Clearing space
Letting go is an act of trust.
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Topics of inspiration, celebration of God’s love in ourself and others.
Releasing the Old Story
Clearing space
We all carry stories about ourselves—some true, some inherited, some outdated.
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Clearing space
Sometimes the holiest thing we can do is stop. Leaders across industries are taking sabbaticals, recognizing that constant motion can numb the soul.
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Clearing space
Renewal doesn’t ask us to pretend. It invites honesty.
Continue reading “Day 9 — Naming What Hurts”Day 8 — Letting Go of What Drains
Clearing space
Some things quietly drain our spirit without us realizing it—habits, expectations, patterns of thought. Many people are reevaluating their digital lives this year, recognizing how constant noise shapes the heart.
Continue reading “Day 8 — Letting Go of What Drains”Day 7 — Making Room
Clearing Space
Renewal often begins with clearing a little space inside. As people everywhere embrace simplicity—paring down closets, schedules, and digital noise—we’re reminded that the soul also needs room to breathe.
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Awakening to goodness
Rest creates space for encounter.
Continue reading “Day 6 — Sabbath of the Heart”Day 5 — The Slow Work of God
Awakening to goodness
Transformation rarely happens quickly. It unfolds like the slow restoration of a damaged landscape—patient, hidden, steady.
Continue reading “Day 5 — The Slow Work of God”The Goodness of Being Seen
Awakening to goodness
Renewal deepens when we allow ourselves to be seen. Communities experimenting with listening circles remind us how healing it is to be known without judgment.
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Awakening to Goodness
God meets us in truth, not performance.
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