Marilyn Jeanne Designs LLC

09/11/2026

What if the biggest thing distracting you from your calling isn’t failure...but everything that won’t last?

In Relationship with God, author Dilene Leila Swofford shares how a life-changing encounter with Jesus shifted her focus from the temporary to the eternal.

This conversation is a gentle reminder to examine what we’re chasing, deepen our walk with God, and live with purpose that reaches beyond this life. 🤍

🎙️ Listen here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/christianauthorspodcast (Link in bio)

09/10/2026

Slow growth can still be faithful growth. 💛

You do not need to rush what God is asking you to steward well. Keep learning, keep showing up, and keep taking the next right step.

“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” —1 Corinthians 4:2 KJV 🖤

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09/10/2026

What feels hardest right now...writing the book, publishing it, or marketing it? 💛

You don’t have to have every answer before taking the next step.

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God...” —James 1:5 KJV 🖤

Tell us below, then join the deeper conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecalledcreatorcommunity (Link in bio)

09/08/2026

What if the strength you need was never supposed to come from you alone? 🤍

In Strength in God, author Ken Hinkley shares how faith, hope, and honest reflection can carry us through discouragement, uncertainty, and everyday struggles.

🎙️ Listen here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/christianauthorspodcast (Link in bio)

09/07/2026

Rest is not the opposite of faithfulness. 💛

Sometimes stewardship means putting the work down and receiving the gift of rest. “Come ye yourselves apart...and rest a while.” —Mark 6:31 KJV 🖤

You don’t have to earn your worth through exhaustion.

09/06/2026

It’s National Read a Book Day! 💛

Looking for your next meaningful read? Our MJD Bookshelf is filled with books from authors we’re proud to support. “Give attendance to reading...” —1 Timothy 4:13 KJV 🖤

Celebrate stories, support authors, and find your next book here: https://galilee-life.com/bookstore/ (Link in bio)

09/06/2026

A little blush, a lot of family time. Business matters...but so do the people God entrusted to us.

“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD...” —Psalm 127:3 KJV 🖤

Build the dream. Love your people. Enjoy the weekend. 💛

09/04/2026

You don’t have to feel ready before you obey God.

Sometimes the next step is clear...but fear, insecurity, or the need for one more “sign” keeps us standing still. I’ve lived that too. I never felt fully ready to turn MJD into a Christian media company. I just kept following God one step at a time.

Psalm 46:1 KJV reminds us that God is our refuge and strength. Not our confidence. Not our perfect timing. Not our ability to have everything figured out.

If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready,” this one is for you. 🤍

Read the blog here: https://www.marilynjeannedesigns.com/post/come-as-you-are-you-do-not-have-to-feel-ready-to-obey-god (Link in bio)

09/03/2026

Maybe you don’t need to feel ready first. 🖤

Glitches, imperfect starts, shaky confidence...none of that cancels obedience.

“Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” —John 6:37 KJV 💛

Come as you are. Start anyway. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecalledcreatorcommunity (Link in bio)

08/29/2026

Fear can sound a lot like wisdom when it tells us to wait until we’re more qualified, more confident, or more prepared.

But what if God isn’t asking you to have the whole plan figured out? What if He’s simply asking you to take the next obedient step?

In today’s blog, I’m sharing about imposter syndrome, healing, prayer, obedience, and what it can look like to overcome fear while still walking faithfully in your God-given calling.

If fear has been keeping you stuck, this one is for you. 🤍

Read the full blog here: https://www.marilynjeannedesigns.com/post/how-to-overcome-fear-and-walk-in-your-god-given-calling (Link in bio)

Fear doesn’t always look like fear. Sometimes it looks like overthinking, waiting for another sign, or convincing yourself you need to be “more ready.” If God has placed something on your heart, you don’t have to become fearless before you obey. Learn how healing, prayer, and faithful action...