Birdie
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I’m Not in a Hurry, But I’m Not Stuck
Sometimes I wake up and feel like I should be further along. Like maybe I missed something, or I’m behind some invisible schedule I never agreed to. But then I think… I’m still showing up. I’m still listening. I still care about where I’m going, even if I don’t have all the details. I’m not… Read more
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Joy That Doesn’t Need a Reason
I’ve been thinking about joy lately. Not the kind that comes from checking boxes or everything finally going the way you planned. I mean the kind that just shows up. Quiet, steady, already there. It’s easy to look for a reason to feel good. We tie joy to progress, to people, to good news. But… Read more
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What Is Your Favorite Genre Of Music?
What is your favorite genre of music? I’m definitely an R&B girl. Always have been. There’s something about soulful music that just stays with you. It doesn’t need to be over the top or dramatic. It just needs to feel real. I love a good ballad. I love when a song slows down enough for… Read more
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A Conversation With Tomorrow
Sometimes the future feels like a mystery. Other times, like it’s already been spoken for. Somewhere between inevitability and possibility is the space where faith lives. The Future Is Already Spoken For God has already laid claim to tomorrow. That doesn’t mean we know how everything will unfold, but it does mean we can trust… Read more
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It Wasn’t Freedom for Us
I don’t feel especially patriotic today. I can’t forget that when this country declared its independence, Black people were still in chains. So no, this day wasn’t freedom for us. That doesn’t mean I’m angry at folks for barbecuing or watching fireworks. It just means I’m not pretending this day means the same thing to… Read more
