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Believer | Social Worker | Writer | 4w5 | 👩🏻‍💻 my tweets: emotional health, spiritual formation, trauma recovery, grief, aunt life, & Georgia football

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Katie Crosby

9 months

Over the last 22 days, I’ve been on a road trip from Georgia to Maine. I stayed off social media to be as present as possible. I needed that time to build confidence, experience joy, and soak up beauty. Still a bit in awe at my ability to do a trip like this again!

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4 months

Not lost on me that a black queer artist and a white country singer came together to sing a song about belonging. America is starved for connection across divides and that performance shows how much music has the power to heal. #grammys #tracychapman

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4 years

I stopped by my sister’s house tonight. They were about to decorate their Christmas tree. I said, “I don’t want to intrude on family time.” My bro-in-law said, “You are family.” Married friends, you’ll never know how much it means to be included in special things like this!

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2 years

Shout out to all of the millennial women still holding down the side part. Keep fighting the good fight.

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11 months

Grief does not always look like crying. Sometimes it’s: -missing turns while driving -barely mustering the energy to pack for a trip -feeling numb during big or small moments that once brought joy -having a hard time making decisions

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1 year

Words that changed my life: “To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God.” Timothy J. Keller

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2 years

I don’t know how to say this, but my dad died unexpectedly this morning.

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3 years

One time I was pouring my heart out to a friend & I ended with, “but God’s been faithful” She said, “you don’t have to tie the bow” How many of us feel obligated to state we still believe truth when we are unfiltered? Be the kind of friend that doesn’t make others tie the bow.

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1 year

Instead of attending an Easter service, I drove to Dad’s grave and read the Resurrection story out loud. I needed the reminder that the place of his earthly ending is not his final ending. Death does not get the final say.

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4 years

Have I finished the four books I’m currently reading? No. Did I just buy two more books? Yes.

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Katie Crosby

3 years

My singleness does not make me less human or less spiritual than my married friends. My singleness is an important vocation worthy of celebration, support, and respect.

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Katie Crosby

4 years

I don’t know if I’ll ever get married. But if the Lord calls me to this, my priorities in a spouse look different than 10 years ago. I used to want a man with charm. Now I want a man who can cry. I don’t want bravado. I want someone who is humble, gentle, and quick to repent.

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4 years

We over-romanticize calling, as if it’s something we should naturally desire. Moses gave excuses. Gideon doubted and asked for a sign. Jonah fled. Jesus asked for his cup to pass. Calling often looks more like an unwanted cross to carry than a choice to consider.

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4 years

I hear White Christians say “pray for revival.” I’m sad that we primarily see the problem “out there” instead of in here. Most of us aren’t in close proximity to anyone outside our churches to realize the damage we’ve caused. We cannot expect revival until we pray for repentance.

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2 years

I am at my most patriotic when I’m in a public library. When I remember that we let people borrow books for free, have public access to the internet, and participate in extracurricular learning opportunities, it’s one of the few times I want to shout, “I love America!”

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4 years

Pastors, one way you can shepherd the singles in your church is by affirming our singleness. Please do not categorize singles as the “not yet married.” Regardless of your intentions, this insinuates we are not whole unless we marry.

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3 years

Singles with one income are more vulnerable financially yet spend a greater amount of finances on married friends + their children than vice versa. For relationships to be healthy, mutuality is important. We must create ways of caring for single people, including financially.

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3 years

I’ve begun reciting the Beatitudes every day. I want my values, my ambitions, my griefs, and my entire life to be founded upon and formed by these verses.

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4 years

“We do not draw people to Christ by loudly discrediting what they believe, by telling them how wrong they are and how right we are, but by showing them a light that is so lovely that they want with all their hearts to know the source of it.” —Madeleine L’Engle

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Katie Crosby

4 years

One of the ways we become like Jesus is by listening to people who feel like “the other:” The disabled. Minorities. LGBT people. Singles. Prisoners. Immigrants. The elderly. This is not liberalism. This is following in the steps of a Jewish carpenter from Nazareth.

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Katie Crosby

3 years

As I disentangle Christian culture from my faith, I find myself reading authors who nurture my belief in God’s love for me. Nouwen, Manning, and Peterson remind me that the confusion I feel won’t separate me from God’s love. Who are those authors for you?

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Katie Crosby

2 years

There were 600 people at my Dad’s funeral yesterday. Close to 300 have watched the service online. My mom, sister, and I greeted people for over two hours after the service. The line was wrapped around the building. The main theme was, “he made me feel loved and important.”

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Katie Crosby

1 year

I attended my childhood church for the first time today since Dad’s funeral. We sang “O Holy Night,” his favorite Christmas hymn. I cried the whole time. As I belted out “fall on your knees, O hear the angels voices,” I imagined the joy my Dad has doing this. His faith is sight

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Katie Crosby

3 years

I really wished we lived in a world where Christians were most afraid of not being merciful.

