Jen Manglos

Author: Jen Manglos

  • Stronger – Finally

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    Finally Jessica Lacy Driscoll (Note: if you missed the introduction to this series, be sure to read it first.) I wondered for years if there was a place for me to be myself fully with a man. I’m energetic and sharp. I see things below the surface and have the courage, and sometimes just the…

  • Stronger – When We Roar

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    When We Roar Amanda Macadam (Note: if you missed the introduction to this series, be sure to read it first.) As a naturally shy and quiet child I grew into womanhood with the “traditional” belief that female spirituality was rooted in respect and quietness. But what happens when this posture becomes dishonest and there are…

  • Stronger – Introduction

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    I recently came across a journal my Mom kept while I was in hospital at the age of 14. I have scoliosis, AKA curvature of the spine, and underwent surgery to correct the curve and install some hardware to keep my spine straight. No surprises, it was the most physically painful experience of my life.…

  • What If

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    This dazzling city comes to life before my eyes, with space ships, a vibrant city life, and technology so advanced that it’s hard to even fathom. I gaze in wonder, eager for more glimpses of this afro-futurist city. This place does not exist. Like many, I went to see Black Panther this weekend – P.S.…

  • Leaning into Lent

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    Lent falls on Valentine’s Day this year and I couldn’t be more excited. I have mixed thoughts on Valentine’s Day, which I won’t get into here, so I am glad for a day that can be focused on seeking God and considering my mortality. I found this online the other day and loved how perfectly…

  • People Who Need People

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    I love being around people, but it is easy for me to forget how much I need them in my life. I have become adept at filling in my perceived gaps on my own. In some ways, this has served me well. However, this self-reliance is often my biggest detriment. Because when I am in…

  • Guest Post: At Home With the Loverbees

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    Hi All, A good Monday to you all (don’t trust this seemingly cheerful greeting, I am still waiting for my coffee to kick in). I have a guest post up on At Home With the Loverbees, a blog by the wonderful Nanette Overby. This month, Nanette is hosting a series of posts called Matters of…

  • Is Forgiveness Possible?

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    I forgive you. I used to believe that forgiveness was possible, but over the past few years, my hope has been disappointed. My experience of forgiveness in the past has been hopeful. When I was in high school I had a falling out with a close group of friends. Years later, I reconnected with one…

  • Stuck in the Middle of Change

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    This past November I made my first trip to Washington, D.C. It was a lovely experience and helped to bring the history of this country alive in new ways. Two of the most meaningful museums for me were the African American Museum and the Holocaust Museum. It was painful and humbling to witness evidence for…

  • Jen’s Top Ten, No Wait, Eleven

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    I am like that sports fanatic, whose life revolves around the cycles of seasons of a particular sport. I read the buzz pre-season, I go to lots of games, and I have countless conversations on who is going to win. Except my sport is film and the games are theaters. Christmas is the most wonderful…