d\udca1 What You\u2019ll Hear: The doubts and discouragement that nearly made her quit The unexpected letter that confirmed her calling Why your \u201csmall\u201d story might be someone else\u2019s lifeline Encouragement for stepping into unknown territory with faith Get my baked spaghetti recipe Check out my updated website CarolRoper.org Watch on YouTube https:\/\/youtu.be\/mlRF6Eh23SA ","author_name":"Building Strong Homes: Blueprints to Strengthen Your Faith and Family podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/buildingstronghomes.libsyn.com\/site","html":"