About Broken Bracelets and New Beginnings
- Author
- E's Greenhouse
- Published
- Tue 15 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- None
What happens when God orchestrates unexpected friendships that change the course of our lives? Denise Jackson and Margie Castillo dive deep into this question as they reflect on their divinely-appointed meeting at a creativity retreat that sparked an immediate, powerful connection between them and a third friend, Alex.
The conversation takes us on a journey through Margie's spiritual milestones, beginning with a touching childhood memory of finding a broken pearl bracelet with a cross—a small detail that became a significant spiritual marker in her life. This beautiful anecdote reveals how God often speaks to us through the seemingly insignificant moments that align perfectly with how He's created us to see the world.
With refreshing honesty, both women share their experiences navigating the complexities of marriage and parenting. They don't shy away from acknowledging the challenges: the clash of different upbringings, the struggle to maintain connection while raising children, and the pitfall of trying to handle relationship difficulties in their own strength rather than trusting God. Their vulnerability creates space for listeners to recognize similar patterns in their own relationships and find hope in surrendering these struggles to God. Margie also recounts how divine guidance led her through a significant career transition from the Texas Comptroller's Office to a better position at the Texas Education Agency—a testimony to God's faithfulness in every area of our lives.
Whether you're in the midst of relationship challenges, career transitions, or simply seeking deeper connections with God and others, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and the powerful reminder that you're not walking alone. God is weaving people into your story at just the right moments, and as Denise and Margie conclude: He is faithful and will not let you down. Ready to discover the divine connections waiting in your life? Listen now and join the conversation.