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Katie Crosby

2 years

Words spoken about my Dad today: "Your dad changed my life." "He looked at me like he was proud of me." "He set us up!" "He brought me to Macon." "I don't know another person on this earth who has been spoken of so highly." "I know Christ because of your Dad."

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Katie Crosby

3 years

this is the best meme on the internet today

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Katie Crosby

4 years

The immediate political posturing following RBG’s death shows how little we value life and how much we value power in this country. A human being is dead. Can we not all take a second to mourn this?

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Katie Crosby

3 years

As a single person, sometimes I long for the simplicity of childhood. When friendship was the focus and we were ignorant about romance. I’m comforted that in heaven everyone will experience the best of both — belonging with others and union with God.

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Katie Crosby

4 years

I will never give up on the Church. I believe in her beauty and her purpose. But sometimes her body makes me profoundly sad. There is so much work to do.

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Katie Crosby

3 years

Lord, give me the wisdom of Mother Teresa, the courage of MLK, and the metabolism of a teenage boy.

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Katie Crosby

3 years

Whenever I go to a big event like a wedding I realize how wildly different I am from most people. You mean you would not like to discuss theology or social change over finger foods and champagne?!

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Katie Crosby

2 years

The Polar Express is a horror film disguised as a children's Christmas movie. Even the happy parts creep me out.

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Katie Crosby

3 years

One of the biggest hang-ups for Evangelicals is the fear we are comprising truth by participating in any kind of bridge-building activity. 1/12

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Katie Crosby

2 years

I used to feel unsure about contacting people when their loved one died, especially if I hadn’t talked to them in awhile. But now I know that you always want to hear from people. I don’t care if I’ve known them for 20 years or 20 minutes. Every message has meant the world.

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Katie Crosby

2 years

Grief takes such a heavy toll. The nausea, insomnia, fatigue, lack of appetite. It’s the body’s way of protesting: “I was not made for this. I reject death; it is not my original design.”

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Katie Crosby

1 year

This is the face of someone who just drove *through traffic* to Atlanta for the first time in 10 years! For a few years, I couldn’t drive. Then I made it back onto the interstate. Then I celebrated driving 20 minutes away! Brain injuries can be terrible, but never give up!

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Katie Crosby

3 years

The church is wounding people and the sad reality is that most ministry leaders do not understand the psychological and physiological implications of that. If I could request pastors to do one thing, it would be to become trauma informed.

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Katie Crosby

3 years

When COVID hit, I watched healthy people begin to live isolated like me Now, it’s difficult to see people resume activities that I haven’t been able to do in a decade My prayer is that the church will learn from this and take the losses of us with chronic illness more seriously

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Katie Crosby

3 years

Best meme on the internet today

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Katie Crosby

3 years

One of the most effective things the Church could do is get to know unbelievers and ask, “how do you perceive us?” And when they respond, to humbly listen.

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Katie Crosby

2 years

He was not only my dad but a spiritual father to an incalculable amount of people. I don’t know a person who prayed more than him. I will miss him dearly, but I know he is with the one he loves and who loves him the most. I take so much comfort in that.

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Katie Crosby

3 years

My niece was playing with beanie babies today and said, “This is the mommy, daddy, child, and aunt. Together, they’re a family!” When I’m telling you I choked back tears... I love that her definition of family extends beyond the nuclear 😭

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Katie Crosby

1 year

For the first time since my health crisis began in 2013, I got back on a stage tonight and delivered a speech in front of 200 people. Throughout the years, I feared this would never be possible for me again. I am elated. Thanks be to God!

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Katie Crosby

3 years

5 y/o nephew: “I saw you sitting in your car in the driveway. Why were you out there so long?” Me: “One day you’ll understand, buddy.”

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Katie Crosby

4 years

It would be the highest honor and privilege to have @BethMooreLPM become a fellow Presbyterian. She brings character, conviction, and courage everywhere she goes.

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Hey guys...y'all want her?

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Katie Crosby

4 years

If you’d like to be added to the #WeirdChristianTwitter , please respond to this post! I try to add everyone as they ask, but I’m sure some have gotten lost in my mentions 😬

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Katie Crosby

2 years

Betty White was the surrogate grandmother of America. Hearing about her passing genuinely upsets me. I can’t help but picture her leaving this world with a wink and a mischievousness giggle!

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Katie Crosby

3 years

My nephew has his first t-ball game on Saturday. I asked if it was okay if I come (I don’t want to pressure him). He smiled, shook his head, and said “with a sign?” As God as my witness, you better believe this aunt will be gathering supplies and making that child a sign!

