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Finding Balance Between Faith and Reality
I did something a little dramatic recently. Not completely reckless, but definitely a leap. The kind of decision you make when you’re tired of overthinking your own life and finally choose movement and peace over certainty. I told a friend about it afterward, expecting support, maybe even excitement. Instead she paused and said, “I believe… Continue reading
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What I’ve Learned About Redirection and Rejection

You’ve heard it before. “When one door closes, another one opens.” “Everything happens for a reason.” And the oh-so-popular, “God won’t give you anything you can’t handle.” But let’s be honest. When you’re going through a rough patch or facing a rejection, those clichés don’t exactly bring comfort. In fact, sometimes they can be downright… Continue reading