Dance in the Rain

Welcome to My Journal

My life has often felt like a raging storm. A hurricane without an end. And yet God has given me joy in the midst of it. And through the raging storms and the intermittent drizzle, I’m learning to dance in the rain. (Figuratively, of course.)

Life Lessons from my Dog
Fear Vaneetha Risner Fear Vaneetha Risner

Life Lessons from my Dog

My dog Mocha is adorable but high maintenance. He’s taught me a lot about myself, my parenting deficiencies, and how to face my fears, in a backwards way.

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Scarred
Pain, Suffering Vaneetha Risner Pain, Suffering Vaneetha Risner

Scarred

I was bullied as a child and never told anyone. I buried my feelings deep and didn’t know how much that impacted me until God showed me the truth about who I am.

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Are Scars Beautiful?
Pain, Suffering Meghan Newkirk Pain, Suffering Meghan Newkirk

Are Scars Beautiful?

For decades I tried to hide my physical scars, because they were ugly and embarrassing. Now I see that scars signify our healing and help us to accept the wounds that have shaped us.

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