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3 years

Holy Saturday reminds me that God is working even when it feels like he has abandoned me.

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Katie Crosby

2 years

Your prayers, comments, DMs, and any words of support are so valued. I don’t know when I’ll be able to respond, but I thank y’all for being there for me. I love my Twitter fam 💛

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4 years

I tear up almost every time I think about the witness of @BethMooreLPM . Whenever I’m down about the state of the church, her tweets provide such timely guidance, encouragement, and resolve. Your faithfulness IS doing something, Mrs. Beth. It matters. Thank you for loving Jesus.

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3 years

@RNS @BethMooreLPM Lord, give us the courage to follow you -- to hold every attachment loosely and to be willing to give up anything we consider precious if it means a closer walk with you. You are worthy, Lord. May we be found worthy. Thank you for the courage and conviction of Beth Moore.

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4 years

When some of my girl friends got married, I feared I would lose the friendship. Instead, I gained a brother. I’m grateful for the married couples who continue to prioritize their single friends. Those who don’t miss out on very enriching relationships.

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Katie Crosby

3 years

How do I get out of deconstruction twitter? I want to be on plant twitter. Or dog twitter.

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Katie Crosby

2 years

One of my dad’s top priorities was to take care of his wife and daughters. He served us even after death. Over 20 years ago he arranged his funeral. He also wrote each of us letters. We always knew he had a folder in case this happened. I’ll treasure this act of love forever.

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3 years

My nephew learned about 9/11 at school. We talked about it more today, and I told him, “bad things will happen, but always look for the helpers.” He said, “I want to be a helper one day.” When we prepare children for the reality of the world, we empower them.

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Katie Crosby

4 years

But who among you is going to be a daredevil today and share the John Piper article on Facebook?

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3 years

“I really only love God as much as the person I love the least.” Dorothy Day

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2 years

Missing my dad so much tonight. Please keep praying for our family. The loss was so sudden and unexpected. He was literally vibrant one day and gone in seconds the next.

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3 years

Why did it take me 32 years to watch It’s a Wonderful Life? I bawled my eyes out. So many redemptive themes!

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4 years

I critique the church because I love the church. I mourn when her vision and our action are at odds. When she errs, we all hurt. It’s precisely for her peace, purity, and prosperity that I challenge her.

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3 years

Constant outrage is not good for our blood pressure or our souls. Sometimes we need to to stand up, but many times we need to take a break and take a walk. We miss out on a lot of beauty when we monitor the darkness.

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Katie Crosby

3 years

Going through my own dark night of the soul while political extremism, racial injustice, the Evangelical dumpster fire, and a pandemic happen is a freaking RIDE, I tell ya.

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Katie Crosby

3 years

Who is one author you read who *gets* you? I cannot think of a more important spiritual mentor in my life than Henri Nouwen. When I read him, I feel like I’m reading about my own fears, desires, and ideals.

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2 years

I love this photo of myself! It shows the joy, the levity, and the hope that I truly am beginning to feel. I know I have further to go, but I sure am proud of myself and how far I’ve come.

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3 years

If you’re not daily wanting to scream into the void (or your pillow) right now I don’t trust you as a human being

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Katie Crosby

1 year

My dad died ten months ago today. Hearing that Tim Keller passed this morning makes me emotional. It feels like the baton is being passed and the faith influencers of my youth are entering into glory. I pray I finish the race clinging to Jesus like Dad and Dr. Keller did.

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3 years

Guys I just realized that I wasn’t on the WCT list so had to add myself 💀

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Katie Crosby

4 years

I was called to meet with a student in crisis today. I asked her how she felt & she said “happy.” Considering the situation, I was perplexed by her reply. I asked why she was happy and she said, “because I’m meeting with you.” Never underestimate the impact of small gestures!

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Katie Crosby

4 years

What grieves me most is that the American church has not only damaged our witness, but our credibility.

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Katie Crosby

4 years

Seminary is important. Knowledge is useful. But there is no better teacher than suffering. If you are looking to grow spiritually, sit with a person dying. Visit a prisoner. Survive your own dark night of the soul and tell us about the riches you found there.

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At the end of my life, I aspire to have people across the theological spectrum express their respect for my kindness and humility. I want to treat all people with dignity and charity. Please hold me to it.

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3 years

I’m hoping for something vulnerable right now and without going into specifics, I’d love if everyone could pray this: “God, help this to work for Katie. Let this be a hope fulfilled.” Means a lot. Thank you!

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“In order to empathize with someone’s experience you must be willing to believe them as they see it and not how you imagine their experience to be.” Brenè Brown

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3 years

Many Christians fear that spending time listening means we have to sacrifice our convictions. This is not true. It means we have to sacrifice our defensiveness. 4/12

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3 years

Every Evangelical leader who publicly or silently supported this President, we are waiting for your response: Condemn this. Call out the egregious sin of nationalism that has infected so many of our churches.

