Tag: help
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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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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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Take Every Thought Captive
Refining. It feels like such a Christianese term nowadays… “I’m being refined.” Do you know how silver is refined? It’s a process to be sure. Yet afterwards, the metal is gleaming and shining with all the impurities removed. Despite the overuse of this term, I feel like I’m being refined right now. This season is […]
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Realistic Homeschooling
When you start homeschooling and follow these fun, amazing accounts on Instagram and mommy blogs, it’s so easy to get swept up into comparison. I know I did! Big school rooms, gorgeous posters covering the walls, big whiteboards, desks, cubbies upon cubbies for organizing, and every educational toy or manipulative you could think of. It […]
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Homeschooling Starter Kit
In this wild time to be alive, many parents are faced with the tough decision of how to proceed with schooling for the fall. Public/private school with covid requirements? Distance learning? Home education? It can feel overwhelming. As a homeschooling mom I wanted to touch on that specific option for a bit if you’ve considered […]
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