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Healing From The Past

It’s a journey and a process. Sometimes, I’d rather arrive at the end of it all, RIGHT NOW, healed, whole, restored, and all in a matter of seconds (which God has totally done!), however I am finding that He also loves the process of healing and the journey to wholeness. This can mean revisiting memories… Continue reading Healing From The Past

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Different Is Not Always Bad

It’s Christmastime again! I love the lights, the snow, and the joy that is present in the air. There is such a feeling of hope during the holidays. Even though things might be hard, there’s still some light somewhere that makes it better, at least a little. If Christmas looks very different for you this… Continue reading Different Is Not Always Bad

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When You Have To Say Goodbye

Death is hard. There are so many facets to these situations that make them all one-of-a-kind. The heavenly wisdom and comfort needed is also therefore tailored to each instance. What do you do when you have a family member passing on and yet your children still need you and your spouse still needs you? These… Continue reading When You Have To Say Goodbye

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The Truth About Your Past: Part Two

Let’s take this thought train about being set free from our past(s), and apply it to our motherhood and parenting. We all have or had parents in some shape or form. Some of our parenting and growing up situations were great and some were much less than ideal. We all have a “parenting past”, and… Continue reading The Truth About Your Past: Part Two

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The Truth About Your Past: Part One

Everyone has a past. And here’s the truth: There will always be opportunities to hold onto trauma and regrets and to see them play out again and again through different situations as life goes on. It is a lie that this baggage stays buried in the past. If it’s not dealt with and surrendered to… Continue reading The Truth About Your Past: Part One