Tag: PTSD
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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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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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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…
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Caregiver Life 101
“Take care of yourself.” It’s the first thing people say when they find out you’re a caregiver—and quite honestly, it’s the last thing they help you understand. When my husband Dexter was diagnosed in 2019 with Fanconi Anemia, a rare and complicated genetic disorder that predisposes individuals to multiple types of cancer, I was thrown…
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Don’t Trust Every Feeling — Learn to See Beyond
Our emotions can be powerful indicators, but they can also be deceptive. How many times have we “felt” like something was wrong, only to discover that our instincts were off? Or “felt” afraid of something that turned out to be harmless? Emotions are real, yes—but they don’t always speak truth. They are often rooted in…
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The Teacher Who Changed My Life: A Story of Resilience and Understanding
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? Growing up as a product of the 70s, 80s, and 90s was anything but easy. It was a time when learning disabilities were misunderstood, and those who learned differently were often labeled as troublemakers. In an era where little was known about neurodivergence, children like me were cast…
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Finding Gratitude and Guidance: The Importance of Biblical Foundations
Life is filled with choices, and the paths we choose to take can have lasting effects on our wellbeing—spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. However, when we are unsure if our choices align with what is right, or if we knowingly choose wrong, this uncertainty often leads to worry, frustration, and even ingratitude. These feelings can cloud…
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Finding Freedom and Peace Through Gratitude and Worship
In our fast-paced, often challenging lives, we’re sometimes tempted to let negativity, frustration, and even bitterness creep in. But choosing gratitude and worship in the face of trials can not only transform our outlook but also open the door for unexpected blessings. This isn’t just wishful thinking; it’s a truth supported by science, scripture, and…
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Final Reflection: The Journey Through Hell and the Lessons Learned
Part 8 Over the course of this series, we’ve taken a sobering look at Dante’s Inferno, walking through the various circles of Hell and witnessing the torment of those who have lived in sin, refusing to seek true repentance. From the violent and treacherous souls trapped in eternal suffering to the horrifying visions of Satan…
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Reflections on Dante’s Inferno: Treachery and the Frozen Abyss
Part 7 As we near the end of Dante’s Inferno, we arrive at the most chilling and terrifying part of Hell: the ninth circle, reserved for those who committed the gravest of sins—treachery. It is here that Dante finds himself confronted with frozen despair, and where Satan, bound and frozen in the lake of Cocytus,…
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