Our world is dark. This has always been true since the Fall, but over the past few years, the darkness has become increasingly prevalent and undeniable in Western culture. Once a place where the name of Jesus was celebrated at Christmas, we now find ourselves silenced and shamed into not speaking His name. Even the […]
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I celebrated my fiftieth birthday last weekend. Since then, I have taken some time to reflect on my life — not just on what I have, but on Who has carried me. My life has not always been easy. It has not been perfect. There have been seasons marked by fear, struggle, pain, uncertainty, and
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Do you ever feel like your life is one long performance? Constantly trying to measure up, be enough, do enough—only to end the day with that same old sinking feeling: I still don’t measure up. If you’ve struggled with disordered eating, perfectionism, or persistent shame around your body or your worth, this may sound all
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John 8:12 – “Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my life before recovery from anorexia. Those days felt like deep darkness.I often felt like a small boat, tossed about
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Anyone who knows me knows that my natural speed is slower than most. I need time—to process, to decide, to take that first step. And for most of my life, I’ve felt like an oddball because of this. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told to hurry up. “Stop being so pokey!”
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Authenticity in a World of Imitation There’s something refreshing about authenticity. When we think about objects like paintings, sculptures, or antique furniture, we realize that being “authentic” doesn’t mean being flawless. In fact, these original pieces are often scuffed, scratched, or worn—but their value remains. Why? Because they’re real. They’re the original, not a replica.
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Understanding the Difference Between Our Image and Our Identity in Christ As believers, we often hear about the importance of understanding our identity in Christ, but what exactly does that mean? And how does it differ from our image — the way we see ourselves or how others perceive us? To gain clarity, we must
What Is Grace? We often use the word grace without fully grasping what it means—or why it matters. For me, this was especially true when I began recovering from an eating disorder. I had spent years living in a world of black-and-white thinking. My eating-disordered brain calculated everything down to the finest detail. I believed
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From Body Projects to Embracing God’s Creation “Our bodies are not a project or a problem to be solved.” – Jess Connolly We may never say it out loud, but in today’s visually-driven and body-obsessed culture, we often live as if our bodies are projects to be perfected. Influencers, social media experts, and popular culture
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Failure—we don’t even like the sound of the word. Our success-and-results-oriented society doesn’t allow space for failure. We are told, “If you dream it, you can be it!” The pressure is on, and if something is slipping out of our grasp, we try to cover it up, fudge the books – anything to ensure no
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