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His Words

He speaks truth into my ears, His breath dries up my tears. When I find myself falling apart, His words satisfy my heart.   The wrath that I deserve completely, Is muffled by His grace so sweetly. Every sentence more … Continue reading

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Please Let the Storm Pass

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

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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A Picture of the Father

A few days ago I asked God to heal some broken pieces of my life and He told me that He thinks those broken pieces are beautiful when I let Him craft them into something great. I prayed that He … Continue reading

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I Have Thick Thighs

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?

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

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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Dreading the Ordinary

It is 12:33 am and I cannot sleep. Why? My eye continues to twitch. Why? I’m stressed. Why? The future. Why? I struggle with what my life will look like after I strut (and probably trip) across the big stage and … Continue reading

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The Ugly Truth

Today I spent way too long out on the front porch swing. Lucky for me, the sun just so happened to be setting while I chatted with my good pal Nicole so after our conversation ended, I decided to sit … Continue reading

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A Walk in the Park

Life is hard. The work is difficult, the play is tiresome (or non-existent), the days are long, and the nights are restless. Sometimes I wonder why life is so rough and then times like the one I’m about to describe … Continue reading

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