Tag: faith
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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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My Weekly Devotional Routine in the City
Life in the city never hits pause. From honking horns to crowded subways, it’s easy to feel spiritually scattered. But for this country-raised, faith-rooted girl, devotional time is more than a habit—it’s a lifeline. I may no longer hear the rustle of trees or the call of mountain lions at dusk, but I’ve learned to…
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Faith in the Fast Lane: Staying Spiritually Grounded in a Busy City
When you grow up in the mountains, faith feels like a breeze through the pines—natural, unhurried, ever-present. But when you’re living in the middle of a fast-paced, crowded city, faith starts to look different. It takes more intention. More stillness in the chaos. More courage to keep your heart soft when everything around you is…
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My Top Survival Hacks for Small-Town Souls in Big Cities
If you were raised where folks wave from their trucks, sweet tea is a love language, and silence is sacred—you might feel like a fish out of water in a big city. Trust me, I’ve been there. After growing up in the Appalachian mountains, landing in the middle of a bustling metropolis was like walking…
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5 Things This Country Girl Learned in the City
Growing up in the Appalachian mountains taught me a lot—how to fix a fence, how to can tomatoes, how to appreciate the stillness of early mornings. But moving to the city? That was a whole new kind of education. Life in the fast lane comes with its own lessons, some humbling and some empowering. Here…
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What I Miss Most About Country Living (And What I Don’t!)
There’s something sacred about growing up in the country. Life had a rhythm—slow, steady, soul-soothing. But let’s be real: country living isn’t always romanticized perfection. Now that I’ve experienced both the quiet hollers of the Appalachians and the rush of city life, I’ve gained a unique perspective. Here’s my honest take on what I truly…
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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…
Country Girl Gone City 