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BY JESS BROWN

Psalm 46:5 NIV 5 God is within her, she will not fall;    God will help her at break of day. When I saw an article trending about a formerly cancelled Netflix show being brought back by fans petitioning I was curious to see what this show was. Warrior Nun was not on my watch list but I was out […]

Beginning, Bible, Faith

Warrior Nun: Season 1 Episode 1: “Psalm 46:5”

A few years ago I had a series of nightmares that all seemed to relate to the idea of being unable to speak. One of them involved me going through my every day life running errands, but when I went to talk to other people I realized I couldn’t. Before long I couldn’t breathe and […]

Beginning, Bible, Community, Dream, Faith, Jesus

Silenced or Stuck?

A long time ago I made a note in my phone about Russian nesting dolls. It was something in the moment that I related to and as most things go – I forgot about it. But I looked back on that thought this weekend and felt inspired again. If you know anything about me – […]

Beginning, Faith

There’s a new you coming

Not everyone starts out in the same place, so it amazes me that people can expect one another to be at the same destination. What do you mean Jess? People grow up with good families or friends they still have and so they might have yet to experience true loneliness, loss, or bitterness towards God.  […]

Beginning, Community, Faith

We’re not from the same place

At the end of last month I went on vacation to California to stay with one of my mom’s oldest friends. As luck would have it, I received a bittersweet phone call the night before the flight out, and while it didn’t ruin the excitement or hope I had for the trip – it wasn’t […]

Beginning, Faith

Finding Meaning in the Every Day