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I'm your big sis who loves Jesus, psychology, and asking hard questions. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, suffering, or simply trying to follow Jesus in a complicated world, I hope you'll find a place here to breathe, learn, and remember that what's true in the light is still true in the dark.

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Hi, friends! i'm amber ginter johnson

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What if you didn't have to pretend with God but could come as you are? 

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A 7-Day Journey when you're tired of pretending you're okay. This is a personal invitation to bring your honest emotions to God, care for your whole self, and discover hope one small step at a time.

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 they are afflictions, not sins.

Some people feel guilty about their anxieties and regard them as a defect of faith, but

Calm With God is a short guided audio experience + reflection booklet to help your body settle and reconnect with God’s presence. It includes 3 guided audio meditations and a personalized pdf booklet. 

Calm with God: A Nervous System Reset for Anxious Christians

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