Tag: best self
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What Is Biblical Womanhood?
What does “Biblical womanhood” look like to you? When you hear those words, what comes to mind? Do you picture a woman tucking her kids into bed, cleaning her sink? Maybe you see the Proverbs 31 lady rising before dawn. Maybe Jesus shows you a picture of yourself, right where you are, in the very…
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For The Crushed In Spirit
Two years ago a pastor and mental health advocate I adored died by suicide. When I read the news I wept. He was such a strong, powerful voice for those who loved Jesus and also struggled with depression. In the days that followed I was mortified to see speakers and influencers denounce him and say…
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Of Hopes And Dreams
I have wanted to be a writer as far back as I can remember. Poetry, investigative journalism, novels… I just wanted to write. Books inspired me, grew me, and kept me alive. In my darkest and loneliest times I had Jesus and books. I started writing books as a preteen when I learned that Christopher…
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The Hidden Pain Behind Mother’s Day
I wrote this post a few years ago on my old blog, but I felt led to share it again. This was written because I’ve met many other women who were raised in abusive homes struggle with Mother’s Day. There’s so many inspirational posts for new moms, great moms, those who’ve lost their moms, but…
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Ten Years
While I was born in Ohio, I grew up in North Carolina. It will always be home to me, the place I spent my childhood and “grew up” and fell in love with Jesus. I learned to drive there, I made lifelong friends, I experienced heartache and grief and joy and growth. Ten years ago…
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Right Where You Are
This week I had a phone date with my “NC BFF,” who I am so blessed to still have in my life 11 years and 500 miles later. She’s known me since my early teen years and been by my side through a lot of pain and joy. She remembers who I was before the…
Hammer & Bee 