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Should I try to uncover my past?

Should I try to uncover my past?

I recently received this email from a newsletter subscriber. I asked her permission if I could use her words because I believe her struggle mirrors all of ours. She writes: Hi Mary. I'm not sure if it's okay to reply to this mail, but it really resonated with me as...

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How do you overcome those bad days?

How do you overcome those bad days?

Megan asks: I have another question. I believe that the biggest part of the abuse I have placed behind me as no longer a part of who I am or who God has created me to be. But there are always days where bad memories come in like rushing waters. Something some said...

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10 Ways to Grow Your Blog Traffic

10 Ways to Grow Your Blog Traffic

This question comes from Michael: I've been blogging for four plus years. Though my writing has improved, my readership has not. Any ideas on how to grow a blog that you have, will be greatly appreciated. God bless you and yours! First, thanks for the imparting of...

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18 Questions to Ask When God Seems Far

18 Questions to Ask When God Seems Far

Kerry Dee asks this question: Hi Mary. I have a question that really puzzles me. I am a Christian but somewhere along the way, I lost being comforted by my faith. I don't have "the peace that passes all understanding" ever. Scripture doesn't comfort me, nor prayer,...

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Do you ever suffer from anxiety?

Do you ever suffer from anxiety?

Today's question comes from Gloria: Mary did you ever suffer from anxiety? I am having a very difficult time with it. I get very frustrated when anyone mentions being raped. I was and I am trying to get past it. I was at work tonight and someone was watching the news...

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How do I trust an Untrustworthy Friend?

How do I trust an Untrustworthy Friend?

Welcome to Wednesdays, dear, dear reader. As you may or may not know, I'm tackling YOUR questions on Wednesdays. If you have a burning question you'd like me to answer, simply write your query in the comments section after you read today's post. This week's question...

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How do I Write my Memoir if I’m Scared?

How do I Write my Memoir if I’m Scared?

This is part of the several week series where I answer your questions. If you'd like a question answered here, please comment in the comment section and be watching this blog on Wednesdays for the answers. I'll also be tackling some of these questions on the Uncaged...

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Don’t I have a right to be angry?

Don’t I have a right to be angry?

This is part of the several-week, Ask Mary A Burning Question series. Below is a series of questions I answered a reader through email (used by permission). If you  have a question you'd like me to tackle, please write it in the comments section below. ... Recently I...

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