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Refuge
I have wanted to write. Over the last year the words have felt thick, stuck together like honey, making it impossible to separate them into a logical sentence. A sputtering inspiration, fluttering out of reach as I grasp at it uselessly. My reading of the Word dry, verses that instantly vanish from memory. What does…
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Weekend Reading
Welcome to Weekend Reading! I have put together a small collection of articles I’ve read recently that I have found challenging and encouraging. I pray they challenge and encourage you as well! – This piece by John Piper was just what I needed to hear. Being married has made me think of what comes in…
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These Days Are Good Too
My wedding anniversary is fast approaching, and I’ve been taking some time to reflect on almost one year married. I recently found this little piece of writing I wrote around this time last year, and thought I would share: “As I write this, I am one week away from my wedding. I will…
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hard pressed
I found myself kneeling on the shower floor, forehead pressed against the glass. Deep sorrow poured over me just as the water did, soaking me through. I reigned my sobs in, quiet in the noise of the shower, tears squeezing through my tightly shut eyes. The burdens pressed so heavily on my shoulders I was…
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-Weekend Reading (May 14-15)
Life has been full lately, so while I slowly work away at my own writing, I thought I would share some other bloggers writing that has been challenging and encouraging to me : What We Pray in the DarkAs I struggle with my own health problems and increasing pain, I found such comfort and encouragement…
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We Will Remember
“My shoes click softly on the stone floor, the cool air refreshing on my still warm skin from the summer sun shining outside these walls. It’s peaceful here, and our voices are soft in response to the muted quiet of this old English church. My eyes dance across the walls to row upon row…
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A Chicken, Sorrow, and the Resurrection of a Saviour
“The hen died.” “Lady Cluck?” “Yeah, this morning.” My heart sank, hoping for a minute that it wasn’t true. This particular hen had been sick for a few days, and with not much in the way of treatment, considering there was no apparent reason for her illness, we cuddled her up in the garage…
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Gentle Reminders
*I am not a therapist or counselor, and I am explaining my own personal experience. If you are struggling with trauma, I would encourage you to see a trained professional for help. My mind begins to go over that one particularly distressing memory. In this moment, forgiveness only does so much to…
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Weekend Reading (Jan 23-24)
Hello, friends! I am starting a new semi-regular post called Weekend Reading, a collection of articles and blogs that I’ve recently read that I felt were worth sharing. So, without further ado, welcome to this weekends list! Should I Be Content with My Singleness? I loved this author’s take on being godly in singleness. Obsessed:…
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When Singleness Hurts
I was single during all of my teen years, and into my early 20’s. I know that me dating someone now at twenty-four is still pretty young, but I would ask that you don’t immediately discount what I have to say in this post. Do you ever find that articles on singleness often seem to…
More Than A Sparrow 