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Meant for Beauty.
What is God’s will for your life? What is His will for mine? As Christians we wrestle with this question a lot. It’s similar to the question everyone asks themselves— “What is my purpose?” I think we make it more complicated than it has to be. But it’s understandable considering all the options out there. …
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Being.
I sit at the table and listen to the strange sounds that come from the refrigerator. The dog is snoring. I look out the window; no color. I see shades of brown and grey in every direction. One moment there’s stillness and structure. The next minute the wind gusts and flows, moving the trees. The…
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Bigger.
It’s a really big world out there. So many people. So many cultures, ideas and stories to tell. When I think about it all, I feel so small. I am a nobody in this great, big, ever changing world. Not only do I feel small, but sometimes I also feel overwhelmed. Uncertainty and fear overtake…
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Remember: You are Loved.
Love. There’s so many ways to love- to receive it, to give it. There are love languages, brotherly love, romantic love, pet love, love of a parent, love of a grandparent. But wouldn’t you say the spirit of it all is the same? It all comes down to sacrifice… putting that person above yourself, right? …
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I Don’t Know.
Why is it so challenging to try new things or listen to knew ideas? Especially the older we get? We don’t want to step out of our own comfort zone. I have had several interactions with other adults who tend to act pretty stubborn in their thoughts and actions. I am guilty of this. I…
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Financial Freedom
Financial freedom. Doesn’t that sound like a dream? Who wouldn’t want that? Everyone is striving for some kind of success or financial goal. Whether it’s driven by straight greed, fear or by the will to provide for a family— it’s real and it’s difficult. I don’t want to get into the state of the economy…
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Young and Free.
I turned 30 last weekend. I have heard stories of people feeling totally undone by this number. Aging is hard. Letting go is hard. Moving on is hard. I honestly do not feel very affected by it at this point. I believe it’s more about your perception than anything. I mean yes- aging is inevitable-…
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Foggy Mornings.
I wake up to a thick mist outside. The air is heavy. It’s quiet. Everything in front of me seems so close; everything far away is out of sight. It lays like a thick blanket on the earth, shielding her from the sun. It blurs the colors around me, making everything look a shade of…
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I feel small.
It’s a really big world out there. So many people. So many cultures, ideas and stories to tell. Sometimes I feel so small when I think about it all. I am a nobody in this great, big, ever growing world. Even though I feel small, I believe every individual has the capacity for BIG dreams…
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Get Out There and Move.
Holistic living seems unattainable sometimes or just downright unrealistic. The expense of healthy food, the extra time it takes to exercise, the motivation… not to mention the shaming we do to ourselves. The weight of the problems we face in life can be unbearable. How on earth could there be time to think about “holistic…
Kristen Henderlong 