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Continue reading →: The One Who Raised Me & The One Who Made MeY’all, there’s just something about a good father. The kind of presence that knows how to fix a leaky sink, calm a chaotic room, wrestle a stubborn lawnmower, or lighten a heavy moment with a perfectly timed joke. My Dad has always been that man.He’s got quiet wisdom that sneaks…
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Continue reading →: Lately, My Heart Has Been FullLately, my heart has been carrying a lot. Grief comes in waves, and recently, one came crashing in out of nowhere. Recently, as I was preparing for a big moment in my day, a wave of emotion swept over me. And honestly… I felt like it was Mom. Almost like…
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Continue reading →: Burnt Biscuits and Grace – Remembering You’re EnoughHave you ever felt like you just aren’t enough? Like no matter how hard you try, you’re falling short – maybe with your family, your job, your faith, or just the everyday demands piling up. If you’re anything like me, those moments come more often than we’d like to admit.…
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Continue reading →: When Plan A Fails… Try Plan GLetting Go of Control and Trusting God’s Greater Purpose We humans sure do love to plan. We come up with Plan A, then a backup Plan B, just in case. Some of us even go down the alphabet with what-ifs and backup ideas – especially when life feels uncertain or…
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Continue reading →: When the Corsage Turns WhiteMother’s Day looks different this year. For as long as I can remember, my mom wore a corsage every Mother’s Day. It was her way of honoring the tradition—and the mothers who came before her. I always admired how she wore it with grace and pride, a small flower pinned…
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Continue reading →: Finding Your Pink Again 🦩There’s something I recently learned about flamingos that’s been sitting in my heart ever since. When flamingos care for their young—or for others in their group—they can begin to lose their bright pink color. Their feathers fade. They grow pale. It’s because caring takes energy, nutrients, and time. It pulls…
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Continue reading →: Yesterday, We Celebrated You, MommaYesterday, the date on the calendar held a familiar weight, a day that for so many years was filled with cake and the sound of our off-key “Happy Birthday” song. Yesterday was Momma’s birthday. This year, the celebration looked different. Instead of gathering around a table full of her goodies,…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Basin: Lessons in Humility for TodayWe often picture it: Jesus, kneeling with a basin and towel, washing the disciples’ feet. It’s a powerful image, one that almost immediately evokes humility. However, let’s look beyond the literal act. It wasn’t just about cleaning dirty feet; it was a lesson for a world obsessed with power and…
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Continue reading →: Calloused Hands or Calloused Hearts…Do we have the serving hands of the Potter or a heart that has grown cold and hardened? Picture the hands of a carpenter, shaping wood with skill and purpose. The hands of a potter, molding clay with gentle care. The hands of a healer, reaching out in compassion. There’s…
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Continue reading →: Tears, Tangles, and Truth: Life’s Messy MomentsThis week has been a whirlwind. Tonight was no different. With the recent loss of Mom, I still find myself going through waves of grief, tears that come unexpectedly, and moments where I feel completely undone. Tonight I found myself at the grocery store, fresh from visiting her graveside and…
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