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2 years

Happy 40th wedding anniversary to my beloved parents. Dad, thank you for loving Mom with every fiber of your being. I promise that Amanda, Kevin, and I are going to take care of her, just as you reassured Mom in your letter.

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3 years

Can we let go of the phrase “it’s going to be ok” when trying to comfort a person suffering? We cannot guarantee a positive outcome and it’s dismissive of the present pain that person is enduring.

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Adele not making an album for 6 years really gives me permission to be - to be silent, to be in process, and to be patient. I’m doing the hardest work of my life, but the work is offline. She shows me the hope and beauty of art that comes from unrushed healing.

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Jesus can handle if you didn’t feel joy or relief today. Your relationship with God is not dependent on your feelings. He paid it all. Rest easy in his love — there truly are no strings attached.

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It’s officially my Jesus year! Thanks for all of your happy birthday messages and kind words. They have made me feel very special and loved! I’m glad I know every single one of you.

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2 years

I am deleting the #WeirdChristianTwitter / #WCT List. 🧵

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3 years

Single and married people can offer one another rich depth if we push past our own insecurities and get outside our comfort zones. 🧵

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This is my first year observing #AshWednesday but Ten years of chronic illness, multiple brain injuries, and the death of my father have forced me to face my mortality. My needs keep me honest: I am fragile. But so are flowers. Lord, use my fodder to yield a vibrant crop.

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2 years

Brain fog from grief is so real. I’ve found the last two days that I can hardly string words together. It’s been a month but I’m still in such a daze. I know I will be for good while longer.

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I hate NFL overtime. For as good as this game was, the win feels cheap because it was basically decided by a coin toss

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3 years

I wish I could tell every single person hurt by the church that I’m sorry. I’m sorry your genuine questions were dismissed with “because the Bible says so.” I’m sorry the church abandoned you in your time of vulnerability. I’m sorry the church acted so unlike her Savior.

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Some prayer requests: -today is my sister and brother in law’s wedding anniversary -for my grandmother in the hospital who’s having to shoulder some of these hours alone -Sunday is my parent’s 40th wedding anniversary -strength for all of us as the days go by with little sleep

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3 years

gen z can pry the 😂 emoji from my cold, dead, millennial body when they see me wearing skinny jeans in my coffin at my funeral when I’m hopefully very old and gray

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3 years

If your church is having an online Christmas Eve service, would you drop the link below? I’d love for people who don’t have anywhere to go to be able to easily find a place!

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2 years

Going out of town for two nights. Packing five pairs of underwear. It’s the only math that makes sense to me.

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3 years

I wrote an essay and compared my grandparent's house to my earthly Eden I decided to email it to them before it's published My Grandmom called me sobbing and said, "this is the most beautiful thing I've ever read" Find a way to thank and encourage the people who formed you!

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Audiobooks have opened up a whole new world for me! I LOVE to read but am often hindered by brain fog and concentration issues. Now? I lie down, hit play, and listen with my eyes closed. Instead of draining me, it’s restful! I’ve read 5 novels in the last two weeks 😭

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3 years

I’m not sure if anything offends God more than when people use His name as a weapon to push others further away from His good news

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Katie Crosby

1 year

When Georgia won the National Championship last year, the first person I hugged was my Dad. It was one of my favorite moments with him. I’m glad we are back this year, but I miss my Dad terribly. Just spent some time at his grave. Please pray for me tonight. This is tough.

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3 years

I believe in absolute truth. I also believe it’s been weaponized. We can have all the knowledge in the world, but if we have not love, we are nothing. 5/12

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2 years

Today is my 34th birthday! I’d love if people would comment with a brief prayer or blessing for me for this upcoming year. Thanks for celebrating with me!

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2 years

I will have much more to share, but I had the honor of writing my Dad’s obituary. Dad truly believed I could do anything. He was especially my cheerleader with my writing. I can hear him saying now, “I am so proud of you, sweetheart!”

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Lindsey Crosby Obituary | July 19, 2022 | Macon, GA

Obituary for Lindsey Lee Crosby | Lindsey Lee Crosby, 74, of Macon, Georgia, entered the presence of the Lord Tuesday, July 19, 2022. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022, 11:00...

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@crosby_katie

Katie Crosby

3 years

This isn’t shrinking from the truth. It’s ensuring it. Truth is best heard when people are convinced of our love. 12/12

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@crosby_katie

Katie Crosby

2 years

Not on here much because I don’t have many words besides “I’m so sad.” This was supposed to be my year of recovery. I’m still taking steps towards healing but grief has made it a bit more complex. I don’t need any reminders. I just really miss my Dad.

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