I believe that the most powerful thing we can do for ourselves and for others is share our stories…
This is my blog.
It is a space where I share my thoughts and my feelings.
It is about growth, healing, and the experiences that have shaped me. I write for myself and for anyone else that might identify with the journey I’m on. A journey to become better and stronger through the struggles that might otherwise take us out.
Some posts explore themes like healing, betrayal, purpose, and transformation. While these reflections are honest, they are not meant to identify, implicate, or harm any specific individual or institution. Any resemblance to real people or events is entirely unintentional or symbolic.
I share these stories to connect—not to call out. If something resonates, I hope it helps you feel less alone. If something feels familiar, I trust you’ll read with generosity, knowing that we’re all doing our best with what we carry.
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Pondering Significance
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about significance. It’s been occupying a lot of my brain space and JR and I have been chatting about it at home. We’ve both reached that point in life where, realistically, the number of days behind us is probably greater than the number of days ahead. That realization makes Read more
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The Banana Cream Betrayal: A Love Story (With a Side of Order Envy)
We ate at the drive-in. It was good. Afterwards, we decided to get ice cream. A perfect ending to a summer evening, right? I asked JR what he was going to get, and he replied, “Probably a chocolate shake.” Okay, solid choice. Predictable. Safe. I wasn’t interested in that, but knowing what he was getting Read more
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Or Can They?
After I wrote my last blog about how maybe we’re putting too much hope in the government to carry out what Jesus actually asked us to do… I’ll be honest. I started second-guessing myself. Because the problems we face are massive. Poverty. Injustice. Hunger. Health care. Housing. Immigration. Education. You name it—there’s a crisis tied Read more
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Following Jesus Doesn’t Require Congress
My faith is a big part of who I am. I was raised in the church—my dad was a pastor—and for a long time, I didn’t question what I believed. But eventually I started asking harder questions—not so much about God, but about the church, Christian culture, and how much of my belief system was Read more
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When Excellence Becomes Exhaustion
Breaking free from the voice that says you’re never enough. Tomorrow is the 4th of July—Independence Day. A day we celebrate freedom, courage, and the bold act of declaring something different for our future. And this year, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to break free—not from a country or a regime Read more
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🎮 That Time a Brown Recluse Turned Me Into a Sims-Addicted Life Coach
When I was 24, I got bitten by a brown recluse spider. I didn’t see it happen. Just noticed a weird red spot on my leg—burning, with a tiny brown dot in the middle. I figured it was nothing, but my family pushed me to get it checked out. So I went to the doctor, Read more
Richelle Hofer 