One of the most painful dynamics in a dysfunctional relationship is when the person who hurt you rewrites the story—and hands you the pen to “fix it.” They minimize your pain, twist your truth, and make you responsible for their brokenness. Suddenly, you’re not just dealing with the original wound—they’re…
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“How can people in the same family, who all say they believe in and love God, still be so distant from each other?” It’s a question that sits heavy on the hearts of many believers—maybe even yours.You love God. They say they love God. But the tension is real. The…
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—My Words to them I thank you for the breaking of my soul,The silence, and the parting took its toll.The hollow echo answered every cry,When all I sought was just a simple why. I thank you for the shattering of peace,The nights I gasped and longed for sweet release.The tears…
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Have you ever looked at someone—maybe even yourself—and wondered, “Why am I reacting like this?”Why did that comment hit so deeply?Why do I shut down in hard conversations?Why do I feel overwhelmed in situations that seem small? These questions aren’t just about behavior—they’re often rooted in unhealed parts of us…
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Today, I found myself deeply moved by a message. The speaker spoke on the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1, and there was one line that gripped my heart and hasn’t let go since: “Hannah pleaded with God for a son, when what she really needed was The Son.”…
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Father’s Day hit me differently this year. I reached out to my dad—again. Hoping for reconciliation. Hoping, maybe this time, he would see me. Hear me. Acknowledge how his absence affected me. I wanted connection, even a sliver of understanding. But what I got was… deflection. Or worse—dismissal. He defaulted…
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When You Walk Away from the World to Chase God There’s something sacred about the season where you step away from everything the world calls “success” and choose to chase after God instead. It’s not glamorous.It’s not always easy.But it’s real. It’s holy. And it’s worth it. I’ve lived this journey—and I know how it…
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How many times have you replayed a conversation in your head, wondering if you said the “right” thing? Or stressed over whether you handled a situation perfectly—trying to be considerate, kind, and totally inoffensive? Maybe you’ve even caught yourself spiraling into anxiety, wondering, Did I mess that up? Did I disappoint…
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Growing Up When Your Parents Weren’t Really There When you’re raised by people who are too wrapped up in themselves to truly see you, you learn to take up as little space as possible. You quiet your voice.You shrink your needs.You become background noise in your own life. And somewhere…
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Here are five personal truths I’ve come to learn about emotional freedom— 1. Feeling My Emotions Isn’t Weakness—It’s Wisdom For much of my life, I equated strength with stoicism. I thought emotional freedom meant being unbothered, composed, and unaffected—especially in crisis or conflict. But I’ve come to see that emotional…