Author: kallieterrana

I write to process, and sometimes send those thoughts out into the void. Passionate about Jesus and people and bringing those two together. Living in and learning to love Texas. In love with my cute lil family. Working with college students, who are the coolest. Seeking Jesus and JOY in everything.

Advent Week Two (prepare Him room)

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Every day during this holiday season I find myself saying, “December 11th? How is that even possible?!” This year has flown by and I’m not sure I’m ready for it to end. I want time to slow down, but I know that isn’t the way it works. We have to be the ones to slow down. […]

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giving the gift of words (dear dad)

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Dear Dad, It is your birthday, and that is why I’m blogging on a Wednesday. I hope you already know how much I love and appreciate you, but I just want to make sure we have it down on paper (ahem, or computer screen). First let me say, I am grateful you and Mom never […]

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Advent Week One (make room)

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Life just gets so full, my head gets full, and after a while I want to empty everything. I want to bag up all my thoughts, belongings, and emotions in trash bags and start all over again.

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Give Thanks Always

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Black Friday is upon us. The irony never gets old; we give thanks and then we trample each other for deals at Best Buy. Yikes. I hope that you all had an amazing Thanksgiving. I am in our nation’s capital, gallivanting around with the little brother acting as if we are adults. (In our defense, we […]

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Adding to the Noise

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This world is hard to be in. It is so messy and broken. But there is good in all of us. ALL of us.

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two are better than one

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Whether it is in a booth at Chick-fil-a or a conference in Nashville, friendship is important. Learning to trust people and let them into your mess is crucial. It isn’t safe, but it is brave.

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Family

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It is more than blood. It is more than DNA. Family is the people in your life who love you for who you are, what you’ve been through, and where you’re going. They love you beyond your flaws, in spite of your mistakes, and through your circumstances. Family is who you call, day or night, when you need a laugh or a cry.

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The Red Pen Rumble

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I’m a people pleaser – so criticism is my worst nightmare. I’m not meeting all your needs? I’m a failure. I’m not behaving perfectly? I’m an awful person. Anyone else?
How do we learn to take criticism from a trusted source and not take it on as identity?

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Sometimes, 26

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Sometimes, growing up is a plain plate of pasta. And sometimes, it is a grand adventure. This is life.

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