Tag: hurt
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From Strength To Strength: On Springs In The Valley
A few mornings ago, I read an encouraging Bible verse: As they go through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with pools. Psalm 84:6; ESV Right before this verse, the people “they” refers to are ones whose strength is in God. After Verse 6, it mentions they…
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Tomorrow Will Be Better: On Boundaries
It’s been a hard few days. This weekend, I had to set a boundary between me and someone I love. This particular relationship has had too much tension and miscommunication, too much hurt and not enough healing. It was a hard decision to make, but I’m glad I made it. Today I woke up on…
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Healing: The Journey, Not The Final Destination
Healing is a process. If there is anything bipolar has taught me, it is that healing is a process and a journey. There is no specific destination, no specific time and date that we are fully healed–not in my experience, at least. When I look back five years ago to my diagnosis, I was devastated…
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2018 Lessons & 2019 Resolutions
2019 is here. It’s amazing how quickly 2018 came and went. A lot of life happened in that year, including becoming an aunt, going on my first solo trip and receiving my first promotion. Lots of good, bad and in-between. Thankfully, 2018 didn’t leave me stagnant or stale. Instead, it sculpted me more into the…
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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…