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Soothe the Pain

I found out about my miscarriage in an email, the morning after my ultrasound. Spontaneous abortion. I was told that a heating pad, aspirin, and rest would help soothe the pain. When I spoke to a friend, she asked, “What … Continue reading →

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Reflect & Pray

When you feel panicked, what’s your typical reaction? What problem can you release today as you reach instead for God? Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others … Continue reading →

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No Pain. No Gain

Comical Explanation

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Forgiveness

I arrived early at my church to help set up for an event. A woman stood crying at the opposite end of the sanctuary. She’d been cruel and gossiped about me in the past, so I quickly drowned out her … Continue reading →

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The Bright Colors He Favored’

We stood in our grandfather’s closet, five granddaughters taking in his treasures. Time advanced through the neat rows: Skinny ties replacing wider versions, oversized frames replacing sleeker ones. At the funeral we tied his silk scarves in our hair, around … Continue reading →

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