Category: March 2025
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What is it That you Long For?
I wrote this poem after praying about where the root of perfectionism is in my life and reading through the Book of John. What I have written is the response I believe God has given me to my prayer. As I recalled verses about how Jesus is the way, the…
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Permanent Markings
One of my favorite songs of all time is “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears. I like it for a variety of reasons, but one line stands out to me: “All for freedom and for pleasure.” An echo of a longing that humans have for freedom…
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The Shield of Perfectionism
In this post I wrote down some of my deep thoughts about perfectionism and how it affects our lives. If you struggle with perfectionism, I hope that my thoughts are helpful. And that you are encouraged to look deeper into how it affects your life personally and how you can…
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Silence is its power
I used to think I was immune to perfectionism. I like things done well, and I take care of myself. However, I did not see perfectionism manifesting the way I saw it in others. In my life, perfectionism wears a different coat. It lies in my silence. In the things…
Streams of Comfort 