The day it all began

I woke up this morning to fantastic, unexpected news. Or, in other words, God’s goodness continuing to show up in our lives. Our taxes and Covid stimulus check had arrived into our bank account. I don’t understand why now. And I don’t have to. Here’s our story these past 5 months. As I begin my tale, know that many details are still sacredly private. These few minutes you and I are about to spend together is the beginning of me learning to share all God has been doing. In July, trauma showed its face. Trauma has many different forms ...

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Hope exists in all the things all the time. How can I say that with such assurance? Well, I have witnessed it. Even more so I have lived through it.

Hope exists in all the things all the time. How can I say that with such assurance? Well, I have witnessed it. Even more so I have lived through it. So here is what I know: When you can hold onto hope, just one glimmer, you have something to look forward to. And the thing is, when one piece of that hope takes root, the result is you you feel more alive in your soul. As you continue to hope, the thorny stem starts to grow and eventually flowers until your full hope is realized. I thought I lost ...

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Sex is a dirty word. It's scary to talk about. Can you resonate with any of these statements? Sex is power used for good or bad.

Sex is a dirty word. It’s scary to talk about. In fact, your friends judge you when you bring it up. Church, for the most part, doesn’t want to talk bout sex. Unless, of course, it’s talked about in the “right way.” Sex is a taboo subject and one that should be skirted at every opportunity. Can you resonate with any of these statements? Have you grown up with any of these ideologies? While some of the above statements are on the extreme side, I personally have to fight through these negative connotations to support a healthy lifestyle for ...

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Joy Unbridled joy can be found in your life through the exciting and mundane happenings. It's your choice to be open to receive those moments.

Do you want unbridled joy in your life? Here is my big secret to achieving this: Create something! Anything! For instance, make a Tik Tok video – even if you think you look fat or stupid. Write in your journal or make a delicious dessert. On the other hand, go for a walk and look for wild flowers. Garden. Re-pot a few plants. Purge your closet. The possibilities are endless! Here’s the thing, when you create something, you receive joy in your life. I was scrolling through Tik Tok and Facebook and Instagram. You know, all the things. And ...

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