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God is my refuge…

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God is the ground beneath my feet and the air that steadies my breath. When life drains me and I feel emptied, He meets me there, whole, steady, eternal. His presence is not far off, it is the refuge I return to, the place where I remember who I am. He is the stillness that heals, the love that does not withdraw and the shelter that cannot be shaken. Even the hidden, fragile places of me are safe in Him. And when I release what I cannot carry, I discover He has been carrying me all along. – denise marie 

“So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

Hope rises quietly…

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On a recent bike ride, I stopped to capture this beautiful picture. Here, God reminded me that He is with me, that His presence surrounds me like the brightness of the morning sun. I am covered by His love and His peace surrounds me.

– denise marie

    “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

    A Moment of Thanks…

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    Kauai, Hawaii

    Today, I paused, just for a moment, to breathe and say thank You.

    Thank You, God, for being present on this long, winding journey back home. Home to You and home to myself.

    You never left, even when I felt lost. Even when I didn’t know how to come back. Your presence has been a quiet strength, a gentle nudge, a steady light.

    So today, I stop to notice, I stop to thank You, for the grace that met me in every step, and the love that never let me go.

    – denise marie

    “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

    Returning to myself…

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    Lately, I’ve been noticing the small things, the way the sunlight dances on the leaves, how the birds always find their song, how my heart softens in nature’s presence.

    It’s in these quiet returns that I remember who I am, a daughter still becoming, a soul still unfolding.

    God isn’t asking me to hurry, He’s asking me to come close, to rest, to remember I’m already loved, already chosen, already home. – denise marie

      “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

      I found solace in rest…

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      A visit to Chambers Creek in University Place, Washington

      As I sat beneath the trees, near the river, and let the stillness hold me.
      There was no agenda, no rushing, just the sound of water moving slow and steady, like grace, and the wind weaving through the leaves like a gentle invitation to come home.

      Out here in nature, something in me softens. I don’t have to be strong, I don’t have to perform healing or pretend I’m not still learning how to breathe again. I can just be, fully present and fully loved.

      The river reminds me that I, too, am allowed to flow, gently, honestly, without force. The trees remind me that it’s safe to be rooted again. Safe to rest. Safe to return.

      God is here in the quiet, never demanding, only inviting. And in that sacred space, I remember, I am not lost, I am not broken. I am returning to Him, to myself and to wholeness that never truly left.

      – denise marie

      “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

        The heart of a seeker…

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        Lately, I’ve found myself slowing down. There’s something sacred about pausing long enough to feel Gods presence, to breathe in peace and to exhale gratitude, this sacred practice of being present, brings me joy. – denise marie

          “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

            The Power of Gratitude

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            My recent visit in Mount Vernon, Washington

            Gratitude doesn’t always change our circumstances, but it shifts our perspective. It reminds me that even in the middle of uncertainty, there is still beauty to be found. A breath. A sunrise. A kind word. The quiet presence of God.

            When I choose to give thanks, especially in the small, ordinary moments, I make room for peace. I stop focusing on what’s missing and start seeing what’s already here.

            Gratitude is not about ignoring the hard things. It’s about remembering that goodness still exists, even in the midst of them. And often, that’s where healing begins, in a heart that says, “Thank You, God, for today.” – denise marie 

            “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

            Inhale Peace and Exhale What No Longer Serves You

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            Take a deep breath…inhale peace, the kind that quiets your soul and reminds you that you are held by something greater. Then exhale…releasing fear, tension, and the lies you’ve been told or believed about yourself. Let them go.

            This sacred exchange, breathing in peace and breathing out anything that doesn’t align with your truth, is a prayer in itself. It’s an invitation to reconnect with God, with clarity, and with the divine strength inside you.

            Today, be sure to make space for this quiet moment and let your breath lead you back to your truth. – denise marie

            “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

            Women, you are a gift.

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            Happy Mother’s Day🌺

            To the Mom’s, Grandmothers, Aunties, Foster-moms, Stepmoms, God-Mom’s, and all women who simply show up, loving others without limits, and holding space without judgment. Thank you for choosing love. You are a gift. – denise marie

            “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. – John 8:36

            Sacred Stillness…

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            Thank You Lord for this sacred stillness, for the way creation speaks Your name. I breathe in Your love, and breathe out my praise. – denise marie

            “So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed”. -John 8:36