Tag: grace
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A Little Grace: On Managing & Sustaining Creativity
I’m a creative. I never really called myself that until the past couple of years, but it’s true. I have always felt called to create, whether that’s writing for myself or others, making music and singing songs, taking photos, or even making artwork. God instilled this creative bone in me that I can’t get rid […]
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Older & Kinda Wiser: Takeaways From Year 26
I turn 27 this month. 27 years!!! 27 years of growing older and kinda wiser, of making mistakes, finding joy, and seeking Truth. 27 years of laughing at myself, rejoicing and weeping with others, and finding out who I am. Year 26 was a big one: I moved into and out of my parents’ home, […]
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A Thankful & Delighted Heart: On Non-Plans & Law School
I’m going to law school. Let me say it again and say it louder: I AM GOING TO LAW SCHOOL!!!! Four years ago in Nashville, I decided I wanted to pursue a law degree. For the past three years, I battled debilitating depression and discouraging anxiety. I had mood swings and low dips and dark, […]
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Get Up & Follow: On Grace That Moves
Have you ever been paralyzed by fear? I know I have. When I first moved back from Nashville and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I faced crippling fear and anxiety. Afraid I would always be depressed. Anxious that I would never be able to feel a sense of normalcy again. Afraid I would always be […]
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Leaving Behind & Looking Ahead
2018 is gone. I’m not going to miss it much. Yes, there was much excitement — like becoming an aunt, solo-tripping to Prague, getting promoted, going on dates (after a long, long dry spell). But there was also a lot of hurt — saying goodbye to friends who passed, letting go of a big dream, […]
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Grace & Peace To You: On Kindness Through Faith
“Grace and peace.” This is how Paul greets the early churches in his letters from prison. These are the words Paul uses first and foremost to encourage fellow Christians. Lately I need more grace and peace. I need more grace and peace for myself. I need to feel God’s good grace at the end of […]
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What It’s Like To Live With High-Functioning Depression
High-functioning depression can be hard to see. But that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Here are a few of my symptoms with depression: When I feel depressed, my energy is extremely low. I have zero motivation to get out of bed, shower or even change clothes. My high-functioning depression is very present, even when it’s […]
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