Tag: DEPRESSION
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When I Stopped Celebrating Halloween — and Found Freedom
As a child, I thought Halloween was harmless fun — a night to dress up, eat candy, and laugh with friends. I never suspected that behind all the laughter lurked something dark, something that would leave an imprint on my soul for years to come. Every single time I participated, it was the same story:…
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Deliverance & Authority in Christ: When God Brought Me Out
There was a time in my life when I truly hit rock bottom — when the walls of pain and exhaustion closed in so tight that I could hardly breathe. I had just lost my sister to a drug overdose, and my heart was already shattered. At the same time, I was caring for my…
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Look Out Devil: Freedom Through Christ Alone
When I tell you that spiritual warfare is real, I’m not talking theory or something I read in a book. I’m talking about my childhood nights in the Northeast Georgia mountains, lying on the bottom bunk of my brother’s bed because my own bedroom was worse. I’m talking about watching demons — yes, demons —…
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Called Back to the Mountains
This past weekend, life pulled me back to my mountains once again. A family emergency arose, and I couldn’t ignore it. These days, my life has become a steady rhythm of airports and flight schedules—back and forth between Manhattan, D.C., and my country home in South Georgia. Every other week, it seems I’m rolling my…
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Comfort Foods That Heal: Nourishing Body, Mind & Soul
Life in the city can be chaotic. Between work, responsibilities, and the stressors that weigh us down, it’s easy to forget the simple comfort that food can bring. For me, there’s something deeply soothing about a bowl of hot, nourishing food on an anxious tummy—it not only fills the body but quiets the mind. But…
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Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle While Still Enjoying Comfort Foods in the City
Over the last several years, my health has been slightly subpar due to tremendous amounts of stress—stress from work, everyday responsibilities, and most importantly, the heavy role of being a caregiver for my husband. That season took its toll on my body and mind in ways I could never have anticipated. By the time I…
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A Ray of Light in the Midst of the Storm
Yesterday was one of those days when city life felt overwhelming — the noise, the pace, and a handful of stressful appointments. But in the middle of it all, my husband had a surprise for me. I had no idea where we were going. All I knew was that we were slipping away for a…
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True Grit, True Faith – No Turning Back
Let’s get something straight: true faith is not for the faint of heart. This isn’t about floating through life with…
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The Power of Choice: You Always Have One
People often say things like, “Well, I had no choice,” or “I was born this way.” But let’s set the record straight—that is a cultural mindset, not a universal truth. It’s a product of propaganda that encourages resignation instead of reflection. While the world increasingly leans on excuses, there is another, more liberating truth: everything…
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Deciphering The Truth in the Midst of Distractions
In today’s world, it seems the very concept of truth has become a moving target—subjective, fluid, and often distorted beyond recognition. We hear phrases like “Live your truth,” or “Speak your truth,” almost daily, as if truth were something we could tailor to our own preferences, experiences, and emotions. But the result of this mindset…
Country Girl Gone City 