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Catching My Breath
My morning time with God had been forced in the last half a year. I was short-changing the One whom I knew could get me back on track.

Jenny Seylar
Oct 9, 20214 min read
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The Gift of a Friend
Not all friends are created equal, and some friends, perfect for a season in our lives, may not be the best fit for the current season.

Barb Lownsbury
Sep 18, 20216 min read
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Mighty Warrior
There are moments in my life when I have felt ill-equipped for my circumstances. Yet God always shows up to guide and support me.
Sarah Davis
Sep 11, 20214 min read
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Liminal Spaces
In the first months residing in my new liminal home, I found myself stuck. Lacking the vision to see a future that could ever have meaning.

Jenny Seylar
Sep 4, 20214 min read
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Freedom in Boundaries
Boundaries are just as necessary in human relationships. My friends and family thrive by knowing who I am and what I stand for.

Karisa Moore
Aug 28, 20214 min read
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Guest Blogger, Amy Perry, Shares on Saturday
We are excited to have another guest blogger on The Dented Fender. On Saturday, Aug. 21, Amy Perry will share her story of listening to...

Jenny Seylar
Aug 20, 20211 min read
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Conversation with Margaret
I sit down slowly, my expression thoughtful as I surreptitiously glance back at those brown eyes, still so keen and passionate all these...

Barb Lownsbury
Aug 14, 20217 min read
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The Enemy's Distraction
Sleep alluded me that night as I stared into the darkness, putting myself on trial in the courtroom of my anxious thoughts.
Sarah Davis
Aug 7, 20214 min read
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For Good
Every encounter with another person, is an opportunity for the person to help me on the journey toward becoming the best version of myself.

Jenny Seylar
Jul 31, 20214 min read
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Love is Power
Guest blogger, John Britt shares, "as a man of faith, my example of power rests not in force, but in the person of Jesus."
John Britt
Jul 24, 20215 min read
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Expectation (The Fight Part II)
Expectation. I remember being a young girl, squirming on the vinyl seat in the back of our Chevy station wagon, asking way too often,...

Barb Lownsbury
Jul 17, 20215 min read
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When Pain and Joy Co-Exist
Now I find myself left with an aching realization. The option of spending time with my brother has now been removed.
Sarah Davis
Jul 10, 20214 min read
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Sacred Spaces or Not?
As music played, my heart soared with joy. I felt as though the space was somehow sacred, just not in a way that I had imagined.

Jenny Seylar
Jul 3, 20213 min read
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Oop! Stay Tuned!
I am asking for some grace from you all. An email was sent for the weekly blog, and it was sent in error. My tired eyes pushed the...

Jenny Seylar
Jun 25, 20211 min read
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Once Again, Exiting the Crazy Train
I can’t do something for or with everybody So, I choose to let go of crazy and embrace peace.

Barb Lownsbury
Jun 19, 20213 min read
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Just BE!
God created us to be human be-ings, not human do-ings. That means that it is okay to just BE for a while!

Jenny Seylar
Jun 5, 20214 min read
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The Fight
I finally acknowledge more deeply the cost of the last year and a half, a season that completely upended me.

Barb Lownsbury
May 22, 20215 min read
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Distracted Faith
To be mindful means inviting God in and letting go of all that is not critical to the present moment.

Jenny Seylar
May 15, 20214 min read
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Unnerving Pause
The greatest benefit of the pandemic pause was finding more time to spend going deeper with the Creator.

Jenny Seylar
May 8, 20214 min read
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Redefining Greatness
As I reflect on the impact of one decision upon all of eternity, it gives me incredible hope.

Barb Lownsbury
Apr 24, 20215 min read
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