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Moments of Reflection with Dottie Rose

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    Finding Value in Just Being

    For so long, I struggled to understand what it meant to simply be. To just exist without the need to perform, prove, or strive for acceptance. My worth felt tied to what I did—how well I did it, how others responded, and whether I measured up to the ever-moving standard I had set for myself.

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    Flourishing Through the Fight: Why Growth Matters

    Growth is an inevitable part of life, but it’s not always easy. It’s messy, uncertain, and often requires us to make choices that stretch us beyond our comfort zones. For those of us walking with God, growth involves something even deeper—learning to follow His lead. For years, I struggled in this area. For over 25

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    Navigating Grief: A Personal Journey and Lessons Learned

    In 2009, my world was turned upside down when I lost my mom. It was sudden, completely unexpected, and the way things progressed was nothing short of a whirlwind. One moment, she was here, and the next, I was faced with cleaning out her living space and preparing for her funeral. It all happened so

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    3 Steps to Understanding God’s Word

    In our walk with God, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing the wrong things about His word, especially when life gets tough. But God’s word is meant to perfect us, guide us, and show us the way to live a righteous life. I learned this lesson the hard way after being evicted

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