Honest and heartfelt thoughts and stories about home, family, love, faith, and personal growth.
I am a much different person than I was 10-15 years ago. Now, I have always been a kind person who could befriend and love anyone, even if their beliefs or lifestyles were quite different than mine. That’s something that…
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**Note: I have shut down these pages for now. I didn’t get enough engagement. However, I am more than happy to start it back up again if there is interest. I really believe in it; I just didn’t want to…
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I gave a talk in church yesterday. My husband, who asked me to speak, let me pick my topic. As I thought about what I wanted to speak about, topics like charity, worth, and peacemaking came to my mind. I…
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I have been thinking a lot about political partisanship lately. It seems to have gotten more and more extreme in the past few years. I have seen how it can hurt relationships, fill people with unhealthy anger, fear, and dread,…
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My name is Mandy Al-Bjaly. I was not born with this last name, but it is a name I chose to take upon myself in March of 2010 when I married Jad Al-Bjaly. I wrote the story of our…
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Before I begin writing what I wish to say, I want you to understand that what I share in this post can change your life if you allow it. My life has already been changed. If you are someone who…
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My eyes have been wet for quite a while after reading comments from someone I love accusing me of indulging in “fake news.” You may be wondering why that would bother me so much. Well, it bothers me deeply for…
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On August 18, 2024, I gave a brief talk in church about experiences I have had where I have felt the Holy Ghost comfort me. It was so beautiful to ponder on my life as well as read through old…
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I have come to enjoy personality tests more and more over the years because they help me understand more about myself and others. The one that is the most accurate one, at least for me, is created from the Myers…
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Update: Here is the link to my book! It is available as a paperback, hardback, and Kindle e-book. The e-book is exactly the same as the printed copy, but you will need a pen and paper to answer the reflection…
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