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My 3rd Grade Reading Battle and the Truth of Hebrews 1:14: ”We Need Angels”
Struggling to read in 3rd grade, I prayed for an angel. Hebrews 1:14 reminds us that God sends help in unexpected ways. A story of reading struggles, hope, and the angels we need.
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Gossip Folks in the Nursing Home: Missy Elliot Meets Proverbs 16:28
Living in a nursing home comes with its own set of challenges, including gossip. Discover how Proverbs 16:28 sheds light on the power of words, and how faith helps rise above whispers—inspired by Missy Elliot’s Gossip Folks.
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My Mama, Chance the Rapper, and the Power of Psalm 133:1
Listening to Chance the Rapper’s Blessings brought Psalm 133:1 to life, reminding me to count my blessings—especially the love and unity of family that carried me through my lowest point.
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Get Real with Your Flaws: His Power, My Weakness
Discover the power of embracing your flaws through 2 Corinthians 12:9 and Kendrick Lamar’s “i (I Love Myself).” A personal reflection on how God’s grace and honest self-love can transform your self-esteem.
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Forgive ‘Em—Even When They Call You Out for Not Being “Normal”
A personal reflection on forgiveness, faith, and the stigma of neurodivergence—exploring Ephesians 4:32 and Mike Teezy’s “Forgive ’em” as a call to grace when others don’t understand your differences.
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Everyday Saints: When God Calls the Common
Inspired by Acts 4:13, Colossians 3:23, and the message behind Arrested Development’s “People Everyday”
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“I’m Trying Not to Lose My Head”: A Proverbs 31 Writer’s Response to AI Stealing My Voice
When your words are stolen—by people or AI—how do you fight back? Discover how joining the NWU helped me protect my work, stand up for justice, and live out Proverbs 31:8–9 in the digital age.
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U.N.I.T.Y, Who You Callin’…? Fernando, Queen Latifah, and Psalm 147:3
I’ve carried a lot of classroom stories with me over the years. But one in particular still brings tears to my eyes. It’s the story of a quiet boy named Fernando—and how words can both destroy and heal.
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Say My Name: Why Names Matter to God and Us (Moses and Jay-Z)
Discover the power of names through faith, scripture, and culture. This personal reflection examines why calling someone by their name is a sign of profound respect and recognition.
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Try Again: My Story of Faith, Disability, and Second Chances (Jonah 3:1)
A personal story of faith, neurodivergence, and second chances. From masking in graduate school to embracing disability with God’s guidance, discover how trying again led to freedom and purpose.
