Tag: hope
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And Yet
Whew, friend … this year has been doing the MOST. But you know what? God’s goodness keeps showing up right in the middle of the hard stuff. In my latest post, I’m sharing why those little words “and yet” matter so much. (Spoiler alert: Because they remind us there’s still beauty and blessings worth holding…
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Not Too Late
Can I be honest? At this stage in life, I sometimes feel like the clock is ticking louder than ever. And family health challenges this year have added to the quiet pressure of time. I often reflect: How much time do I truly have left to manifest the dreams God planted in me years…
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Twice the Kleenex
I knew it would happen. I just didn’t know how incredibly bittersweet it would be. “It” = riding another wave of change as our two oldest kiddos launch new chapters of their lives. When our daughter and older son were tiny tots with chubby cheeks in car seats, Joel and I would sometimes reflect, “They’re…
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Last Monday
Content Warning: This post addresses suicide prevention and encourages help-seeking. If you or someone near you needs support, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HELLO or HOLA to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. Our family’s to-do list stays filled to the brim with errands. And, as a general rule,…
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A Whole Lot More
Every Sunday, for eight weeks and counting, a lot more happens in our home. We smile a lot more. Grateful tears fall a lot more. We breathe deep sighs of relief a lot more. You see, the enemy came for my sweet husband on Sunday morning just after Valentine’s Day. His attack was clearly meant…
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Benediction
All January long, my hubby and I reflected in agreement: “This month has felt way longer than 31 days.” Indeed, this new year has arrived with a lot of chaos, distraction, and mass grief. Each day seems to bring something that feels like a whole lot of lot. Finding the balance of being informed about…
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Less Is More
Last year did a number on me, y’all. More hate between Red and Blue. Deep hurt as a 92 percent Black woman who voted for the common good (because we’re completely – not selectively – honest about the country we love, too). Knowing that so many folks voted for rich people who are clearly self-serving,…
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Been Knew
Hey, 92% Crew. You okay? I know. While all the feels started well before November 5, the last couple of weeks have just been EXTRA. Like collective grief on steroids. The fact is: We’re deeply disappointed. Hurt. Ticked off. But not completely surprised. We been knew. As 92%ers, we’ve heard it all. Been called out…
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In Joy
I thank the Creator of the universe for another rotation around the sun today. While I’m a low-key introvert who is happy to celebrate my birthday quietly, I don’t take my special day each year for granted. So many so dear to me are no longer here. Others born the same year have flown high,…
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Running
Sooooo, is it just me, or has 2024 arrived with some sass and major attitude? As 2023 faded away, I had high hopes that the new year would at least try to be on Santa’s Nice List for 2024. At least start out on the good foot (nod to The Godfather of Soul James Brown).…
