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Showing Up
Showing Up To show up is morethan standing in a room—it is pausing,listening with the ears of your heart,and seeing the unspoken. It is the quiet attention,the phone put down,the world held at bayso they may speak,so they may be heard. It is hands that help,meals that arrive at just the right time,notes left like…
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From Breaking to Becoming: My 56th Chapter
Year 55… you tried to break me. You came with your storms, your confusion, and your relentless tests. You brought seasons that felt unfamiliar and moments that left me disoriented. Yet in the middle of it all, God whispered a word over my life—resilience. And that word became my anchor, my banner, and my testimony.…
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Godprints in Dry Places
There is a sacred kind of beauty in being cared for—extravagantly. It’s not loud or flashy. It doesn’t demand attention. But it arrives like dew on thirsty ground, like balm to a weathered soul. It’s the kind of love that surprises me in the quiet places—reminding me that I am seen, held, and cherished by…
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Gentle Pacing
A Prayer for Healthy Connection and Gentle Pacing Lord,You see the ache in my heart—the weariness from walking through a year of emotional dryness and disconnection. You know the silent places in me that have gone unseen, untouched, and unmet. I bring them to You now, asking You to hold them with tenderness. God, when…
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I am Okay
It’s been one of the toughest seasons of my life. There have been days I didn’t think I’d make it — when the grief sat too heavy on my chest, when silence screamed louder than words, and when every prayer felt like it vanished into the air before it could reach heaven. I’ve cried in…
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The Sacred Ordinary
She wakes just before the sun, eyes blinking in the soft light filtering through the blinds. Her first breath of the day is slow and deep—and without even thinking, she gives thanks. The air feels cool, clean, and promising. There’s a familiar ache in her joints, but her feet touch the floor, and she walks.…
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We are Made to Heal
There’s a quiet but persistent truth written deep into our design: we are made to heal. It might not always feel that way. Life wounds us in ways we didn’t see coming—betrayals, illness, abuse, loss, disappointment, rejection. Some wounds cut so deep we wonder if we’ll ever be whole again. But if you’ve ever watched…
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Found in the Quiet of Easter
Easter is a celebration of life, hope, and resurrection. It’s a time when churches are full, lilies are blooming, and people gather around tables in their Sunday best. But what if you’re sitting in the quiet this year?What if Easter feels more like emptiness than new life? If you’re carrying loneliness this Easter—whether it’s from…
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Giving Grace Away
I confess that forgiveness—both seeking it and accepting it—is a battle I have yet to win. I have steeped myself in the wounding, anchored myself in the memory of the offense, and in doing so, I have allowed pain to take up residence in my heart. I have held on so tightly to the hurt…
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Beyond Roses and Romance
Every year, Valentine’s Day arrives wrapped in shades of red and pink, with chocolates, flowers, and grand gestures filling store aisles. It’s a day that many associate with romance, passion, and celebration of love. But if we look beyond the surface, past the glittering gifts and candlelit dinners, we find a truth about love that…
Braving Authenticity 