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Category: My Story

I Miss Christmases of My Childhood

I often miss childhood Christmases when an eternity passed before Christmas arrived, and Christmas Eve moved so slowly that I … More

Christ, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Decorations, Holidays

2017 in Review: Thankfulness Emerging from the Shadows

As members of the same nation, we share a common consciousness and will likely agree that the events that occurred … More

2017, Adventure, Donald Trump, Faith, God, Hope, Life, Travel

Dwelling on the Blanks

My mind dwells on blanks. I want to know when all the things I’m praying and hoping and seeking and … More

Faith, Hope, Prayer, Waiting

Going Natural: Returning to My God-given Roots

I’ve decided to stop putting strong chemicals and heat in my hair to make it straighter than it is designed … More

Faith, God, Hair, Natural Hair, Personality

The Man Who Sang “I have decided to follow Jesus”

I heard “I have decided to follow Jesus” today, and it reminded of the man who sang at the Foggy … More

City, DC, Foggy Bottom, Jesus, Metro, Washington

I Exalt Thee

One of my favorite worship songs is “I Exalt Thee” by Jesus Culture. About halfway through, the music quiets, and … More

Jesus Culture, Worship, Worship music

The Sea Calls to Me

The ocean is an amazing and mysterious sight, and I am ashamed I never appreciated it until I moved away … More

Beach, Ocean, Summer

Letters Unreturned: A Lesson to Listen, be Kind, and Pray

There are moments from my childhood that always live with me, and sometimes, when my mind starts to wander while … More

Abuse, Child abuse, Depression, Go Ask Alice, Middle School, Prayer

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