Tag: gratitude
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The Hope of Advent
Christmas was always special to me growing up. It didn’t matter how awful my year was or what I was going through, there was some joy in the air. There was such a palpable, real holiness to the season that I could feel. The magic in the lights and the tree, the coziness of a…
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Faith
I used to pray for unshakeable faith. I wanted to be steadfast in belief that God would always come through, never doubting His goodness. When things go right, when life is smooth… it’s easy to have faith. It’s like breathing, how easy and natural it is to shout His praises and share your good news…
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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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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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A Day in the Life of Homeschooling: Tuesday & Wednesday
I’m including two days in this post, simply because our days were easy enough that they didn’t need their own separate posts! Tuesday Our Tuesday started off on a great foot! As it was the first day of Fall we made some apple cinnamon oatmeal and pumpkin spice coffee. Tuesdays are our Tea Time Tuesday,…
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Celebrating Joy in the Midst of Depression
2020 has brought on a “silent rise” in mental health crises. It’s no secret that it’s been a rough year, but viruses aside, the job losses, bankruptcies, and isolation has had devastating repercussions for mental health. People already struggling with anxiety and/or depression may feel like they’re barely treading water with their mental health. Others…
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