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On Turning 39: 3 Things I’ve Learned Since 29

On Turning 39: 3 Things I’ve Learned Since 29

March 25, 2017 By Alison 7 Comments

I’m 39 today. I’ve been dreading this birthday. It marks the last gasp of a brutal decade—one that ushered in…
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Be Gentle with Yourself

Be Gentle with Yourself

January 16, 2017 By Alison 12 Comments

I almost skipped church on New Year’s Day. It was the last place I wanted to be—surrounded by people, music,…
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When Regret Has You by the Throat

When Regret Has You by the Throat

October 10, 2016 By Alison 2 Comments

Something happened in my Facebook feed over the weekend. Homecoming photos. So many, I couldn’t help but realize that more…
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To the Mom in Need of Grace

To the Mom in Need of Grace

September 3, 2015 By Alison 6 Comments

You brought them home pink and fresh, smelling of lotion and milk. Or maybe you brought them home bewildered and frightened,…
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Why Am I Not More Like Jesus? {and Other Regrets}

Why Am I Not More Like Jesus? {and Other Regrets}

October 7, 2014 By Alison 8 Comments

Tim woke me up Sunday morning with a plan. We were going to skip church and get out in the…
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Nothing So Broken: The Warrior Who Whispers

Nothing So Broken: The Warrior Who Whispers

October 9, 2013 By Alison 13 Comments

We all think it from time to time. “Wow, look at her. She’s got it all together. How does she…
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When the Toilet is Your Sanctuary: A Mother’s Day Post

When the Toilet is Your Sanctuary: A Mother’s Day Post

May 14, 2013 By Alison 13 Comments

My Mother’s Day was like a bad country song. There were disappointments (Panera being out of bagels – out of them…
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I'm Alison: writer, introspector, chronic over-thinker. If you long to learn the art of stillness and live an authentic, rested life...well, so do I! Maybe we can figure it out together. Welcome to my grace-laden mess. I'm glad you're here.

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