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Why Men Are Struggling Today (and How We Can Help)

Bydonnabaker303

Can we talk about the elephant in the room? Or rather…the man slumped on the couch, glued to his phone, wondering what happened to his life. Y’all, men are struggling today, like, really struggling. And it’s not just because they forgot to take the trash out (again). It goes deeper. We’re in a full-blown man…

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A Collection of Porcelain Dolls

Bydonnabaker303

How I Accidentally Threatened My Daughter with Haunted Decor Let Me Set the Scene… Once upon a time, in a house full of love, clutter, and cats, my late mother-in-law gifted me a collection of porcelain dolls. You know the ones, painted lips, delicate bonnets, perfectly brushed curls…and the kind of glassy-eyed stare that follows…

I Asked ChatGPT to Choose a Religion…It Chose Christianity
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I Asked ChatGPT to Choose a Religion…It Chose Christianity

Bydonnabaker303

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”—Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) I Asked ChatGPT… Every now and then, a question comes along that makes you pause and reflect. Recently, I asked ChatGPT the following…

God Doesn’t Write Your Story Without You
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God Doesn’t Write Your Story Without You

Bydonnabaker303

Let’s just put this out there: writing your life story with God isn’t about sitting on your hands waiting for a lightning bolt—or bulldozing ahead like you’re the CEO of the universe. It’s somewhere in between, like a divine buddy-cop movie where you bring the heart, and He brings the plot twists. Sounds wild, right?…

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Hope in the Hardest Places: A Story of Healing from Childhood Trauma

Bydonnabaker303

Hope hits differently when you’ve been through it Every time I sit down to write about healing, I think about the moment when things started to change for me—not in a big, dramatic way, but in the quiet, gut-deep way that sneaks up after years of silence. The kind of healing that doesn’t start with…

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A True Story: A Mother and Her Daughter Through the Years

Bydonnabaker303

There’s something magical about the little moments—the kind of magic that doesn’t sparkle but glows quietly in your memory. I wrote this story two years ago, before the weight of today’s worries began to settle in. It’s about my daughter, Heather, and me during one of the sweetest chapters of our life. We were carefree,…

The World’s Wackiest Festivals: Celebrations You Won’t Believe Exist!
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The World’s Wackiest Festivals: Celebrations You Won’t Believe Exist!

Bydonnabaker303

A World of Weird and Wonderful Celebrations Life’s too short for boring parties! Across the globe, people have turned everyday traditions into jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud, and sometimes downright bizarre celebrations. From flinging tomatoes at strangers to carrying your wife through an obstacle course for beer, these festivals prove that humans know how to have a good…

When Your Spouse Triggers You (And What to Do About It)
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When Your Spouse Triggers You (And What to Do About It)

Bydonnabaker303

If you’re like most couples (including my husband and me!), your spouse probably triggered you at some point. Triggers in marriage happen when something they say or do sparks a strong emotional reaction—often because it touches an old wound from your past. Keep reading to find some help for when your spouse triggers you. Maybe how they…

Trump’s Bold Tax Plan: More Money in Your Pocket?
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Trump’s Bold Tax Plan: More Money in Your Pocket?

Bydonnabaker303

Imagine waking up one day and realizing that federal income tax is no longer a thing, at least for most Americans. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, that’s exactly what President Trump’s new tax plan aims to do. Under this proposal, anyone making under $150,000 a year wouldn’t have to pay federal income tax. That’s…