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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...
Mary: Alive for Me
Have you ever met someone who you thought could not exist? This may sound like a strange question to some, but it is one I have had to answer “yes” twice in my life. The first “yes” was the day I met my future husband, Justin. I, honestly, did not believe a man could...
Melinda: The Gift of Betrayal
Setting: a quiet, Sunday afternoon, tucked into a small Starbucks table Behind-the-scenes: I could argue that Melinda helped raise me--through the awkward middle school days, entitled high school years, and into my young adult adventures. She is a loyal lover of...
Syd: It Sounds Like Freedom
Meet Syd (and her adorable dog, Boba) Setting: sitting at a tiny, squeaky table on the second floor of Gov Cup coffee shop Behind-the-scenes: This woman made her way into my life almost five years ago. We were young, in-love with the idea of love, and dedicated camp...