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Navigating the Cracks
I’ve been trying to understand what I’m feeling when I look at social media these days. Confusion, fear, anger, and so much grief over where we are as a country right now. It feels like walking across a frozen pond with cracks, wondering when we might fall through. But I’m learning that beneath the surface… Continue reading
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Finding Joy and Hope Beyond the Emotional Highs: A Journey from Manufactured to Authentic
After losing the intoxicating emotional highs of church community, I discovered that true joy and hope aren’t dramatic peaks to chase, but subtle moments that accumulate like stalactites—building lasting strength one drop at a time in the darkness. Continue reading
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A Liminal Space 