Hope For A Heart Thirsty For Love
I stand on the porch of my tiny playhouse, my thoughts as long as my brown braid. Spruce trees tower behind me, gilded in slanting sunshine, and warm summer air…
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Carina Alanson
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Carina Alanson is a writer, life coach, and course creator who is passionate about helping women live with purpose and grow in their relationship with God. A former professional counselor, she has degrees in psychology and counseling. She lives in the subarctic town of Fairbanks, Alaska, where she enjoys scenic drives with her husband, nature walks, and reading by the fire. For more encouragement and other resources for vibrant living visit carinaalanson.com
The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God—And So Do You
Every spring in my hometown of Fairbanks, Alaska, the return of migratory birds is eagerly anticipated. The Canada geese are always the first to arrive. Their honking, so mournful it…
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Holding on to Hope in the Midst of Disappointed Dreams
One of my favorite New Year rituals is unwrapping a brand new planner. I’m an old-school paper gal, and I relish running my hands over the smooth, creamy, blank pages—pages…
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You may be Qualified, but are you Called?
A couple of summers ago, I attended a training on postpartum mood disorders. After sharing all sorts of helpful treatment techniques, the instructor concluded with a discussion on the lack…
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Planted by Water: Going Deeper in a Dry Season
A DRY SEASON My soul was thirsty, dry, and weak. I felt like I’d been put through a wringer and every last molecule of moisture had been wicked away. For…
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