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Living in the Weave
Embracing the threads God places within us to form a life uniquely whole. “What if the parts of you that feel separate are actually...
marcykolean
Aug 173 min read


Tiny Ninja Dreams
The last month has been a whirlwind. I went through two interviews and even an investigation—turns out I’m a boring case, which is a...
marcykolean
Jul 242 min read


Still Living Like Slaves in Our Freedom
There’s a story that keeps echoing in me lately—the Israelites, fresh out of Egypt, walking in miraculous freedom… but still living like...
marcykolean
Jul 143 min read


Living the Contradictory Life
It was a quiet fall day when I felt it. I was out walking, surrounded by the kind of beauty that takes your breath away. The sky was a...
marcykolean
Jul 93 min read


When Grace Makes Space: A Reflection on Romans 12 and the Sound of Mercy
Lately, I’ve been reading The Sound of Life’s Unspeakable Beauty by Martin Schleske, I say lately but it’s so rich I’ve been reading it...
marcykolean
Jul 53 min read


When the World Monetized Meaning — I'm Choosing to Return
“We are not for sale. We are not lost. We are returning — and we are not alone.” There’s a heaviness I’ve been carrying — one I haven’t...
marcykolean
Jun 92 min read


When the Pawn Shop Can’t See Your Worth
This past week has been heavy. Not just in the obvious ways, but in the kind that presses on old bruises you didn’t know were still sore....
marcykolean
May 213 min read


When the Mirror Knows Too Much
Sometimes when I look in the mirror, I see him. Not just the shape of my face or the arch of my brow— I see echoes. I see history. And...
marcykolean
Apr 222 min read


“When Good Things Still Feel Disappointing”
Not every beautiful moment feels the way we expect it to. I just returned from a trip that, on paper, had everything it needed to be...
marcykolean
Apr 162 min read


Recapturing Childlike Wonder: A Faith-Filled Invitation
In preschool, there are usually special guest or grandparent days where the child gets to invite someone special to their classroom to...
marcykolean
Apr 23 min read


The Pursuit of You
I've always been assertive in relationships, especially when it comes to pursuing what I want. If I want a hug, I reach for one. If I...
marcykolean
Mar 293 min read


When the Church Feels Like Corporate America
It happened again. Another church hurt story. Another faithful servant dismissed. Churches are modeling after corporate America—choosing...
marcykolean
Mar 283 min read


The Stories Beauty Tells
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." We’ve all heard it, but who really gets to decide what is beautiful? I recently heard someone...
marcykolean
Mar 272 min read


The Art of Becoming: Trusting the Process
Some paintings begin with a plan. Others, like this one, begin with trust. This canvas started in an intuitive painting session—layers of...
marcykolean
Mar 251 min read


Part 3: Every Stain is a Story
Some stains feel impossible to remove. We carry them—hidden or in plain sight—believing they define us. A past mistake. A painful...
marcykolean
Mar 172 min read


Part 2: A Place of Growth, Strength, and Transformation
There’s something about a greenhouse that captivates me. A structure made almost entirely of glass, fragile yet strong. It allows light...
marcykolean
Mar 163 min read


Part 1: Designed to Stand: Trusting the Architect of Your Life
For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I...
marcykolean
Mar 152 min read
Pursued: A Parent’s Heart and the Father’s Love
Scripture: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." – Jeremiah 31:3 Talking to teens can...
marcykolean
Mar 152 min read
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