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A Faith Big Enough For Doubt
For those still questioning, still yearning, still believing
May 29
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You’re Not A Hot Mess
When you’re in progress—and that’s holy ground
May 10
11
5
When Your Soul Is Running on Empty
Because burnout isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual too
May 1
9
5
We All Carry Something
Sin, Trauma, and the Stories We Tell
Apr 8
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Joelle Brinkley
12
6
Some Goodbyes Happen in Slow Motion
On grieving living things
Mar 12
3
3
Leaning Into An Intentional Life
On prioritizing what matters
Mar 5
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Joelle Brinkley
6
4
Bitterness Is A Choice
On choosing better over bitter
Feb 25
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Joelle Brinkley
13
2
When Our Distractions Disconnect Us From Reality
On not letting distractions become an escape from daily life
Feb 18
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Joelle Brinkley
12
We Choose What We Expect
On not applying unrealistic expectations to other people
Feb 3
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Joelle Brinkley
16
1
No More New Years Resolutions
Essay about setting our new year priorities straight
Jan 27
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Joelle Brinkley
13
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Play
Playgrounds are for everyone
Jan 13
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Joelle Brinkley
8
9
The Unexpected
How we can embrace life's interruptions
Oct 21, 2024
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Joelle Brinkley
3
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