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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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Learning to Be Kind to Yourself: Finding Grace in Life’s Missteps

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February 2, 2026

“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV) Good morning from beautiful Colorado! As usual, I’m sitting down this Saturday morning with all of us in…
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Resilient and Everlasting: What Olives Taught Me About Love

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January 29, 2026

Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Psalm 128:3 (NIV) Welcome to Throwback Thursday! My mom was born in Louisiana, raised by a father who adored his children and a mother who was a literal force…
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Stop Living Unfulfilled: 7 Side Hustles for Extra Income & Joy

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January 28, 2026

“I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” — John 10:10 (AMPC) Greetings from the beautiful state of Colorado! Continuing from Tuesday’s theme, let’s talk about filling your own cup first. This is a lesson I’m learning much later in life than…
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Tuesday Post: Filling Your Own Cup First

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January 27, 2026

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 (ESV) Good day! The news shows another weather event and, unbelievably, cleared store shelves. It makes you wonder why people don’t prepare for the winter months,…
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A Prayer for Balance: Caring for Yourself and Others

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January 26, 2026

2 Timothy 2:21 (NIV)“Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.” It is early Saturday morning, and while the house stays cozy thanks to the new furnace and the warm hum of…
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Blog Post: Finding Focus in the Flurries

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January 23, 2026

“Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct.” Galatians 6:4-5 (NLT) Guess what! It’s finally snowing! After waiting for what…
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When Parenting Expectations Clash with Reality

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January 21, 2026

He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents…” Malachi 4:6 (NIV) Well, dag-nab-it! I was so sure my post for this past Monday had published. Since I’ve been working hard to share daily prayers, I was incredibly disappointed to realize…
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Navigating Cultural Heritage in Biracial Families

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January 20, 2026

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb . . . I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14 Last Friday, I shared a post about a challenging dynamic between a…
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Hello,

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.