Category: Mental Health and Well-Being
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From the Pages of Backslider’s Dawn: The Testimony
Dear friends, I’ve been sitting with this project for a long time, praying over it, wrestling with it, and letting God shape it in ways I didn’t expect. Today, I want to share a small piece of it with you. This excerpt is from the introduction to my book, Backslider’s Dawn, a work born of… Read more
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Backslider’s Dawn
Extract from: Prose from a Backslider’s Journal How can I step into that light? I have denied Him: not once, not twice, but a thousand times. I have felt the heat of the fire and lied to the strangers around me, cursing like Peter, “I do not know the Man.” I cannot lift my chin;… Read more
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The Light
Arise, shine, for your light has come. Isaiah- 60:1 The Light Even when darkness comes close,it does not take over the horizon.It cannot stop our prayers or the courage growing inside us. The Light burst through the sky as a promiseIt is too bright to be held back, like the dawn waking up or like… Read more
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A Sweet Fruit
The Fruit of the Spirit “Discover how to trade the ‘digital circus’ for a deeper peace. Explore how the Fruit of the Spirit grows naturally when we stop to look up and abide in His grace.” -BibleGateway A Quick Encouragement: Growing from the Inside Out I hope the months ahead bring you an abundance of the… Read more
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Winter Christmas Joy- Here and There
Christmas Image by WordPress Christmas shows up in so many small wonders, and this year I’ve gathered a little collection of them to share with you. From winter walks to sparkling mall decorations, from funny Christmas moments to glowing trees and three beautiful Nativity scenes. Each photo carries its own piece of the season’s joy.… Read more
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Happy No-vember: 9 (Maybe 10) Graceful Ways to Say No
A witty, satirical reflection on No-vember I’ve been reflecting on everything I need to accomplish this month, and I’ve had to say “no” to certain requests to take on fewer commitments and stay grounded. You may have heard this already, but here’s a reminder just in case. November is the month where boundaries fall into… Read more
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Thoughts on Grief
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Grief is not a problem to solve, but a presence to endure, a quiet companion that reshapes the soul in silence. Though it may arrive uninvited, it teaches us how deeply we have loved and how tenderly we are still learning to let go. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken… Read more
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Embrace Divine Timing: A Blessing for October
“Time and tide wait for no man.” Dear Friends, As we enter this new month, I’m reminded of the old English proverb: “Time and tide wait for no man.” —originating as early as the 13th century and later echoed by Chaucer and others, this phrase reminds us that life’s currents move forward, whether we’re ready… Read more
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The Courage to Love: A Path Toward Healing
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For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.— 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV We think hate will rid us of what we fear, but it only deepens the wound.— Brad Reedy. Hate doesn’t just appear; it grows, slowly and quietly, built from moments… Read more