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A Letter to My Father: A Son’s Reflection
When my brother asked me to write you this letter, Dad, my mind went blank. Fifteen years have passed since you left, and I didn’t know which words to choose to reach you. It surprises me, because writing has always been my refuge. I’ve tried to understand life from many…
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When Negative Thoughts are walking with Me: Living with anxiety.
Living with anxiety has been one of the most difficult challenges I’ve faced in my life. There are times I wish I could take a pill to sleep forever, just to escape the pain and let my life pause, or even to be finished. I don’t mean to sound hopeless…
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The Power of Humility: Learning Despite Age.
As human beings, we’re always growing and changing. My father used to say that the moment we stop learning is the moment we’re six feet under. It’s true that sometimes, as we get older, it can feel a bit tougher to unlearn old habits and embrace new ways. Unlearning is…
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Finding Strength: Lighting the Way to Healing with Community
“In a futile attempt to erase our past, we deprive the community of our healing gift. If we conceal our wounds out of fear and shame, our inner darkness can neither be illuminated nor become a light for others.”― Brennan Manning, Returning to school has felt quite challenging for me. I’m…
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Building Genuine Friendships on Social Media
In these times, when social media fills our minds and lives, we spend countless hours in front of screens, and it seems we’re wasting time without truly enjoying our surroundings or life beyond social media. I want to share some thoughts after almost six years on TikTok, the platform I’ve…
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Youthful Spirit: How to Stay Young at Heart as You Age
The new year has passed, and I’m already nearing the end of January. It feels like life speeds up as we get older. This week, I had a lovely chat with a friend from Mexico about youth and aging. He mentioned that one day he might experience what it’s like…
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Misconceptions about God and Christian Identity
The other day, I was chatting with a friend when he learned I was about to head to church. He joked, “Go to church so you can go back to being Holly, because the rest of the week you’re not.” It was all good fun. What my friend said made…
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Embracing Love Over Ego: A Path to Growth
I’m genuinely not trying to push God’s will into my life. There was a moment when I felt brave and excited about pursuing my ordination as an openly gay Elder in the United Methodist Church. However, I’m currently facing some challenges that are preventing me from starting my candidacy, even…
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Finding God’s Voice Through Community
After 15 years of searching for my way back to God, I often found it hard to hear or see Him. The pain of rejection weighed heavily on my soul, making it difficult to understand or even feel His presence anymore. I felt angry and hurt inside. Despite serving the…
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Finding Clarity: Where Am I Going in My Faith?
Thought of the night after my evangelism class: I have a story of freedom in Christ—to be able to be who I am and share with others. But for some, or I will say most, my freedom is not true freedom but a life of sin. This is what one…
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