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Give a Dam... A Warning to Men

Give a Dam… A Warning to Men

I have heard too many stories in the past year of women who have suffered with neglect from their husbands. These men have chosen to love themselves over their wives. The wives gave their husbands many warnings over the years, even going to counseling, telling them that things were not good and change needed to happen; yet the men lashed out at them when the women finally stood up for themselves…

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A Random Jordan Peterson Quote

A Random Jordan Peterson Quote

I’m back.

It’s been almost one year since I last posted on this blog. And what a year it has been. I’ll have to write an update on that another day, but for now I wanted to encourage you guys with a random Jordan Peterson quote from a video I’ve been watching. I wish I had heard this 10 years ago. Perhaps I would have progressed faster in life. I suppose all things happen for a reason, though,…

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Realizations: Thirteen

I am no longer the daughter of an abusive, manipulative man. I am no longer a victim. I have been reborn as a child of God.  My circumstances no longer define me. I need to begin to live like this. To fully embrace the inheritance I have been granted and to walk as a disciple with Christ.  For I am more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus who loves me. I want to pursue this next step in life…

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Stenanigans: Six

Warning: Explicit lyrics I’ve been thinking about suicide a lot lately. No, I’m not thinking about committing it. I’ve been thinking about why people do. Ever since I heard about the suicide of Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, it’s been weighing heavy on my mind. As someone who battles depression, I can understand…

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Stenanigans: Five

We need to evaluate whether our tasks are accomplishing or avoiding what God has directed us to. It’s funny to me how quickly I forget wisdom during stressful times. I wrote that in my last Stenanigans post 10 months ago when I was figuring out what it means to follow God. And now I am back in the same boat, waiting to see where God is leading me. I came across my old blog post as I was…

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Chest heaving, Sobs leaving My mouth as I cry. Eyes swelling, Mind dwelling On all the mistakes I’ve made. Heart aching, Soul shaking, Longing for relief. Knees bending, Arms rending Themselves up in defeat. Lips forming Songs flowing, As praise at once ascends Courage rising, Deep sighing, I wipe my tears and stand. Pupils dilate, Senses elevate, Searching for something more Than a meager…

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Evolution My second art project :) I was so blessed to have @new_michael_ build a display for my piece. Never have I received so much encouragement about my art in one night. My goodness. I feel so humbled by it all! #origami #art #makeart2017 #stenanigans

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A Psalm

O God, I am weary. The enemy knows my weakness. If I turn to the left, he lies in wait. But my heart takes courage for you are my deliverer. Even in the darkest valleys, your light directs my steps. Lord, you know my heart. Teach my feet to never falter, so that they may continue forward even as my doubts assail me. Write your Word on my heart so I may be equipped for your work. The enemy has…

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Realizations: Twelve

I am an idiot. I never chose to be an idiot; I didn’t want to be one. But I was born into it. Past idiots have hurt me. I’ve been able to avoid idiots for some time, but myself? Ah, there is the battle. Sometimes I wish I could crawl out of my brain. I wish I could escape from this.. from these idiotic mistakes that I make. Funny how when I am an idiot and hurt myself, I seem to be okay with it.…

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Realizations: Eleven

Imagine you have been hiking through a forest for weeks. You have been told to follow a path, and you have obeyed for the most part, though not without wandering at some points. You have been searching for a well… And suddenly, you see it in the distance. But this well is putrid. It is covered in moss and debris. Your heart skips a beat when you spot it. Is this it? It is not what I expected. You…

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Realizations: Ten

Found. It is a simple word. Five letters. One syllable.  What comes to your mind when you see that word? What emotions do you go through when you find an item you were looking for? Or if you are feeling lost and then are found? Perhaps a story comes to mind. Or perhaps you long to be found by someone. Your parent(s)? Friends? Future partner? God? This word is theme for the arts program I am…

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Realizations: Ten-- Part One

Realizations: Ten– Part One

Found. It is a simple word. Five letters. One syllable.  What comes to your mind when you see that word? What emotions do you go through when you find an item you were looking for? Or if you are feeling lost and then are found? Perhaps a story comes to mind. Or perhaps you long to be found by someone. Your parent(s)? Friends? Future partner? God? This word is theme for the arts program I am in…

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Realizations: Nine

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10 Restore. Confirm. Strengthen. Establish. These are the things that I have longed for over the past 5 years. Ever since I graduated highschool, I have been seeking something greater than myself in my life. It…

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#ChristmasEve

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Feeling like Santa today! Merry Christmas to these 4 wonderful customers <3

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