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Guarding Your Tongue: The Hidden Cost of Oversharing and How to Protect Your Peace
Your words are powerful. They can heal, encourage, and inspire. But they can also wound, expose, and create burdens you never intended to...

Janette Owens
7 days ago4 min read
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If You Don’t Deal with Your Trauma, Your Trauma Will Deal with You
If you do not face your trauma, it will keep showing up in your life in ways you may not even notice. This blog breaks down how unhealed wounds can shape your relationships, decisions, and even your faith. You will find practical steps to cope in healthy ways, communicate with confidence, and stand firm in your values. It also shares trusted resources and reminds you that real healing happens when you invite God into the process. This is your call to stop surviving and start

Janette Owens
Aug 114 min read
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How I Became a Published Author: A Story of Grit, Growth, and Holding Onto the Dream
From the Bronx to the bookshelf, Michael Colón shares how late-night writing sessions, resilience, and raw honesty led him to become a published author. His journey wasn’t glamorous—but it was real, gritty, and full of heart. Proof that your story matters, even when no one’s clapping yet.

Michael Colon
Aug 45 min read
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Summer Survival Guide: Creative Tricks for Kids and Parents to Stay Cool
Explore clever and amusing methods for families to stay cool this summer. With ideas ranging from transforming your backyard into a water park to engaging in creative crafts, this guide offers inventive ways to beat the heat while making the most of the season with fun-filled activities and relaxation.

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Jul 284 min read
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When Survival Mode Overrides Your Common Sense
Trauma and fear can mute your inner voice and leave you stuck in survival mode. This post explores real experiences of learned helplessness, Stockholm syndrome, domestic abuse, and generational trauma. Discover compassionate insights, Scripture, and practical steps to reclaim hope and strength.

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Jul 214 min read
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The Gift Still Stands: Romans 11:29
"For the gifts of God are irrevocable," - Romans 11:29 Sometimes life has a way of making you question your value. One minute you're...

Janette Owens
Jul 143 min read
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The Naked Truth About Addiction: When Love Isn’t Enough
Addiction isn’t a lack of willpower—it’s a powerful illness that can fracture families and leave everyone feeling helpless. In this post, we face the raw reality of addiction, explore how to set healthy boundaries without guilt, and uncover the hope, faith, and community offer for real healing. Join the conversation and find strength and support without losing yourself.

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Jul 74 min read
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How to Love When You Have No Language for It
How growing up without spoken love led me to repeat those painful patterns. I share my journey through affirmations, safe friendships, journaling, therapy, and, above all, Christ’s freely given love, which transformed my heart and taught me to give and receive love truly.

Janette Owens
Jun 304 min read
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Mind Racing Non-Stop? Center Yourself with These Real Faith Tips
Sometimes life feels like you’re running on empty while trying to keep your faith intact. In this post, we get real about anxiety, burnout, and spiritual dry spells. We share time-tested and creative ways to refill your soul. Grab a seat, lean in, and discover how to find peace in the struggle.

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Jun 233 min read
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Come As You Are and Leave Feeling Refreshed
Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find inside our new Facebook group: a daily spark of encouragement, honest conversations that lift you, and a community that’s got your back in every season of life. Whether you need prayer, a laugh, or fresh inspiration, you’ll discover a space where your story matters and your faith grows. Join us and see how powerful real connection can be!

Janette Owens
Jun 182 min read
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10 Best Ways to End a Relationship Without Feeling Guilty (Yes, It’s Possible)
Breaking up doesn’t have to come with guilt. This blog shares 10 lighthearted, honest ways to end a relationship while maintaining your peace, dignity, and perhaps even your sense of humor.

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Jun 163 min read
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God, Am I Just Doing This for Likes?
This week's reflection challenges us to take an honest look at our motives. Are we truly following Jesus, or just performing for people’s approval? Drawing on Scripture and personal insight, we encourage believers to pause, examine their hearts, and return to a life of authentic, daily surrender to Christ.

Janette Owens
Jun 93 min read
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Becoming More of Me and Loving Every Bit of It
At 61, I’m fully embracing who I am: my age, my faith, my peace, and my purpose. No more forcing what doesn’t fit or explaining why I walked away. I’m living boldly, loving deeply, and becoming more of the woman God created me to be. If you’re tired of shrinking to fit places you’ve outgrown, this post will remind you it’s never too late to stand tall and live free.

Janette Owens
Jun 23 min read
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Saved But Still Petty: A Testimony
Can you love Jesus and still give side-eye? Absolutely. This honest and hilarious blog explores the journey of being saved, but still a little spicy. Laugh, relate, and reflect as I share how God is refining me without erasing my personality. Growth looks different on all of us!

Janette Owens
May 213 min read
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When Words Mend: How Poetry and Prose Help the Heart Recover
Discover how writing poems and short reflections can calm anxious thoughts, reframe painful memories, and reveal God’s steady hand in your story. This quick read, posted in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, invites you to test the healing power of words and share where you are on the journey.

Janette Owens
May 193 min read
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Overcomer By Jacqueline Williams
Born with Thalidomide-related disabilities, Jacqueline Williams embodies resilience. Her book, Overcomer by Jacqueline Williams, traces her fight through physical, mental, and spiritual trials to lasting peace and strength in Christ.

Jacqueline WIlliams
May 73 min read
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Uneven Yokes: The Honest Truth About Marrying Someone Who Does Not Share Your Faith
Wondering what happens when you marry someone who does not share your faith? This straight-talk blog post lays out the best and worst case scenarios, backs it with Scripture, and challenges you to weigh the cost before you walk the aisle.

Janette Owens
May 24 min read
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17 Years of Tail Wags & Belly Rubs: Celebrating the Joyful Life of Smokey the Super Shih Tzu
A joyful tribute to Superhero Janette and her fearless Shih Tzu sidekick, Smokey, reflecting on 17 years of adventures, love, and unforgettable moments.

Janette Owens
Apr 132 min read
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What You Say and What They Hear: How Your Communication Style is Hurting You
Is your communication style causing misunderstandings? Learn how adjusting your words and tone can improve your relationships.

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Mar 252 min read
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Preparing for Retirement: Four Key Questions to Ask Yourself
Thinking about retirement? Assess your financial, emotional, physical, and spiritual readiness with these four key questions to plan wisely.

Janette Owens
Mar 204 min read
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