Tag: inspiration
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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…
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The Power of Choices: The Verdict
“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” —Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV) We’ve spent the last few posts in this series talking about the authority God gave us,…
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🚨 Replacement Theology Is a Lie — And It’s Time to Wake Up! 🚨
Lately, my heart has been grieved and my spirit stirred to the point of righteous anger. I recently messaged my own family—some of whom I suspect are unknowingly being swept up in a wave of false doctrine—because the time for silence is long gone. Let me be clear: any doctrine or pastor who preaches that…
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The Power of Choices: Part Three
“I Forgive You.” Three simple words. Yet when spoken from the heart, they carry a divine weight far heavier than the stones others are eager to cast. Recently, I found myself in a deeply unsettling storm within the Christian Contemporary Music world. A well-known artist—whose name I will not mention out of respect for all…
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The Power of Choices – Part Two: Obedience and Outcomes
Life doesn’t just happen to us—we shape it daily through the choices we make. Some choices feel small and insignificant, others monumental, but all of them ripple through time and consequence. God, in His mercy, has never hidden the stakes. In Deuteronomy 28, He clearly outlines a covenant with His people: a covenant built on…
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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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A Season of Restoration: What I’ve Been Up To Lately
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind—a mixture of exhaustion, hope, and unexpected creativity. I’ve spent nearly half my time in Manhattan, walking hospital halls and sitting in waiting rooms as my husband continues to undergo intensive medical treatments for Fanconi Anemia. The rest of that time has been spent in Washington, DC, at…
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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 