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I’m Just Hot
This isn’t some profound writing. I’m just hot. I’m tired of being hot, and summer isn’t even here yet. Growing up, I was always cold. It wasn’t warm out until it was past 80 in my book. I was the lady in the meme walking down the runway in a sweater onesie. Not really, but…
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Gifted, Not Bad
I recall a moment in elementary school when I pushed a boy, not realizing I pushed him right where he had stitches. I also recall getting into trouble at school for it. The next thing I remember is being sent to another school on the other side of town. I thought it was a school…
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Healing Without the Hoops – My MS Journey: Part 3
The Beginning When I was first diagnosed, I encountered some in my family and my faith community who had a whole lot to say to me. I know these people love me and want the best for me, so please know that I am not saying that people were spiteful or intentionally trying to be…
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A Diagnosis – My MS Journey: Part 2
In March of 2018, I had some doctor appointments to figure out what was going on with me. One was to my allergist because I had what I thought to be recurring sinus infections. My normal doctor was out that day and a different doctor saw me. I believe this was divine intervention getting me…
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The Day My World Shifted – My MS Journey: Part 1
March is MS Awareness month. This series is an updated version of my MS journey. It started with a moment I didn’t understand. This was followed by months of symptoms. I tried to explain them away. Eventually, I received a diagnosis that changed how I see my body, my faith, and myself. What you’re about…
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My Experience with Church Hurt, Part 4
This is the final part of my series on church hurt. In the first three posts, I shared experiences that reshaped how I view community, leadership, and trust within the church. This last post isn’t about the wound — it’s about the healing. It’s about what I’ve learned, what I’ve released, and how God has…
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My Experience with Church Hurt, Part 3
Hurt…Again When we found our new church in 2016, I thought the hard part was over. I was hopeful—maybe even a little naive. I wanted this to be the place where healing turned into belonging. But healing isn’t always linear, and community can be both beautiful and complicated. A New Church, A New Hope I…
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My Experience with Church Hurt, Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, I shared how I grew up in church. I also discussed how I poured myself into ministry. Eventually, I reached a breaking point. It left me burned out and disillusioned. Walking away was both freeing and unsettling. I didn’t know who I was outside of constant church involvement. Part…
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My Experience with Church Hurt, Part 1
**I want to approach this gingerly. I realize some people have suffered severe abuse and are now dealing with the resulting trauma and crisis of faith. It’s important to note that I am only speaking from my own experience. I fully acknowledge and respect that each person’s experience of church hurt is unique and valid.**…
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Banner Year
In the year of our Lord, two thousand and twenty-five…nah, I’m just kidding. For real though, this has been a big year for me. This is the year that I celebrated 50 years of life. At the end of last year, I had an idea. I knew how I wanted to celebrate. I wanted to…
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