Tag: Spiritual Growth
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The Hardest Part of Growing Up: Learning to Let Them Do It
For sixteen years, I was the “Chief Doer” of my home. But moving to a full-time career forced a hard realization: sometimes my “help” is actually a hurdle to my family’s growth. Join me as I trade my identity as the doer for a season of intentional grace.
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Why I felt Calmer in 2020: and How I’m Finding Peace Again
When the world shut down in 2020, I felt calmer than ever. As I reflect on that season, I’m realizing it wasn’t the circumstances that gave me peace, it was the rhythms. This is what anchored me then, and what I’m intentionally bringing back now.
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When Making Friends as an Adult Feels Impossible and What Jesus Is Teaching Me Through It
Making friends as an adult can feel lonely and complicated. Between work, family, and faith, connection doesn’t come naturally. This year, I’ve learned that small steps, courage, and trusting Jesus can open doors to real friendships. Sometimes, we have to go first to find the community we need.
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How to Read the Bible Daily Without Feeling Overwhelmed
A friendly, faith-filled guide to help new or returning Christians start reading the Bible with confidence. Includes prayer tips, a simple reading plan, and a free printable checklist.
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20 Things I Stopped Doing to Find Peace and Purpose Again
20 Things I Stopped Doing to Find Peace and Purpose Again. From letting go of comparison and anxiety to simplifying daily habits, I’m sharing the 20 things I stopped doing that helped me rediscover balance, joy, and faith. Read more on Just Being Kara for practical encouragement and inspiration to live intentionally.
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One Year Renewed: My Journey of Recommitment Through Baptism
One year ago, I made the life-changing decision to be re-baptized a moment that completely renewed my heart, deepened my faith, and set my soul at peace. In this post, I’m sharing my personal testimony of how God transformed my anxiety into confidence, my fear into faith, and how saying “yes” to Jesus again changed…