Journal Through Lent

Thursday after Ash Wednesday

Why does growing closer to God feel so hard, even when you’re trying? You’re putting in the effort and showing up, but you still feel stuck. It’s easy to blame yourself and think you just need more willpower or motivation. But the problem isn’t your effort. Your path is cluttered and Lent is the season…

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Ash Wednesday

What if the harshest words you hear today are actually an invitation? You’ll stand in line, receive ashes, and hear: “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” We think those words are meant to shame us for how fragile and small we are. But they’re actually permission to stop pretending, because you…

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