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Beyond the Family Secret: Why Some Truths Aren’t a Laughing Matter

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February 19, 2026

“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.” — Proverbs 14:13 (ESV) Good morning from Colorado! In my home, I carry a tradition I learned from my father: when we wake and move about the house, we acknowledge one another. We say “Good morning” to…
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The Weight of Hidden History: When Selfishness Forces Others to Carry the Shame

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February 18, 2026

“For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light.” — Luke 8:17 (ESV) What I love about the public lineage of Jesus is the raw honesty of it. The Bible doesn’t “edit” the family tree; it includes the…
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The Cost of a False “Yes”: When People-Pleasing Leaves Your Home Unprotected

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February 17, 2026

“But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” — 1 Timothy 5:8 (NKJV) The sky wasn’t the only thing heavy with a storm that afternoon; my spirit was, too. I was miles away…
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The Cost of Other People’s Chaos: When Boundaries Meet Genealogy

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February 16, 2026

Yesterday evening was a challenge. To understand why, I have to let you in on the “undercurrents” of my life lately. Over the past year, I’ve been intentionally shifting my circle. I’m finally waking up the unconscious side of my mind, learning who truly belongs in my space and who…
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Robert E. Lee: Peace Without Repentance and the Cost of a Stony Heart

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February 13, 2026

A Recap of Thursday’s PostAfter reflecting on yesterday’s post about the “Marble Christian,” I’ve come to a hard conclusion: Lee was a deeply conflicted man. It seems the only thing that truly scared him was the thought of spending eternity in Hell, yet he accepted the hero’s mantle while presiding…
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Robert E. Lee: The Marble Christian and the Spirit’s Override

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February 12, 2026

A Recap of Wednesday’s PostYesterday, we looked at the “bitter inheritance” of Lee’s choices. We saw how the South’s spiritual blindness toward the humanity of the enslaved actually became their military undoing. It’s a lesson in never underestimating what God can do with those the world takes for granted. Today,…
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Robert E. Lee and the Bitter Inheritance: When “Duty” Defies Mercy

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February 11, 2026

A Recap of Tuesday’s PostBecause we naturally want to see the good in everyone, we tend to put Christians at the top of the “kindness chain.” But when a believer has a perceivable fall from grace, the world—believers and non-believers alike—tends to pounce like a pack of wolves. It reminds…
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Robert E. Lee and the Marble Sanctuary: Can Opression Build a Home?

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February 10, 2026

A Recap of Monday’s PostLast week, I shared how a PBS documentary on Robert E. Lee left me perplexed. I watched the whole thing, but I’ll admit—I was half-asleep for part of it. When I heard about Lee and his soldiers praying for God’s protection and victory, I remember thinking, “That’s…
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Faith and the Lash: Wrestling with Robert E. Lee’s Legacy

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February 9, 2026

Good day from the picturesque Rocky Mountains of Colorado! Did you know that even as we stand here, these majestic peaks are slowly pushing upward? Yes, my beautiful mountains are still growing, rising from deep within the earth just as the truth eventually rises to the surface of our history. I had…
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Finding Rest After a Heavy Week: Grief, Health, and Healing

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February 6, 2026

Good morning from beautiful Colorado! I have to tell you, it has been a heck of a week. On the surface, I’m celebrating a “win”: I managed to keep both feet on the ground. I didn’t jump in to solve everyone else’s problems, and I didn’t offer any unsolicited advice. But if…
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I’m Annette

Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.

This is a space for the ‘unspoken’ stories. As a Black woman who has journeyed through childhood trauma and family alienation to find healing in God’s grace, I know what it’s like to feel lost in the shadows.

But I also know the light on the other side. Today, my life is a testimony of prayer, the joy of a second chance in marriage, and the strength of a heart reclaimed by faith. Whether you are healing from the past, navigating a diverse family, or deepening your walk with God—you are not alone. Let’s walk this path together.ere.

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