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September 15, 2026

I’m starting again—and I’m not ashamed to say it.

Starting again is not always easy, especially when life does not go according to plan. In this week’s Tuesday Table, I share why I am no longer ashamed to admit that I am starting again—and how my faith reminds me that God still has purpose for my life.

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September 9, 2026

Check on the Person Who Always Shows Up

We often assume dependable people are fine because they continue to show up. This week at The Tuesday Table, Kim M. Waller invites us to look beyond the smile, see the person behind the role, and ask one honest question: “How are you—really?”

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September 2, 2026

Why Purpose Requires Courage

Sometimes purpose requires us to move before we understand the entire plan. After years of building a life in Illinois, several painful losses and a quiet word from God led me back home to Michigan. What I thought was simply a move to be closer to my mama became part of a much greater purpose.

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August 25, 2026

The Story Behind My First Book

I never planned to write a book. After years of carrying personal and professional loss, relocating home to Michigan, and leaving behind staff and students I loved, writing became a place for me to put my pain. This is the story behind When the Bell Rings But They’re Gone.

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August 18, 2026

The Voice I Almost Kept Hidden.

For years, I helped other people find their voices without realizing I was learning to use my own. Pull up a chair for the first conversation at The Tuesday Table—a welcoming space where creativity meets purpose.

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