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  • Faith & Culture,  Love Wins

    Why many are leaving the mega church – it might not be a bad thing

    September 15, 2017 / 36 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Deconstructed Faith,  Faith & Culture,  Inner healing work,  Love Wins

    If you’ve been hurt by the church…

    August 17, 2016 / 17 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel

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So much truth in this. 🙌 the people we surround ourselves with carries so much power. We tend to forget those who we are around, mold and shape us. If we don't get some diversity in that circle, we won't grow. 🌱 . . Every so often I take a friendship inventory and evaluate the relationships closest to me. If there is a gap, I become proactive at filling it. Because I've learned (the hard way) what happens when I am not inside a healthy balance of relationships. ✨ . . Who are your peeps? What gaps do you need to fill? Image credit @thelovechange ❤ . . #podcasts #blogger #writer #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #lovewell #loveyourself #misfitsunite #girlmom #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #relationshipgoals #faithjourney #modernmystic #lightchaser Usually when we see Lyla on a stage, she is dancing, but that wasn't the case today. I spent the morning listening to her speak at the PLTW summit to a room of educators about her goals in research and science. I'm deciding, there isn't much this girl can't do. So proud ❤❤ Abuse series #5: one of the tell tale signs of abuse is when someone attempts to remove the closeness of those who love you and know you the best. Whether this is emotional, mental, physical or spiritual abuse, this trademark conistently shows up. But why?? . . There are few things in life more powerful than intimacy. When someone knows you intimately - your deepest fears, longings, hopes, dreams, secrets, wounds and tender places- that bond is a powerful one. When love is combined, it is a force no person or institution stands a chance against. This is why abusers often isolate their partner from their family and loved ones. Deep down they know those people are connected and loving you more than they are able to. They recognize the trust, vulnerability, authenticity and safety your loved ones offer. This terrifies someone who hungers for control. And the best chance they have at control is to remove those people from your life. . . As simple as it may sound to recognize this trait of abusive behavior, it can disguise itself pretty well. The removal of your loved ones usually starts as subtle comments about them - questioning their loyalty, character or devotion. They plants seeds of doubt. When that doesn't work, the game begins of "who do you love more". With your abuser forcing you to choose between them or your loved one. If that fails, a massive smear campaign begins against you and those who love you. Of course, this is a last ditch effort to hold power and regain control. . . Sadly, this behavior is often labeled as being done "in love". Telling you they love you so much, they have to remove you from these people (who threaten your abusers role in your life). Although complicated depending on the dynamic of the relationship, this is always ALWAYS a sign of abuse. Red flag 🚩. Time to run. Don't look back. . . Remember, intimacy is powerful. Hold onto those love you and know you intimately. They may just save your life 💪❤ . . #survivor #abusesurvivor #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #bebravebeyou #bebrave #writer #podcasts #blogger #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #deepthought #deepquotes Hey there hey 👋 this is for anyone who feels like you may have lost something. Or that something was taken from you. Or that maybe you just feel like all your efforts have been in vain - let me say this: ✋ . . Every single seed you planted mattered. Every ounce of energy, love and faithful watering you did was valuable. It holds weight. . . Your effort to plant, seed and water- in the dark, when no one is watching, when you feel tired and alone - ignites life into a living, breathing thing. That thing will grow to offer YOU fruit. It will extend to you harvest upon harvest. Because, my dear, the work is sacred. Whether it was a project, relationship, education, career - if you bled your soul into it, it holds holy value. 🙏 . . I cannot say this has been an easy thing to grasp. My hands tend to feel empty when I've worked a thing, only to see the thing fade away. But, the master of life is wise. The real fruit isn't in the outcome. It isn't in what anyone can view from the outside. The real fruit is in the work itself. . . That's where the blessings are. It's where the life is. My dear, let go of the stage you've put yourself (or project, relationship, etc) on. Turn off the spotlight. Open your hands to let go. And embrace the fruit that will come just for YOU. 🙏❤ . . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #writer #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #relationshipgoals #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #deepthought #deepquotes #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lettinggo #girlswhoblog #girlswhobrave #enneagram3 Just a friendly reminder that it's Friday! WE CAN DO HARD THINGS PEOPLE. BUT TODAY WE EAT BROWNIES AND ICE CREAM. We resume hard things again on Monday 😘😀 . Power on ~ Anna . . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #writer #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #survivor #abusesurvivor #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #fridayfeels Before deconstructing, my life involved loads of prayer. Since I was a kid, prayer was a huge part of my life. 🙏 I literally have nearly 50 journals filled with tear-stained pages, pleading and begging for God's comfort, peace and direction. 💔 . . In this episode, I discuss the damaging cycle so many find themselves in when God is their only safe place, only sense of connection and acceptance, or only "lover" of their soul. It sets the tone for depression, isolation and loads of denial. 😢 . . During my journey in the wilderness, everything was stripped away - including my prayer life. I wanted connection with Spirit, but not the idol of religion it had been packaged in. Spirit led me to trade desperate hunger prayers, for prayers of acceptance, gratitude and authentic healing. Everything changed 🙏❤ link to podcast in bio 👆 . . . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #writer #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #relationshipgoals #survivor #abusesurvivor #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #exvangelical #deepthought #deepquotes #healingfromwithin

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