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I realized how much of my softness I had lost from always feeling like I had to protect myself. But I won’t allow what I’ve been through to take away my fun, loving, and caring identity. My prayer is for God to heal my heart and soften it again because living so heavy and guarded…
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I never knew being a disciple of Jesus could feel this hard. I’ve read my Bible. I know Jesus faced opposition. The Pharisees questioned Him, people rejected Him, and those who carried His message faced resistance too. Still, somewhere in my heart, I thought the hardest rejection of His ways would come from the world.…
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I wanted to share something I recently started doing. Sometimes, the pain caused by what happened to us doesn’t leave as quickly as we forgive. We may genuinely forgive someone, but the hurt, betrayal, or childhood scar can still affect us. I’ve noticed that the longer I hold on to the pain, the deeper its…
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Have you ever sat back after finally learning something God had been trying to teach you for years and thought, “Dang, I could have avoided so much conflict if I had just taken heed sooner”? I know I have. There were lessons God tried to show me, but I was not ready to receive them.…
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I’m learning that not every relationship is meant to last forever. People grow, change, and sometimes grow apart, but I can appreciate what each relationship taught me and move forward without anger, bitterness, or animosity. There is freedom in releasing people while still having enough peace to greet them genuinely.
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I am learning to stop exhausting myself by defending my name against lies. God knows the truth, and I can choose peace, forgiveness, and love without giving everyone access to my life. I do not have to prove who I am—my character will speak for itself.
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Surrendering what was no longer good for me was easier than accepting how deeply it had hurt me. In this season, I am learning that acceptance does not excuse the pain—it allows me to face the truth, heal, and finally become free.
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America may no longer have laws requiring segregation, but our neighborhoods, schools, churches, and relationships show that we are still deeply divided. As Christians, we cannot continue ignoring this reality. We must lead the way in breaking down racial barriers, building genuine relationships, and demonstrating the unconditional love of Christ to all people.
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Change can feel uncomfortable because it requires us to release what is familiar and trust God with the unknown. However, a true encounter with God transforms us. What we lose during the process often creates room for something better. When God leads the change, we can trust that He is preparing us for a greater…
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There comes a season when you realize you’re not grieving the money, possessions, or opportunities you lost—you’re grieving the time you can never get back. After years of sacrificing for people who later mistreated me, I’ve wrestled with hurt, disappointment, and the challenge of obeying Jesus’ command to love those who have wounded me. While…
