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Healing in a Crooked Line
I think 2020 was a traumatic year for all of us, but especially so for my family. I won’t go into details since it isn’t my story to tell, but something happened that shook the foundation of our family. In all honesty, it nearly destroyed us. Trust was broken. By the grace of God, we…
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Signed, A Recovering Perfectionist
Most people who know me know that I grew up in church. I practically lived at church. If the doors were open, and even sometimes when they weren’t, I was there. I grew up hearing about God constantly. I loved my childhood in the church and there’s not much I would change about it. Once…
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Year One
Recently, I was thinking back on my wedding day. Okay, so that’s almost a daily occurrence, but still. Before my wedding, many women told me, “You’re going to be so nervous on your wedding day, but just remember what made you choose him. You’re not making a mistake. Those nerves are excitement, not anxiety.” I…
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Feelings and Freedom
Can I share with you what God has been teaching me this year? He has been teaching me that I can hold the good and the bad things together. I can feel both great joy and a loss at the same time. I’m not limited to only feeling one thing at the same time. Last…
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He is Trustworthy
The Lord has been speaking to me lately a lot about trust. Trust is something that is vital to our relationships. You can’t have healthy relationships if there’s no trust. This includes our relationship with God. A while back, I noticed a beautiful example of trust in the Psalms. Specifically, Psalm 139. In verse 23,…
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Hope
The resurrection of Jesus is a story that never gets old. As I spend another Easter at home here in Brazil, I think of the times that I’ve felt like my hope was lost. We see it in movies all the time; the hero is gone and everyone is wondering how on earth this could…
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The Best Laid Plans
These past two years have not gone as I planned. You know how they say the best laid plans can fail? They definitely did. When I stepped off the plane in December 2017 after spending 3 years in the jungles of Ecuador, I had the next year planned out. I was convinced I would be…
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Among The Redwoods
My family tree is not beautiful. It’s not like the Redwoods that have roots that run deep and are as old as the earth itself. It isn’t known for its majesty or beauty. People don’t travel for miles to see it. It doesn’t have strong branches where birds can rest. It isn’t teeming with life.…
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My Favorite Books of 2018
Anyone who knows me knows I absolutely love reading. As of today, I’ve read 65 books this year. My yearly goal is usually 52 (one a week). This year I decided I’d write a short post on my 5 favorites, with a few honorable mentions. Putting this list together was so hard! A few notes:…
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