post-church life
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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 