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When broken boys bend their will and humble themselves to God: Broken boys become bold boys. Broken boys become builders of bright futures. Broken boys become beasts who are forces to be reckoned with. Broken boys become might men of valor and instead of feeling beaten down, they conquer hills that used to intimidate them. […]

January 31, 2022

Relationships, Stress/Anxiety, Uncategorized

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Did “happy” describe your Monday?

If not, I feel ya! And you may be saying, “Wait?!” I thought this was supposed to encourage me and so how is THIS encouraging? Let it encourage you that we ALL have “those days”. You know, “those days”… when stuff is flying at you from every single angle? when they have no idea what […]

August 5, 2025

How to Find My Purpose: Do I Have a Calling? by Adrienne Cooley

Happiness

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Praying without ceasing

This past week I was talking with some friends and something one of them said reminded me of what my mom always taught me. As women, we really have to get the art of “praying without ceasing” down and “living in divine communion with The Father” pretty much at all times so that as we […]

July 28, 2025

Happiness

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Happy people do these 3 things differently

So how are you doing today? Would happy describe how you are? Or would overwhelmed or underwhelmed better describe the answer to that question? Or…fill in the blank. One thing happy people do differently is locate and face how they actually are doing spiritually, emotionally, and physically. But they don’t stop there. Happy people decide, […]

July 22, 2025

Happiness

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If You Need the Cheers, the Jeers Will Destroy You

Have you ever felt like you were soaring one day from the applause—only to be crushed the next by criticism? Here’s the truth:If you need the cheers, the jeers will destroy you. It’s a harsh reality, but an important one. Because often, it’s not long before the same people who cheer you on are the […]

July 7, 2025

Faith & Hope, Love, Peace, Relationships

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How to succeed

HAPPY Monday! You’ve ever looked around and thought, “Why does it feel like everyone else is winning but me?” — girl, you are not alone. Let me tell you something from my heart (and from Believe Anyway):Success doesn’t always look like the scoreboard says it should. We’ve been trained to measure success in followers, dollars, […]

June 30, 2025

Goals, Happiness, Success

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What is success?

HAPPY Monday!  Let me tell you what success isn’t—it’s not having it all together, all the time.It’s not a certain number in your bank account or a highlight reel on Instagram.It’s not a title or a trophy or a “perfect” anything. Success is staying in the game when you feel like giving up. Success is […]

June 23, 2025

Goals, Happiness

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When to Quit on a Goal?

HAPPY Monday!  OK, real talk, is that ok? What if the “goal” you’re white-knuckling was only meant to get you moving—not keep you stuck? I know, that sounds like something we’re not supposed to say. “Don’t quit! Push harder! Hustle more!” But what if what you really need is permission to let go of the […]

June 16, 2025

Goals

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What Is the Secret to Life?

Here it is! Ready? The secret to life… is not really a secret. It’s just easy to forget in a world full of hustle, heartache, and highlight reels. I used to think the secret to life was achieving all the things, impressing all the people, and finally checking all the boxes that make you feel […]

June 9, 2025

Happiness, Love, Peace, Relationships

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Why Am I Still Not Happy?

HAPPY Monday! Remember Duck Dynasty? Willie, Phil, and Uncle Si had us crackin’ up and quoting “happy, happy, happy” like it was our job. I still smile thinking about Spring Break in Orange Beach, Alabama, when we binge-watched it in a beach condo and laughed till we cried. Life felt light, silly, and full of […]

June 2, 2025

Depression, Happiness, Stress/Anxiety

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Can a Boyfriend Make Me Happy? How Can I Be Satisfied?

HAPPY Monday! Let’s just say it: relationships can be amazing—and also a lot! One day you’re on cloud nine, the next you’re overanalyzing every emoji in a text. 😅 We’ve all been there. But here’s the real question: Can a boyfriend actually make you HAPPY? And how in the world do you find true satisfaction? […]

May 26, 2025

Happiness, Love, Relationships

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