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The Dormant Seasons of Life
Back in October when I would drive to and from work every day I would pass the splendor of creation that I am sure many of you would see, and I would be awed at the vast beauty and array of colors. The picture above may do some justice, but not enough. I would often… Continue reading
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They say “Don’t Get Bitter Get Better”…
Have you ever wondered what it really means to “switch the letters”? Here recently I have been working through some really hard stuff. Parts of my story that have been difficult to embrace, not because I can’t but because it shows me a side of myself that I have never had to show anyone else.… Continue reading
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Catch Fire!
When you see a picture of fire many things come to mind. A house on fire. A car on fire. The Hunger Games book, “Catching Fire”, etc. None of these are what I am referencing when I say, “Catch Fire”! Far too often, those of us who have survived various forms of trauma, still walk… Continue reading
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Off the Grid…Day 4
When God shows you an aerial view of your life…what you do with it can say a lot about the direction you are willing to go in life. What do I mean by that? Since I have been off all social media sites, I have been able to refocus. My distractions have been eliminated. I… Continue reading
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Day 1: Off The Grid
Today starts the first day of the “Off the Grid” Challenge! No social media for 21 days! Yes, you read that right! Absolutely none! I accepted the challenge while attending Church on Fire in Harrison, Ohio last weekend with a friend of mine. As soon as the picture showing “Off the Grid” popped up on… Continue reading
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Pain teaches us
I have come to the realization that pain teaches us many things throughout our lives. Most of embrace the lessons and move on but many of us hold onto the pain like badges of honor, allowing it to affect every aspect of our lives. The latter was me. I held onto the pain, wore it… Continue reading
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The Rescue
Jeremiah 1:19 “They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. For a long time I was not sure if I would ever be rescued. There were many times throughout my life where I would pray for God to save me… Continue reading
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It’s Time to Stop Wandering
Many people use the old clique’ “not all who wander are lost” quite a bit these days. Some even get it tattooed with a compass pointing in all directions. It leaves one to ponder how many take the time reveal at what J.R.R. Tolkien was really talking about when he wrote: “All that is gold… Continue reading
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When we hide…
We hide behind masks. We hide behind pain. We hide like the grout used to cover up holes and imperfections in the backsplashes as a kitchen is being redesigned. We hide behind complacency. We hide behind dead end jobs sometimes complaining but most times enduring the suffering never looking for better because we feel stuck… Continue reading
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Live the Vow
Live the Vow “Live the Vow”…These three very profound words were spoke to me on a very healing and profound trip I took a couple of weeks ago and I have been meditating on what it means to do just that…”Live the Vow”. So what does it really mean to “Live the Vow”? What is… Continue reading
ROOTED RENEGADE 