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My story of deconstruction: The first thing

karenholmes / September 18, 2020

November 2019: I was sitting in McDonald’s working on my book about finding freedom from the shame of abortion. My Bible was on the table, open to Leviticus with a bookmark in Hebrews.…

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Sometimes you are lightning…

karenholmes / December 1, 2018

Sometimes you are lightning A sudden flash before my eyesBurning me with memories And all you’ve left behindLike clouds, you blur my skyMy life darkens under youMixing black and white to grayUntil nothing…

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Heart Storm

karenholmes / December 1, 2018

The thought of you came suddenly – a gust. So cruelly… whisking away the present, rustling the memories. Like lightning, you strike unexpectedly – a flash. So searing… my vision now a kaleidoscope,…

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Grief

karenholmes / November 24, 2018

For my dad:A breath is all that separates Eternity from meAnd yet how cavernous and grayThat distance seems to be.Miles of ages lingeringBetween your hand and mineBut the stabbing pains of memoriesPierce …

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If you are looking for a non-judgmental place to discuss questions and issues of faith and personal growth, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here! This blog has been a space to explore my own faith journey from evangelical Christianity to where I am today, dancing in the mystery and getting familiar with and comfortable in the unknown. I had a mystical experience in 2019 that kicked me into a faith deconstruction which I later realized was a type of “awakening” that changed the trajectory of my life. No matter where YOU are in your faith or life experience, I am delighted that you’re here and would love to hear your story. Send me an email at karen@inspiredtofaith.com.