Category: Building Community
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RealTalk|When Being Social Starts Making You Sick
Forcing yourself to be social can come at a cost. If connection is leaving you drained, sick, or depleted, it may be time to rethink what belonging really looks like.
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RealTalk|When Accountability Went Missing — and Why It Matters
Discipline isn’t control. Accountability isn’t punishment. They’re the tools we use to equip young people for life — at home, in school, at work, and in relationships. This is Real Talk.
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Real Talk|The Unfinished Rooms We Carry
As this year comes to a close, it’s time to take a walk through your inner house. Some rooms are finished. Some were never meant to be. And some are quietly costing you your peace. You are the cook in your kitchen. You choose what stays on the menu—and what no longer gets served
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H&W|Mental Health Awareness During the Holidays
The holidays aren’t joyful for everyone — and that truth deserves space. If this season feels heavy, overwhelming, or lonely, you’re not broken. Mental health matters during the holidays, too.
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Blog Challenge|Barak Obama
Some moments in history aren’t just remembered — they’re felt. This one lives in my heart because of who stood beside me when it happened… and who came after.
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RealTalk|What Do the Holidays Mean to You?
The holidays mean different things to different people. For some, they’re wrapped in tradition and family memories. For others, they bring reflection, change, or quiet moments of solitude. This season invites us to slow down, look back, and gently ask ourselves— What do the holidays really mean to me now? There’s no right answer. Just…
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Blog Challenge|What I Admire 🤩
What makes you pause when someone walks into a room? Authenticity, presence, kindness, and that unmistakable vibe you can feel. Today’s A Sip of Flava is about the qualities that quietly spark admiration — and why they matter.
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H&W|Environmental Health: After the Storm**
After weeks of storms across the Pacific Northwest, the damage left behind goes far beyond what we can see. Environmental health reminds us that clean air, safe water, stable housing, and healthy land are essential to human well-being — especially in the aftermath of extreme weather.
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ASipOfFlava|Teamwork
Sometimes it’s not the big meetings or announcements — it’s the quiet moments when people listen, step up, and work together that make the day better.
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RealTalk|Faith & Spirituality
Faith raised me. Spirituality sustains me. And the way I walk with God today looks different from the way I was raised — but it’s real, intentional, and woven into every part of my life. Let’s talk about finding your own path with God… beyond the building, beyond the rules, and straight from the heart.
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