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Vanessa Stricker

Sep 27, 20186 min read

Finding My Voice

We live in a crazy world. Everyday we hear about another tragedy or injustice that has taken place. Sometimes we see it first hand or...

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The Myth of Good Guys vs. Bad Guys – Part 3: Restoration is Victory

Vanessa Stricker

Jul 13, 20186 min read

The Myth of Good Guys vs. Bad Guys – Part 3: Restoration is Victory

This is the culmination of a 3-part series. If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to read Part 1 and Part 2 first. If life were a...

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Vanessa Stricker

Jun 21, 20184 min read

If It’s Not Acceptable for My Children…

A couple nights ago, my son started to cry as he was lying in bed because someone was setting off fireworks outside and he was scared. I...

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The Myth of Good Guys vs. Bad Guys – Part 2: Made in God’s Image

Vanessa Stricker

Jun 14, 20185 min read

The Myth of Good Guys vs. Bad Guys – Part 2: Made in God’s Image

This is Part 2 of 3 in this series. If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to check out Part 1 first. It seems like life would be so much...

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The Myth of Good Guys vs Bad Guys – Part 1: Dangers of the Myth

Vanessa Stricker

Jun 9, 20185 min read

The Myth of Good Guys vs Bad Guys – Part 1: Dangers of the Myth

This post is Part 1 of a 3-part series. If you haven’t yet, make sure to subscribe so that you won’t miss the rest of the series. It...

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Vanessa Stricker

May 16, 20188 min read

I Desire Mercy

I desire mercy, not sacrifice. Jesus quotes this verse from Hosea 6:6 two times in the Gospel of Matthew (9:13, 12:7). In both instances,...

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Vanessa Stricker

Apr 18, 20185 min read

What About Me?

As the mom of an almost 3 year old and a 5 year old, there is a constant battle in my home about who is going to be the first or have the...

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Vanessa Stricker

Apr 11, 20183 min read

Recommendations: Books & Podcasts

This week, I wanted to share a few books and podcasts that have been inspiring and challenging me. For the past year and a half, I have...

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Vanessa Stricker

Mar 5, 20186 min read

I Stand with DREAMers

Image above designed by Hannah Hollander of Give Ten Co. March 5th is a day that has been haunting DREAMers for the past 6 months. For...

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Vanessa Stricker

Jan 28, 20185 min read

The Thing About Being White

This past week, I was reading The Story of Ruby Bridges with Ava, a story I honestly didn’t know about until I was looking up children’s...

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