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The Courage of Honesty and the Power of Community

The Courage of Honesty and the Power of Community

So far, we've talked about that dangerous lie, "I'm fine," and we've unmasked our true enemy-the spiritual forces that thrive on keeping us isolated (Ephesians 6:12, ESV). But just knowing ...
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Unmasking the True Enemy: It’s Not Just a Toothache

In my last post, I talked about the danger of the "I'm fine" façade-a lie that, like Mathew's neglected tooth infection, risks severe damage. That physical pain we put off ...
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The Danger Hiding Behind "I'm Fine

The Danger Hiding Behind “I’m Fine”

When my husband, Mathew, and I were first married, we headed to Hawaii for our wedding. For quite some time before we left, Mathew's tooth had been bothering him, but ...
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Divinely Disabled: It's About More Than Simply Inclusion

Divinely Disabled: It’s About More Than Simply Inclusion

Have you ever felt like your faith journey and your life with disability were on two separate, disconnected paths? I have. For many in the disability community, that feeling of ...
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Disabled word cloud for blog post The Word Disability

The Word Disability

As a words person, I enjoy considering how language both informs and reflects societal attitudes and perceptions. And, as a disability advocate and professional, I am especially interested in the ...
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Depressed woman sitting by the window. Seasonal depression concept. Cute vector illustration in cartoon flat style

Unseen Battles: Finding Comfort in God’s Understanding

“I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears; I drench my couch with my weeping. My eye wastes away because of grief…” Psalm 6:6-7 ...
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Young woman that struggles with mental disease is sitting desperately on the floor in the dark room

Isolated but Never Alone: Jesus sees You in Your Hurt

"As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth."-- John 9:1 Over the years, I watched my peers play kickball in elementary school, heard classmates characterize my handwriting ...
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