I Pray For You, My Son
Dear son, I prayed for you before you were born. I prayed for your arrival. I pray with you before meals and bedtime. But I also pray for you alone.…
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Dear Jesus, I Can’t Carry All This—But You Can
When I think of these past months the word that comes to mind is heavy. Each day there is more news that weighs on my heart. I’m an empath, so the…
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He is Greater
On my run through the neighborhood the other day, my mind was unsettled with wonder over all that is happening in our world, like when will this be…
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I Have Anxiety and Jesus
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of…
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Let Them See Jesus Working in You
They don’t need perfection. They don’t need you put-together all the time. They don’t need you to hide your mistakes or cover your messes.…
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You Are a Daughter of the King
It breaks my heart to hear you cry, “I’m not good enough.” To hear you say, “Nothing I do seems to matter.” I fell to my knees when you let…
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The Truth is I’m Angry At God
When I was young, I grew up in the church as many Black children do. I went to church every Sunday for what felt like an eternity while I was sitting…
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I Trust God, But I’m Still Struggling
I’m an anxious Christian empath. And I know I’m not the only one. If that’s you, too, let’s talk. It’s about the unintended…
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Still I Turn To You
When the world is roaring in my ears so loudly I can’t hear. When the headlines leap out at me and my children’s weariness translates to a higher…
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Dear Lord, We Pray For the Mamas
Dear God, we lift up the mama who works in healthcare. She isn’t just taking care of sick bodies, she is taking care of scared souls, putting her…
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