I Am Renata: Part Two
A young woman involved in witchcraft and member of a violent gang hears God say “I love you” in the middle of the night. That revelation changes her life.
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I Am Renata (Part One)
Renata is not the real name of the woman in this story. To protect her family’s privacy, she asked for a pseudonym. I gave her the name Renata, which means “reborn.” I am telling you her story very much as she told it to me. *** When my mom was in labor with me, my
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Couches and Communication
I hunch on the corner couch—feet on the ottoman, head halfway up the back cushion, my body an awkward-shaped L. I should go into my office to write—I know I should. It would be better for my posture and my distractible mind. But I am comfortable and lazy. I like the soft cushion under me,
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2 Steps in Healing Damaged Emotions
Have you ever had a panic attack just going into Wal-Mart? I haven’t, but a friend of mine has. During a hurt-filled and vulnerable time of her life, just placing herself in the vicinity of other people caused her chest to tighten, made her feel light-headed, claustrophobic, and dizzy. I’ve experienced, during periods of change
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2 Things I Love About my Mom
My mom is my hero, always has been: the person I still want to be like when I grow up. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are two things I love about her, traits I want to imitate if I ever have children of my own. She never scolded when I broke things. And that’s
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