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New Year, Same Me…Probably
Happy New Year. Another year of deciding I’m going to write consistently, grow this little space on the internet, and then failing miserably. Well, Ok..I didn’t fail miserably because I mean I did share some stuff throughout the year last year but consistent I was not. Because you know what, life happened. As it does…As Continue reading
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Learning to Love Me Again
Somewhere along the way, I stopped loving myself. If I’m being honest it probalby started back in high school when I had a huge shake up in my friend and support group. But the problem is I didn’t notice it at first. It happened quietly, piece by piece, as life got busy, heavy, and overwhelming. Continue reading
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Finding Forgiveness When It Feels Impossible
Yesterday during the memorial for Charlie Kirk, America watched in awe as Erika Kirk stood before the world and publicly forgave the man who murdered her husband. Her words didn’t dismiss the pain, and they didn’t make light of the loss. Instead, they revealed something deeper: the supernatural strength that forgiveness requires. In my own Continue reading
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The Dangers of Indifference in Relationships
Life and relationships are rarely simple. A couple weeks ago I wrote about how apologizing and taking ownership of actions can help move move toward reconciliation. I truly began to feel like maybe we were getting back on the right track. And then another encounter distroyed all hope of that feeling taking root. I was Continue reading
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3 Ways to Find Peace When Life Feels Overwhelming
Can I tell you a secret? The past week has got me feeling like life can feel like too much sometimes—between family and all our activities, the church, and the weight of figuring out what we are going to do next, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. If I’m honest, I’m the type of person Continue reading
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Moving Toward Reconciliation
When I shared our story recently, I wrote from a place of deep grief and confusion. The hurt of watching my husband be asked to resign was raw and overwhelming. In that pain, I poured out what was heavy on my heart. And while this did take place after he admitted his ongoing struggles with Continue reading
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I’ve Never Bought My Own Car
It hit me this morning—one of those quiet, gut-punch realizations that sneaks in when you’re not looking. I have NEVER purchased my own car. Not once. Not even picked one out. Every car I’ve driven was either handed to me, chosen for me, or decided by someone else. The make, the model, the color, the Continue reading
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Bracing for Impact (And What Happens After)
It feels like I’ve spent a lot of my life bracing for disagreement. Not ALWAYS in loud, obvious ways, although there were quite a few of those too—but also in the small, subtle ways that wear you down over time. In social settings, I’m often on edge, scanning for cues, waiting for the moment someone Continue reading
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Holy Mess, Whole Me: The Story Behind the Name
I didn’t plan to start a blog. At least I didn’t plan to start one again. I used to write all the time. I have over 200 posts on another site filled with my thoughts from seminary, tips and tricks on homemaking and homeschooling, and a variety of other topics. I worked really hard for Continue reading
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