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There is no such thing as anxiety...

The End of Anxiety: How Knowing Myself Set Me Free Anxiety is the chaos of being lost—the fear that arises when you do not trust, love, know, or believe in yourself enough to face, handle, embrace, or overcome an experience, whether real or imagined. I haven’t felt anxiety in over 660 days. No panic, no racing thoughts, no knots in my stomach, no dread clawing at my chest. It’s not because life…

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"I’m Not Attracted to You Anymore" the freedom in these words.

Few phrases hit harder than when the person we love says, “I’m not attracted to you anymore.” It feels like a direct assault on our identity, our value, and the very core of who we are. But in reality, while this statement is deeply painful, it holds within it layers of meaning, about them, about us, and the relationship. Understanding these layers and knowing how to respond with grace,…

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Peek out, Come forth, Be seen...

Peek out—if only the edge of a gaze,a flicker where the veil grows thin,for the earth hums low beneath its breath,whispering your name in tones that rise,a hymn spun from roots and restless skies. Come forth—not boldly, but as the tidecreeps in to kiss the unsuspecting shore.You are no tempest, yet storms sleep in you,a quiet surge of untamed lore.The heavens bend,not in pity, but in awe,for you…

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Forgiving Others is About You

Forgiveness is a word that carries the weight of a lifetime, doesn’t it? It’s simple to say, but its depth is something that can drown you before it saves you. For years, I misunderstood forgiveness. I thought it was something I did for the benefit of others, a way to release them from the consequences of their actions. What I didn’t see—what I couldn’t see—was how forgiveness was never about…

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Test Your Peace and Embrace It

Testing Peace and Rest: Where Authenticity Takes Root Peace is a strange thing when you first find it. It feels almost too good, like something you didn’t earn or don’t quite trust yet. It sneaks in quietly as you start peeling back the layers, discovering who you are underneath everything the world told you to be. And then, out of nowhere, your mind goes: Wait, is this okay? I’ve never been…

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The Solitude We Fear and the Self We Find

To be alone is often a fear most cannot consider, much less face. The silence of solitude terrifies because it leaves us with nothing but ourselves, stripped of the noise that so often fills our days and drowns out the questions we are too afraid to ask. Yet, in solitude lies a gift unmatched, a chance to meet the self hidden beneath the weight of the world’s demands. In solitude, we find our…

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I Need Nothing.

“I need nothing.” The words hang in the air like they shouldn’t belong to me, but they do. They weren’t always mine, though. There was a time when the word need felt like an open door to panic, a constant grasping for something—validation, security, meaning—that I didn’t believe I had. Back then, every want disguised itself as a need, and I let it drive me, like a machine powered by fear of not…

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You Better Think Before You Follow... Who's Driving You?

Ideas are a dime a dozen; they’re everywhere, all the time, all at once and it’s very hard to tell we’re even being influenced by them. I’ve engaged in some extremely diverse think tanks only to find the majority of of people just want to be heard. Everyone seems to be an expert, and yet, most of us are not able to complete daily tasks, much less lead others to the promised land. So, why do so…

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The Power of Touch. And it's crutch - this man's thoughts

When a Man is Wanted, Loved, Touched, and Known I’ve lived through the seasons of what it feels like to be wanted and the emptiness of what it feels like when you’re not. There’s a shift that happens in a man when his wife wants him, not just as a partner in life, not just as a provider, but as a man. When she sees you, desires you, and chooses you, something changes. You feel it in your chest,…

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Get Scared... It's the Spark you Need.

Fear as Fuel: A Journey into Adventure and Growth (A Reflection on an Old Discovery) Fear is universal. It touches every part of our lives, shaping the choices we make and the paths we take. For many, fear feels like a wall; stopping progress, stalling dreams, and creating hesitation. But what if fear isn’t the enemy? What if it’s the guide we’ve been waiting for, pointing us toward the things…

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Dead Faith, We're Saved, Let's Live It.

James writes his letter to early Jewish Christians dispersed among the nations, addressing their struggles with living out their faith in a world that challenged their beliefs and tested their character. His audience consisted of believers who were well-acquainted with the Jewish Law but were navigating the new reality of salvation through faith in Christ. They faced persecution, social…

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Balance in Life: Authentic Living by Core Values and Identity

Balance is often misrepresented as a delicate scale requiring equal weight across all aspects of life. For years, I believed this too, chasing perfection by trying to give everything and everyone the same amount of energy and attention. It left me fragmented and exhausted and far from whole. My journey toward true balance was not one of mastery over time or demand, it was a rediscovery of my…

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The Gift of Sexuality: A Reflection on God’s Design, Intimacy, and Redemption

A Gift Sexuality is one of God’s most profound gifts, intricately designed to reflect intimacy, unity, and love. It is not merely a physical act but a deeply spiritual experience that mirrors the covenantal relationship between Christ and His church. As believers, we are called to embrace this gift with reverence and joy, celebrating its fullness within God’s design while rejecting distortions…

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Fasting isn't for Everyone... Discovery, Not Disaster

The Discipline of Fasting: Subtraction for Discovery, Discipline, and Devotion Fasting, as a spiritual discipline, has been practiced across centuries and cultures, from the early biblical narratives to modern health-conscious societies. Yet, its true purpose transcends physical abstinence. At its core, fasting is an act of intentional subtraction—removing worldly dependencies to create space…

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Life in the Spirit: The Simplicity of Knowing God Salvation: The Work of the Spirit Alone I have heard it said too many times that a person’s salvation depends on their understanding of doctrine. People argue that regeneration is proven by how precisely someone grasps sovereign grace or whether they agree with a set of theological points. Let me say this plainly: that is wrong. Regeneration is…

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Deeper Connections: The Path to True Intimacy

Intimacy has often been discussed and understood in narrow terms for much of my life. We’re told intimacy culminates in physical or romantic closeness, tethered to relationships that fit into familiar, accepted frameworks. But my journey has revealed something different—something far more layered, nuanced, and ultimately, fulfilling. This journey has been about discovering a form of intimacy that…

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Opinion: The Lowest Form of Intellect?

What is an opinion but a spark, a flicker of thought? Opinions come swiftly, shaped by past notions and the familiar. They require no great search, no stretching of the mind. But do they truly hold weight? Do they invite us deeper? Consider this: An opinion doesn’t demand of us— it doesn’t command precision, it requires no grounding in truth. Opinions may come and go like breath, leaving…