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Have you ever read or heard something that you knew God meant for you to hear right at that moment—the kind of knowing that resonates in your soul and allows your breathing to relax, your mind to settle, and your heart to rest?⁣⠀ 949 27
We said traditional vows—the kind that have the deep wisdom of history, the kind that bind up promises like “for richer or poorer, in sickness and health” before we knew just how we’d need to rest on those covenant vows to each other. ⠀ 124 7
My teeth were chattering, but I was not cold. Sitting in the counselor’s office waiting for my husband to speak was one of the longest moments I’ve endured. That day, I learned the results of his lie detector test and heard his full confession for the first time. My heart raced and my stomach was tied in knots. I knew deep within that nothing could prepare me for what I was about to hear. [...]⁣⠀ 105 10
“How was your Christmas?” I asked my friend. It had been a long while since we'd caught up on life.⠀ 211 21
Anyone else currently experiencing the joys and throes of toddlerhood? My youngest is equal parts sweet and feisty, and she has developed a taste for all things sugary and salty - to match her personality. ⠀ 160 11
They say truth is stranger than fiction and there’s been a time or three when this was a theme for my life. ⠀ 123 6

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