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I Wasn’t Raped, But I Was Still Violated

*trigger warning for abuse, victimization, assault, creeps* Curled up in the seat, turned toward the windows, I wish for this to be over.  I sleep.  I wake up, and he knows.  I try and pretend, but to no avail.  He’s talking again, taking on a familiarity that he hasn’t earned. ‘Please, Jesus,’ I beg.  Please let…

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Living In Transit (A Guest Post)

  This is a guest post from Kelley Nikondeha, one of the most fascinating people I’ve met.  The way she reads the Bible and talks about it widens my viewpoint every time, and her bicultural life is one I can’t even imagine.  I’m so excited that she’s here sharing her thoughts on how she lives her…

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What I Learned On Summer Vacation

I had an Indian in my class when I was in Kindergarten, and I had the biggest crush on him. I thought it was the coolest thing ever, that a real life Indian was in my class.  I remember being disappointed that there was no feathered headdress that came with him (like he was a…

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a 36-hour road trip and some churchy thoughts

Journey. Spiritual Journey. When churches talk about being on a spiritual journey, what are they really talking about? ******************** During our first summer of being married, my husband and I decided to take a road trip.  We didn’t have the money or vacation time to take a real vacation, so the question was, what can…

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