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"You are a very loyal person, and God sees that." My best friend said these words to me a few nights ago, as tears began to form in my exhausted eyes. Her words served as medicine to my weary soul---a restorative reminder that God does see me, even when He may feel lightyears away. And …
Release + Hope—these are my words for 2021. After vacillating back and forth between the two, I realized that it would be difficult— nearly impossible—to separate my surrender from the foundational hope that promotes it. The two go hand-in-hand. So this year, instead of one word, I have two. -------------------- Here’s what I mean: Only when there’s …
Let's face it: 2020 has been hard. From a global pandemic to relational isolation to never-ending political unrest (and everything in between), this past year has brought with it unexpected amounts of warfare. To minimize the adversity is pointless. To belittle the struggle is unwise. And to discourage the natural outpouring of tear-filled grief is, …
At the time of my writing this, I am but a mere two days away from completing my twentieth trek around the sun . . . preparing to embark on my twenty-first. (And all the people said, "She wasn't readyyyyy.") They say that time flies when you're having fun, and though I'm not too …
Oh, hey. Didn't see you there. In fact, I haven't seen anyone outside of my immediate family for the past eighteen days now---global pandemics, am I right? *cue nervous laugh* My name is Delaney, and this is my online diary. What a joy it is to have you read along, as we …
I've never been a fan of the term "resolution." For me, it's simply a reminder of all the ways in which I've failed the goals, ideas, and objectives of years past. It's a word that awakens within me a sense of disappointment---a temporary opportunity for change with no real long-term effects. So, yeah. Just not …
As the sun sets on yet another year (and another decade), I can't help but write about all that has transpired in our most recent twelve-month whirlwind. 2019 has been the most formidable year of my life. I've laughed. I've cried. I've smiled every day and frowned a little, too …
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One year ago, I started my business. One year ago, I designed my website. One year ago, I (somewhat apprehensively) decided that I was done just talking about my dreams---I was going to go chase 'em down. One year ago, man. One whole year. From the start, I've battled serious bouts of self-doubt, …
I love words. I really, really love words. And quite frankly, I believe, when handled wisely, words can change the world. Since I was a kid, I've been hopelessly infatuated with the English language. Words are compelling to me, and the Thesaurus (aka thesaurus.com) has long been a close companion of mine. I'm of the …
Lest one chapter first conclude its tale, another has yet to begin. 20. Twenty. Vingt. Veinte. Venti. Zwanzig. Yirmi. Yep. Twenty sounds just as mind-blowing in French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Turkish as it does in English. Great. Twenty, man. Where does the time go? It seems that just yesterday, my …
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