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Continue reading →: Small but Mighty: Learning to Ask for Help
How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you? You may not see me in person, but let me paint a picture of Nikki. I’m short and petite by nature—someone you might overlook in a crowded room. But don’t let my size fool you. Inside, I carry a…
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Continue reading →: Trading Tradition: From Christmas to God’s Holy Days in Nature
What traditions have you not kept that your parents had? Growing up, one tradition that always stood firm in my family was celebrating Christmas. My parents kept it faithfully every year—decorating the house with lights, putting up the tree, and piling gifts underneath it. There were stockings, hot cocoa, family…
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Continue reading →: No Dinosaurs Allowed on My Campsite, Thank You Very Much!
If you could bring back one dinosaur, which one would it be? If I could bring back one dinosaur… yeah, that’s gonna be a hard no for me. I know it sounds cool in theory—imagine the bragging rights! “Oh, you brought a kayak? I brought a triceratops.” But once you…
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Continue reading →: A Servant’s Heart and a Work in Progress
How would you describe yourself to someone? If I had to describe myself to someone, I’d say this: I am a servant to people—willing and open to be used by God to help wherever I’m needed, whether that’s lending a hand, offering a word of encouragement, listening without judgment, or…
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Continue reading →: My Go-To Comfort Food Has Changed — And It’s a Cheesy, Campfire Delight
What’s your go-to comfort food? If you had asked me a year ago what my comfort food was, I would’ve said pizza without a second thought. That warm, cheesy slice used to hit the spot every time — whether it was a movie night, a tough day, or just because.…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Close to Home: Our Future Travel Plans Start with North Carolina State Parks
What are your future travel plans? When people dream of traveling, it’s easy to picture faraway places with exotic names and postcards full of stunning views. But sometimes, the most beautiful adventures are waiting just down the road. As for us, we’ve decided that our future travel plans don’t need…
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Continue reading →: If I Could Change Modern Society… Here’s What It Would Look Like
What would you change about modern society? If I could reshape modern society by following the wisdom God provides, I’d build a world that reflects His peace, His order, and His love. Not perfect—because only God is perfect—but intentional, gentle, and rooted in what truly matters. We’d trade in the…
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Continue reading →: 🎧 Music, Podcasts, and Midday Praise: How I Get Through My Workday
What do you listen to while you work? Some people need coffee. Some need complete silence. Me? I need a good beat with a message of hope—or a powerful word through an inspirational podcast—to carry me through my workday. I’ve found that listening to uplifting music, especially contemporary gospel and…
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Continue reading →: Am I Seeking Security or Adventure? (Spoiler Alert: It’s Both!)
Are you seeking security or adventure? If you ever find yourself wondering whether I’m chasing security or seeking adventure, the answer is simple: yes. I want both. And I’m not ashamed to say it! See, there was a time when I thought I had to choose. That I either needed…
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Continue reading →: Can I Get a Day Off and a Campsite, Please?
What bothers you and why? You know what really gets under my skin? I do not have enough days off to do what I love—and that’s packing up, hitting the road, and camping out somewhere peaceful with a campfire crackling, trees whispering, and not a single deadline in sight. Just…
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