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Some of our most memorable moments are captured when we get the privilege of experiencing unfiltered beauty. We stand mesmerized at the stunning rawness. We breathe it in with wonder and question if it’s been sculpted and eroded by the elements or if this is the unedited version. The terrain exists on display in its
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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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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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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
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To My Brave and Beautiful Warriors, There are no words strong enough to fully express my admiration for you. I have watched you step onto the battlefield of cancer—facing fear, pain, and uncertainty—with a courage that leaves me in awe. You are warriors, contending with the unknown, enduring detours you never asked for, and pressing
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A Hollow Shell You walk around, a hollow shell,A frame where love once chose to dwell.Without a heart, without its beat,An echo lost in cold retreat. Your eyes, they burn with veiled disdain,Your words, sharp arrows dipped in pain.You shove me out, you close me off,A fortress built of stone and loss. You buy the
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Life rarely follows the roadmap we create. You’ve learned this truth intimately, walking paths marked with unexpected turns and heavy burdens. At times, the suffering seemed unbearable, the detours relentless. Dreams that once burned bright dimmed under the weight of uncertainty and pain. There were moments you cried out, “Why, God? Why now?” The silence
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What If We Could Be Agents of Change? It’s easy to feel disheartened by the divisions in our political world. Whether we’re conservative, progressive, or somewhere in between, most of us genuinely believe in our values and want to see our country thrive. But too often, political discussions leave us feeling further apart from one
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Light dispels darkness allowing us to see what is hidden or obscured. Metaphotically, it represents hope, knowledge, and truth that overcomes despair, ignorance and fear. Light in the darkness can be a force of guidance, direction, and warmth in a cold, lonely, isolated environment. Light transforms darkness bringing change and awareness. The truth is that
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I’ve been carrying something heavy in my heart lately, and I wanted to share it with you. I’ve been grieving the feeling of being misunderstood, and it’s been harder than I expected. There are moments when I try to express what’s inside me, but it seems like the words don’t quite reach where I need
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I didn’t see it coming. The blow that left me with the metaphorical wind sucked from my lungs. As I read through the accusations, the tears flowed like a dam that has just met capacity. A rush of emotions saturated every part of my body and landed with an incomprehensible weightiness. The depths of my
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brené Brown
Braving Authenticity
Embracing the Journey
Braving Authenticity 