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Mending Holes In A Wounded Soul
“There’s a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza…” — my sister and I used to sing this ridiculous song over and over as children, giggling with delight as we pictured dear Henry trying to fix his leaky bucket only to come back to the fact that he needs his bucket to fix his…
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Ancora Imparo: A Childlike Zeal For Living
As a mother, when my son was young, my happiest moments occurred amidst the giggles and joys of experiencing life. His delight was my delight. Now in his 20s, he still has moments of excitement he shares with me, but with each year, it grew less and less. Nearly 10 years ago, I stumbled upon…
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How To Stop Second-Guessing Yourself
A woman I deeply admire recently said, “Stop overthinking life like you have to have an answer for every situation or feeling. That’s not how life works. We figure it all out by just living; by messing up and making mistakes; by missing an opportunity, or by seeking advice and not taking it….Sometimes we have…
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Coming Face-To-Face With My Doubts
Here’s how I recently faced my doubts. I’ll say this from the beginning: this particular season of second-guessing nearly led to walking away from what I firmly believe is my calling. I am so grateful that Holy Spirit taught me to slow down, remove the emotion, and lean into Him. It took a few days,…
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Ways I’ve Learned To Protect Your Energy
Today I write this post as a bit of scolding to myself. This morning, I had a total meltdown mentally and emotionally; but it was completely avoidable. That’s because I’ve been whispering to myself for days, “Protect your energy,” as I started feeling weary. I ignored my own advice. For days, I’ve had warning signs…
