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Total Eclipse of My Heart
I forgive my Father for years of emotional and psychological abuse and all the complex insidious ways that abuse splintered my sense of confidence... read more
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How I’m Choosing Hope in the Midst of Struggle—And How You Can Too
Dear Friend, I see you struggling, as I am, to make sense of the hopeless narrative that continues to proliferate, particularly in light of... read more
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Daughter Knows Best
By Guest Writer Ben Gear Father’s Day is finally here but when it comes to my father I couldn’t care less. He doesn’t exist... read more
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From the Founder: A Word on Fear
Last Wednesday morning, I flicked on the television to news of, not one, but two incredibly violent events: the shooting at a Congressional baseball... read more
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Seasons of Transition: The Last First Day of School
By Guest Writer Brigette Thompson The last first day of school. The last football game. The last snow-day. The first and last prom.... read more
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Ken Cannon on Surrender
I had a pretty tough childhood. My parents were immature and didn’t really know how to parent, so I effectively raised myself. I was... read more
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Surrender the Summer
By Guest Writer Lane Faulkner Here in Nashville, Tennessee, the signs of summer abound: the oppressive humidity has arrived early, and end-of-the-year pictures... read more
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Seasons of Transition: Q and A with Tyler Smith
This week we are interviewing Tyler Smith who recently completed his master’s coursework in Chemistry at New York University. Like many soon-to-be graduates, Tyler... read more
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Notes of Encouragement: Surrender
Dear Friend, I am sending this note of encouragement because the weight of your worry is palpable in your spirit and on your countenance.... read more
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Begin the Practice of Surrender
What do you think of when you hear the word “Surrender”? If I were to venture a guess, I would say that the word... read more