Work Book Theme: I am not my Trauma Day 1 — Naming the Truth Affirmation: I am not what happened to me. I am who God says I am.Reflection Prompt: Write down the lies trauma told you. Next to each, write a truth from Scripture.Inner Child Exercise: Imagine your younger self sitting across from you.ContinueContinue reading “🌿 7‑Day Devotional”
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New Zealand: Where Beauty Is Ancestral and Healing Is Home
By Amber Self Image Magazine Arrival: Breathing in the Land The moment you step onto the soil of Aotearoa, the air greets you like an old friend. It’s not just clean—it’s ancestral. There’s a softness to it, a dampness that carries the scent of flax, sea salt, and woodsmoke. In the early morning, mist curlsContinueContinue reading “New Zealand: Where Beauty Is Ancestral and Healing Is Home”
Daily Devotions
✨ Daily Devotions: Grounding in Istanbul’s Soul By Amber Published in Self Image Magazine Istanbul is not a city you simply visit—it’s a city that teaches you to feel. Through misty mornings, clinking glasses, and threads that whisper memory, its rhythm unfolds in intimate rituals. In this feature, we explore five daily devotions that helpContinueContinue reading “Daily Devotions”
The Truth We Avoid
I’m sorry… but it’s the truth. How many times have you heard that? Or maybe even said it yourself, followed by something that felt a little too raw, a little too real for polite conversation. Well, buckle up, because here’s another dose. Look around. What are people chasing? The latest gadget? The fanciest car? AContinueContinue reading “The Truth We Avoid”
Stepping In, Reaching Out: How Embracing New Cultures Enriches Us All
Have you ever found yourself in a place where everything felt wonderfully new and beautifully different? Maybe it was the language dancing around you, the bustling energy of the markets, the customs that felt like a gentle dance, or even just the unique rhythm of daily life. Stepping into a culture vastly different from ourContinueContinue reading “Stepping In, Reaching Out: How Embracing New Cultures Enriches Us All”
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