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Nothing But The Blood
If you’ve been following along this blog of any amount of time, you likely know that I struggle with legalism. It is quite common for me to feel like I’m backsliding if I don’t do my quiet time, don’t pray a certain way, or do certain spiritual practices. One day…
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Greif? A Rambling Lament
The past few weeks haven’t been sparking joy. The first thing that hit the fan, was that my Father had some issues that caused him to go into the ER on Tuesday. Some cognitive issues he’s had since the brain infection in May had gotten worse, and through some different…
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A Happy Winter’s Thought
As I’m writing this, I’m sitting in the quaint lobby of a… Christian camp hotel? I’m not exactly sure what it’s called. It’s a venue used for Christian camps, and it’s really cute. I drove an hour and a half here with my husband, through the first real blizzard of…
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Why Waiting Sucks and Is Sanctifying
For the year of 2023, I have been in a season of waiting, and I still cringe at those words, even thought I’m the one saying them. Growing up, whenever I heard talk of “I’m in such-and-such a season”, I thought it sounded so cliche and could not role my…
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Why I Stopped Reading Romance Novels
**This post contains adult content** He’s rugged and mysterious, she’s the girl who doesn’t need anyone to save her. But before she knows it, her knees are weak at the sight of him, he’s slaying beasts to win her favor, and a passionate romance ensues. There’s tension, running into each…
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On Condemnation No.2
My past fear reared it’s head a few weeks ago, and it was rough. For years as a child, teen and, if I’m honest, into the present, I struggle with fear in one main area. My Salvation. I can trace these fears directly back to watching some traumatizing movies, hearing…
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The Legalism Letters No.2 – Alcohol
Yep! We’re going there. A lot of Religious/Christian cultures hold the belief that drinking alcoholic beverages is wrong. Some, taking it as far as to say that Jesus turned the water into grape juice at the wedding in Cana, and that the bible says only to drink if you’re ill.…
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The Legalism Letters No.1 – Modesty
I have no idea where God wants to take this blog post. I didn’t even have an idea what to write about when I sat down just moments ago, but when I did, the title of this blog rolled off the tips of my fingers, so I guess the Lord…
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On Condemnation
Most of my life, I have struggled with the constant and unbearable feelings of condemnation and guilt. From the earliest memories I have, I remember feeling constantly wretched, less-than, completely sin filled, and like I was a culmination of all the worst parts of humanity it was possible to have. …
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MaryLyn Jewett is a writer, podcaster, and consumer of words.
Deeply inspired by the writings of C.S Lewis, Alicia Childers, and Dane Ortlund, MaryLyn aspires to write theology and Christian non-fiction that gives encouragement and grace to those who read.
When not working, she can be found with her nose in a book, playing music, hiking, or baking sourdough.
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