Tag: broken
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When “Alignment” Is Really Just Control: The Cost of Following the Voice of God
We like to talk about the “still, small voice” of God as if it always leads to green pastures and still waters. We paint it as a path of immediate peace and communal nodding.But sometimes, that voice leads you straight into a thicket of misunderstanding, judgment, and isolation. The truth that no one warns you…
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Walk in love and bridge gaps
Our world is fractured by “gaps” that split our politics, communities, and families. It’s easy to stay where it’s safe, and everyone agrees, but Jesus calls us out of our filter bubble. We aren’t meant to pick a side of the canyon—we are called to bridge it. The New Testament utilizes the Greek term agape…
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When the Air Runs Out: Finding the Hand That Won’t Let Go
There are moments in life that aren’t just “stressful.” They are suffocating. It’s the kind of pressure that feels like a physical weight on your chest, crushing the air right out of your lungs until every breath feels like a victory you’re losing. Maybe it’s a season of grief, a collapsing relationship, or a failure…
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The Myth of the Disposable Soul: Finding Worth in a Broken World
In today’s world, almost everything is designed to be temporary. From the paper cup in your hand to the razor in your bathroom cabinet, we are conditioned to use things until they no longer serve us and then simply toss them aside. Most people don’t even give it a second thought. But a dangerous shift…
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Why Integrity Matters in a Dark World
In a world that often feels dominated by cynicism, self-interest, and negativity, it’s easy to feel like a small act of kindness is just a drop in the ocean. We look at the “dark and perverse” headlines and wonder: Does it even matter if I’m the only one doing the right thing?The truth is, it…
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Happy Thanksgiving (even though it’s late)
I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. However, due to issues beyond my control here, things did not go as planned, but here is my late Happy Thanksgiving. Can you imagine what would happen if we all had a spirit of gratitude? I think the results would be simply amazing. Habakkuk 3:17-19 (ESV)…
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Truly the forgotten
As I sit here in the safety of my home, I think back to the times that I haven’t always been in a place of safety. And we take so many things for granted. We live now in threat of constant turmoil locally and globally. So, it’s easy to focus on everything going on in…
At Home With Maw Maw Deb 