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Pause and Reflect: Finding Meaning on Christmas Day

Amid the flurry of wrapping paper, the laughter of loved ones, and the aroma of Christmas dinner wafting through the air, it’s easy to let Christmas Day pass by in a blur of activity. But in the quiet moments, when the chaos slows and the day begins to settle, we are reminded of what Christmas truly means. This year, take a moment to pause and reflect. Christmas isn’t just about the traditions…

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Christmas Looks Different Now — And That’s Okay

Christmas used to be loud. It was a house full of people, overlapping conversations, kids piled on the floor, food coming out of every oven, and laughter that never really stopped. It was chaos in the best way. When you grow up celebrating Christmas with a large family, you assume that’s just what Christmas is. Then life changes. People move away. Some pass on. Families shrink. Traditions…

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Ringing in the New Year with God: Starting Fresh with Faith

As the clock strikes midnight, a new year begins—a blank slate, a fresh chapter waiting to be written. It’s a time of celebration, hope, and anticipation for what lies ahead. Amidst the noise of fireworks and the excitement of new beginnings, there’s no better way to step into the future than by centering your heart and mind on God. Here are some meaningful ways to welcome the new year with God…

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Stand Firm in the Faith

We live in a time when it feels like evil is celebrated and truth is despised. Christians are mocked, silenced, and targeted simply for believing what God has said from the very beginning. But no matter what the world throws at us, we are called to stand firm. Jesus Himself warned us: “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” – John 15:18 That verse hits home. If…

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Surviving the Back-to-School Rush Without Losing Your Dang Mind

Y’all. I swear it was just April, and now here we are again: Walmart aisles are picked over, school supply lists are longer than the Old Testament, and kids suddenly remember they need new shoes the day before school starts. Welcome to the beautiful chaos known as Back to School season. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer with a kindergartener and a lump in your throat, here’s how to…

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The Day My Great-Grandparents Showed Up

by feralsouthernmom I was maybe five or six, running wild outside like Southern kids do — barefoot, dirty, free. It was one of those thick summer days where the heat settles in your bones and time slows to a crawl. I looked across the street — just an ordinary glance — toward the spot where my great-grandparents used to live. That little house held stories I didn’t yet understand. But that day,…

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Stop Picking and Choosing Who’s Worth the Gospel

If there’s one thing I know, it’s that Jesus didn’t come for the polished. He didn’t seek out the clean, the perfect, or the put-together. He sat with the messy, the broken, and the flat-out rejected. So why do some followers of Jesus, act like we’re supposed to be selective about who we share the gospel with? Let me say this plainly: the gospel is for everyone. The gospel is for the addict, the…

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: A Personal Reflection for Mental Health Awareness Month

May was Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to break the silence, dismantle the stigma, and remind ourselves and each other that it’s okay to not be okay. This phrase has become something of a cultural mantra, but for me, it’s more than just words. It’s a truth I’ve had to learn through deeply personal experience. My mother struggled with alcohol addiction for most of my life. What began as a…

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Bird Watcher

A short poem of someone I once was. I used to laugh from the porch real loud,At folks with binoculars, heads in the clouds.“Who stares at robins for hours on end?Go get a hobby,” I’d condescend. But time has a way of humbling pride—Now I’m the one by the lakeside, wide-eyed.I used to make fun of people for bird watchin’Now here I am, a bird watcher, clockin’ The flash of a hawk cutting the…

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When You Don’t Feel Like Enough: A Mother’s Reflection on God’s Love

Mother’s Day is supposed to be a celebration—a day of flowers, hugs, and sweet words. But for many of us, behind the smiles and thank-yous, there’s a quiet voice that whispers, “Am I really doing enough?” I’ve been there. I still am, some days. The moments I lose my patience. The days I feel invisible. The nights I lie awake, wondering if I’m failing the very people I love most. Motherhood is…

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Inflation and Patience: Navigating Uncertain Financial Times

Inflation is a reality that impacts us all. From rising grocery bills to increasing housing costs, it can feel like your hard-earned money d

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Pause and Reflect: Finding Meaning on Christmas Day

Amid the flurry of wrapping paper, the laughter of loved ones, and the aroma of Christmas dinner wafting through the air, it’s easy to let C

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Christmas Past: Remembering Loved Ones and Finding Comfort in God

The holiday season, with its bright lights and joyful carols, often stirs bittersweet emotions for many of us. Christmas is a time to gather

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Managing Stress: Effective Strategies for a Balanced Life

New post for today! How do you manage stress?

Managing Stress: Effective Strategies for a Balanced Life

Stress is that unwelcome guest who shows up uninvited, eats all your snacks, and refuses to leave. Whether it stems from work, personal rela