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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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The Prayers of Black Women: May 5, 2013

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February 5, 2026

Annette shares her reflections on spiritual growth and the importance of supporting all youth in their faith journeys through her new “Throwback Thursdays” series. She emphasizes the need for love and guidance, particularly for American Black girls, and prays for their empowerment and self-affirmation, urging them to recognize their worth…
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Why You Must Stop Pouring From an Empty Cup: The Power of Saying No

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February 4, 2026

“People will ask you anything.” I once heard someone say that, and it stopped me in my tracks. It made me realize how many times I’ve said “yes” simply because I was stunned by the audacity of the request. But here is the hard truth: self-care isn’t selfish; it’s a required…
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How to Overcome Soul Depletion and Live the Abundant Life You Were Made For

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February 3, 2026

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10 (NIV) Greetings from the beautiful mountains of Colorado! I’m sending up prayers that you are thriving today. If you’re walking through a tough season,…
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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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