Healing
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The Weight of Wanting to be Beautiful
A reflection on how loss of control—not vanity—often fuels body image struggles; how even “good theology” can quietly turn into self-management; how algorithms and beauty standards shape our thoughts without us noticing; and how God gently met me in the… Continue reading
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A unique, yet not-so-unique journey to motherhood
My Story – What Culture Taught Me Growing up in the church, I was often asked, “Do you have a boyfriend?”, “When will you get one?”, “How many kids do you want?” These questions weren’t necessarily harmful, but I noticed… Continue reading
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A Nuanced Reflection on International Women’s Day: Men Matter Too
I’m going to make a slightly controversial post on International Women’s Day—because I’m a woman, and I can. 😛 I want to say that I am the woman I am today because of the women AND the men in my… Continue reading
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when friendships go through life changes
A lot of change happens in our twenties. I’ve seen those funny posts go around saying that we have friends in every stage of life – friends who are single, friends who are married, friends who are parents… and I… Continue reading
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Truths from 2021: God Prepares
“We’re getting threatening angry calls because people think you are over the limit in your guest count. You’re not over the limit and are clearly following the rules, but we think you better call off the reception” – the day… Continue reading
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To Be a Jesus Feminist
Why is my body sexualized even when I wear the most modest clothes? Is it because of the way that I stand? The way I conduct myself? Is it my age? Is it the way I smile/don’t smile? (I was… Continue reading
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The Child Within
“I’m no longer a slave to fear, I am a child of God,” sings Jonathon David Helser and Melissa Helser, and recently Hillsong’s “Who You Say I am” has resonated with me as I reflect on their song lyrics that… Continue reading
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Being Brave: Being Vulnerable
“Your identity is in Christ. It’s not in your grades, your performance as a student, it’s not in boys – how many do or don’t like you, it’s not in your friends –or lack thereof, it’s not in how you… Continue reading
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Why I Believe
Faith has become a controversial topic in a world of seekers today. Many are curious to know what’s out there, and are hungry for the truth. But how we do know what is the truth? How do we know if… Continue reading
