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God and humans…a match literally made in Heaven

Over dinner not too long ago a friend asked me why I love Jesus so much, and I had never stopped to ask myself that. Obviously, I love Jesus because he died on the cross for my sins, because he came to earth as a human and understands everything I’m going through, because he healed… Continue reading God and humans…a match literally made in Heaven

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The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail

In April of this year I went with a group from my church to a refugee camp in Reynosa, Mexico. I was only there for three days, but I came away completely changed by the experience. We spoke with dozens of people who had faced so many trials and sacrificed so much to travel to… Continue reading The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail

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Sober Tips for the Newly Sober

In April 2019 I poured the last of a bottle of wine down the drain and set out on my sobriety journey. The story behind my desire to become sober is complex, but it has been one of the most important decisions of my life. It is mostly second nature now, but it was extremely… Continue reading Sober Tips for the Newly Sober

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Surviving Mommy Wine Culture

It’s an unpopular topic, but it needs to be said. We have a toxic culture around wine and motherhood. Alcohol is being marketed to moms at an unprecedented rate. Not only alcohol, but products touting alcohol usage specifically by young mothers. You don’t have to look very far to see what I mean. These images… Continue reading Surviving Mommy Wine Culture