Let’s talk about the complications of loving someone who’s abusive. My therapist called it trauma bonding, “when a person forms a deep emotional attachment with…
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A Lesson in Trust, Integrity, and Disappointment
Read moreThe other day I was scrolling through the documents in my “Writing” folder, when I stumbled upon this piece I wrote back in 2020. Sometimes…
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Do This the Next Time You’re Depressed
Read moreDisclaimer: I am not a certified health professional. I have never formally been diagnosed with depression or anxiety. This post contains information based on my…
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God Answers Prayers
Read moreI’ve come to learn when God answers prayers, they tend to look different than what I was picturing. As I rattle off my prayers to…
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Wildflowers
Read moreThis summer I went on a hike with my mom up at Shrine Pass. My mom wanted to see the high-alpine wildflowers that show off…
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Faith the Size of a Popcorn Kernel
Read moreOne thing I really love about Jesus is that he requires us to have very little faith in order for him to work in our…
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Living Proof: How My Dating Disasters Taught Me About God’s Love
Read moreThere’s an expression coined by my pastor that I love: the faith journey is about progression, not perfection. This is a mantra I repeat to…
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How to Embrace “The Mary Season”
Read moreIn the last couple of years, I’ve realized that life has its seasons – not just climatically but personally. Some seasons I’ve been a goal-setter,…
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It’s Hard Being a Christian Sometimes
Read moreYou know what most Christians won’t tell you? Sometimes it’s really fucking hard to follow Jesus. In the spirit of honesty, I’m going to tell…
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A Simply Honest Post
Read moreAlright, guys. I have taken some time off from the blog, and during that time I’ve done a lot of work internally. And what I…
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The Stars Were Made for You
Read moreOn Christmas day, I woke up grieving my cousin. This wasn’t strange given the two-year anniversary of her death was on the 26th, but it…
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How to Use Logic When You’re Driven by Your Heart
Read moreCan I be honest here? I’ve never been a very logical person. My emotions have always run deep, like a well, and the water I…
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7 Effective Steps to Pursuing & Living Out Your Calling
Read moreIn my first post related to “your calling,” I wrote about the distractions that may be keeping you from it. Getting the vision is one…
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5 Powerful Ways to Navigate & Overcome a Dark Season
Read moreI’ve never been professionally diagnosed with depression or anxiety, but I have certainly experienced depression-like symptoms and a whole truckload of anxiety in my lifetime.…
