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The 2020 Pandemic Exposed My Weaknesses, Defenses, Strengths, and Potential

Not unlike most of the world, 2020 threw me into a tailspin and exposed a shadow side I was unaware of. My last post was a tribute to turning 50, where the future was my to possess. Little did I know four weeks later, everyone's world would be turned upside down. And I would see just how emotionally unhealthy I really was.
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A Letter to My 8-Year-Old Self

You'll spend a lot of your life feeling like you don't fit in. Most of the time, you'll believe it's because you're not enough, and then you'll swing to you're just too much. Somewhere along the way, you'll lose yourself, but you'll discover her again. You will actually fall in love with her, and fitting in won't seem to be that big of a deal. But it will suck that the revelation comes so much later in life.

I Am Enough

We were just thrilled to hear Nicole Neitzel over at Loving Relentlessly was willing to share her experience with Stronghold! Nicole's honest, authentic writings are like a cool drink of water that soothe the parched lips of those whispering…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} Things Not Seen

{Today, I want to welcome my dear friend Hilary Harris, from Hil's Kitchen Blog. We stood with Hilary in prayer as her daughter fought for her life. At the same time that was happening, I was writing the message Faith Over Fear. I can recall…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} The Day My Husband Left Me

{It is with such pleasure that I introduce Amy Cutler from Forever Beloved. I fell in love with Amy when I stumbled upon her blog over at Christian Blogger Network. Her down to earth writing style just drew me right in. I love how she blogs…

{FAITH OVER FEAR} If Your Promise Disappears, Do You Still Trust Him?

{It is with such excitement that I introduce the amazing blogger, Brandi Rennemeyer,  from Faith 2 Shine. I have enjoyed reading her incredibly eloquent blog posts. She has such a way with words that will draw you into whatever she's written.…