The Burdens We Carry

Society has entire industries around selling anesthetics, narcotics, amusements, distractions, and other ways to numb the pain. But there’s a fascinating lack of painkillers in the scriptures. Instead, many times we see those giving into pain, and God commanding us to support each other

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INTERVIEWSJulie Hakes
The Girl Squad Dilemma

Have become so relaxed with our definition of friendship that we’ve forgotten how to act like one? Actual friendship is awkward, taxing, it’s time consuming, and usually inconvenient. Everyone wants lots of friends. But there’s one truth that even Facebook can’t change: having a good friend requires us to act like a good friend.

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The Wild Confidence We Seek

Miranda’s ability to lead a Christian club is within a public high school speaks of real confidence. As Christians, we’re supposed to be confident. We’re willing to take risks when God gives opportunities. We must display the ability to bounce back when things don’t work out. 


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The Anywhere But Here Place

The appeal of a road trip is universal. How often are we drooling over exotic Insta pics? Scrolling through a travel influencer’s page over cold ham sandwiches in the breakroom. Working a boring job, driving the same daily commute, or changing a messy diaper, and then you scroll past a flawless model on the prow of a yacht overlooking the turquoise Mediterranean waters.

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The Chaos We Leave

So many come from squeaky-clean homes, but live messy lives. They might have a shiplap sign saying, β€œLIVE, LAUGH, LOVE”- but there’s no trace of it. Chaos isn’t about cleanliness- it’s rooted in the mind.

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The Words We Wear

When I was in first grade, I loved school and daydreaming. Not the best combo for a cantankerous 65-year old teacher on her final year before retirement. Ms. Fory was counting down the days like a kid waiting for Christmas.

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INTERVIEWSJulie Hakes