Tag: thoughts
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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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Deborahs Rising
I recently shared on my Instagram how the Lord is leading me on a new writing journey. I shared it in my most recent post on the blog – Ezer Kenegdo. Today I wanted to talk about Deborah. She’s one of my biblical heroes, and my first realization that women in Christianity are often slighted…
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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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See The Good
TGIF!! 🙌🙌 Oh. Wait. It’s Thursday 😬😆 I know I’m not alone in merging all my days together! Life is a bit of a blur right now, what month is it…? I am switching it up this morning and having tea on the porch instead of coffee, mostly because I didn’t pre-grind my beans yesterday…
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