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McKinzie: Believing There is More
God, Here I am. I have guarded my heart for 23 years; and now, I am desperate to have it be seen. Hiding behind smiles, sarcasm, or well-crafted answers is not going to work anymore. I often wander through my days, weeks, even years, with fear and doubt as my guides....
Jon: Wrestling an Emotional Identity
Behind the scenes: Where do I even begin? Jon exudes life and an infectious love wherever he goes, which explains why we were best friends in high school. He challenged me to be weird and see things outside of the norm; and in the process, taught me how to be brave....
Samantha: Finding the Key
Behind the scenes: Sam and I grew up together...yes, the awkward years of braces, acne, and emotional roller coasters. However, neither of us got stuck in those times. Rather, she has become a powerful whirlwind of love, advocacy, and of freedom. She and her...
Listening to the Symphony
I believe we--as humans--were made for a purpose. Our bodies are an astounding testament to it. Eyelashes, fingerprints, and the wrinkles we acquire as we age leave me in awe. Yet, there is one part of being a human I cannot get enough of, cannot appreciate enough:...
Heather: Learning to Breathe
You know those moments that catch you off guard, the ones that steal breath from your lungs and moisture from your eyes? I lived in one of those moments recently. I was sitting across from a beautiful soul named Heather. Picture with me: straw blonde hair and...
Isaac: Remaining Needy
The story of a man choosing God's grace over performance Behind-the-scenes: Isaac and I met in our younger years and became close friends. We both had a need for intellectual conversation and a mutual love for long words—like audacious and proverbial. However, time...