Category Archives: Struggles

Plagued and Choked

Posted on December 1, 2019 by colleensclutteredcollections

First of all, good for you for being here—who in their right mind clicks on a blog post entitled, “Plagued and Choked”? Anyway, hi. Welcome back. I realize I really only write when the going gets real tough. Sorry for … Continue reading →

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When the Mirror Lets You Down

Posted on August 12, 2018 by colleensclutteredcollections

Metaphors are cool. Here’s one about self-image and messiness that God and I came up with together. (Really it was all Him, but I have a Mac and fast fingers so He let me take the reins on this one) … Continue reading →

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God is Good (At Hide & Seek)

Posted on March 18, 2018 by colleensclutteredcollections

Sometimes life looks like dry quiet times and empty, distracted prayers. Sometimes God seems distant and you wonder what you’re doing wrong. Sometimes you start being bold and calling Him out of hiding, but He doesn’t always work like that. Other … Continue reading →

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Please Let the Storm Pass

Posted on January 19, 2018 by colleensclutteredcollections

God. Beloved. The wind is so strong. I am stronger. I’m getting nervous. Perfect love casts out fear. I’m cold, I’m alone. I’m right here. It can’t rain, not here, not now. Be still. But the raindrops have already arrived. … Continue reading →

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When There’s Only Silence

Posted on December 17, 2017 by colleensclutteredcollections

God, I talked to You today. I mustered up some courage that has been absent, laid my pride at my side, and ordered my distractions to bother someone else for a change. I still couldn’t really look You in the … Continue reading →

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If Emotional Scars Were Visible

Posted on November 10, 2017 by colleensclutteredcollections

What if emotional scars were visible? Would we tread on sensitive subjects with feather-like grace? Would we think twice about the way we pass judgement? Would compassion flow freely from our lips? Would grace drench our conversations? Would we more … Continue reading →

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The Porcelain Doll

Posted on September 1, 2017 by colleensclutteredcollections

Two whole years without makeup, y’all. It’s time to celebrate. Check out my video here!  

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I Have Thick Thighs

Posted on June 18, 2017 by colleensclutteredcollections

Yeah, I have thick thighs. Yeah, I’m not necessarily “Barbie material.” No, this isn’t a cry for feel-good empty compliments. No, this isn’t a comparison to your thighs. This isn’t a “boo-hoo feel bad for me” post. This isn’t a … Continue reading →

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Can We Stop Living For Marriage?

Posted on June 5, 2017 by colleensclutteredcollections

It seems like the whole world is obsessed with finding a spouse. You know what I mean, though, right? Tell me you see it, too. Maybe you see it in your friends or maybe you’ve realized it for yourself, but … Continue reading →

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Blind to Truth

Posted on April 8, 2017 by colleensclutteredcollections

I’m as blind as a bat. It’s funny because most days I definitely forget how much I need my eyewear. Today, it was a bit drizzly and [naturally] I didn’t think about wearing contacts instead of glasses. (NAILED IT!) As … Continue reading →

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