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you are a fire (poem)
you are a fire (poem)
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Miracle Stuff (In Memory of Jeanne)
 

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A Practical Guide to Spiritual Warfare
A Practical Guide to Spiritual Warfare
Miracle Stuff (In Memory of Jeanne)
Miracle Stuff (In Memory of Jeanne)
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An Open Letter to the Jenna Kutchers of The World
 

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Our Shenandoah Getaway (10 Year Anni Trip!)
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Permission to Be The Tourist
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6 Months Social Media Free! Update
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On Being the Heaviest I've Ever Been
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Most Popular Posts of 2020 (& a survey for you!)
 
 

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Happy birthday love. This man has been faithfully working, sowing, learning, & standing tall these last few years. He is often hidden in the Monday-Friday, quietly & steadfastly chiseling away at many unseen but invaluable treasures. He ha
This week has been a total dream. Multiple times I looked around & thought “is this my real life right now?!” So much joy, creativity, & favor - friends, laughter, & a red Mustang convertible! 😎 I got to travel to Nashville
“It’s easy for me to slip into the downward spiral of comparison or envy or greed or simply wanting more and more. But when I stop and take a hard look at my life, I am overwhelmed with all that I do have. When I am grateful for what I ha
Saturday Staycation :: @boultedbread for a morning bun & galette 🥐 @theflourishmarket for a lovely dress 🛍 @apexoutfitter to get some gift ideas for @heyjohnray’s birthday 👕 State Farmer’s Market for peaches, okra, eggplant, &
I’ll admit, it was a euphoric feeling to pull out my journal & planner & see that I perfectly match my coffee choice for today ☕️ Music in the ears, words streaming out - it’s a good day, y’all!
We had a beautiful holiday vacation with family in one of our favorite little coastal towns. I always feel filled up (& a little sad) when I leave this place, & I’m forever attempting to anchor the pace of my normal life with the inspi
Hey y’all! It’s a Launch Day GIVEAWAY!! These goodies were hand-picked by me from some of my favorite shops around Raleigh, & lemme tell ya, I’m PUMPED for whoever gets this! There’s a little something for the adventurer,
ITS FINALLY HERE!! 🙌🏻✨ I’m so excited to share a project with you that I’ve been working on for almost a year now that is close to my heart, a web home I really hope you feel cozy in! So come on in!! 🌿 The Samantha Ray Writing website
 
 
 
 
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