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God-Given Identity

The Blessing of Our True God-Given Identity In a world that constantly tells us who we should be—louder, thinner, smarter, more successful—it’s no wonder so many of us wake up wondering who we truly are. We search for meaning in titles, approval in relationships, validation in likes and follows, and value in performance. And yet,…

Value What You Have

While You Have It.. It’s a phrase we hear often. It sounds simple—almost too obvious to be profound. But life has a way of teaching us just how deep those words really go. We don’t always recognize the value of something while it’s right in front of us. The everyday moments. The people who text…

Mujo

The Beauty and Bittersweetness of Life’s Impermanence There’s a quiet, poetic word in Japanese—mujo—that means impermanence. At first glance, it sounds like something we might want to avoid. After all, most of us crave stability. We long to hold onto moments, people, places, seasons. But mujo isn’t cruel. It doesn’t come to steal joy. It…

God’s Written Testimonies

God Writes Testimonies That Take Time We love the idea of a quick breakthrough, a fast-forwarded healing, or a neatly wrapped-up story. We long for the moment where everything finally makes sense, where the pain was worth it and the waiting is rewarded. But the truth is, God’s testimonies often unfold slowly—layer by layer, moment…

The Power of a Gentle Spirit

In a world that often equates strength with dominance and volume, a gentle spirit can feel invisible or even mistaken for weakness. But Scripture tells a very different story. In fact, gentleness is not only a fruit of the Spirit—it is a powerful force that can change hearts, heal wounds, and reflect the character of…

Trouvaille

The Beauty of Unexpected Blessings There’s a quiet kind of magic in the word trouvaille. It doesn’t shout or demand attention. It whispers—like the warmth of sunlight falling unexpectedly on your face during a cold morning, or a song that finds you at just the right moment. Trouvaille is a reminder that sometimes, life gives…

Memoir of my Heart

There’s a quiet place in my life where I go to make sense of the mess, the beauty, the ache, and the grace of it all. That place is Charina Writes. It began simply—as a space to share thoughts, to process life, to speak gently into the noise. But somewhere along the way, it became…

A Love Focused on Self is Not Love

There’s a kind of love that feels good, sounds right, and even looks admirable from a distance—but when examined closely, it is rooted not in care for others but in the elevation of self. We live in a culture that often confuses love with desire, attention, or validation. “Love yourself first,” we’re told—and while there…

What Would Jesus Write?

If Jesus were to write your eulogy… Let’s just say it now: if Jesus were in charge of writing our eulogy, the whole thing would look very different from the carefully curated highlight reel we hope people remember about us. Forget the fancy bullet points and the “She was always so organized” line someone says…

When Hope Tiptoes Back In

Hope doesn’t always come with fanfare. It doesn’t always announce itself with bright lights or bold declarations. Sometimes, it enters softly—barefoot, quiet, almost unnoticeable. It may show up in a moment of stillness, in the gentle rhythm of a favorite song playing unexpectedly. In the first deep breath that doesn’t feel heavy. In the tiny…