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What is Your Hope Anchored in?
Faith Cassandra Tomlinson Faith Cassandra Tomlinson

What is Your Hope Anchored in?

But when Scripture speaks of hope, it isn’t fragile or fleeting. It’s not a dream we cling to or an outcome we try to manifest. Hope in God is anchored. Firm. Steady. Certain. Not because of something we can do but who He is.

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Loosening the Grip on Perfect in the Waiting
Faith Cassandra Tomlinson Faith Cassandra Tomlinson

Loosening the Grip on Perfect in the Waiting

When the chapters of our lives are uncertain, it can feel like we’re living in constant restarts.

I’ve often felt as though I’ve lived two different lives, the person I was before my divorce, and the person after. In this later version of me, progress has sometimes felt like walking through quicksand.

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When Right Now Isn’t What You Want
Faith Cassandra Tomlinson Faith Cassandra Tomlinson

When Right Now Isn’t What You Want

When I reached the chapter, “When right now isn’t what you want” in Ruth Chou Simons’ Now and Not Yet, it felt like she summed up my entire season in just seven words.

This right here, my present reality, wasn’t what I wanted, dreamed of, or even asked for. It can feel confusing as I’m wondering, why am I here? Yet here I stand, in the messy middle. And most days, I’m still here.

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Refinished Mid Century Modern Bassett Nightstand
DIY Cassandra Tomlinson DIY Cassandra Tomlinson

Refinished Mid Century Modern Bassett Nightstand

I’ve loved mid-century modern furniture since my early twenties - their clean lines, timeless silhouettes and solid craftsmanship have always captured my heart. I own a few cherished pieces that have followed me through multiple moves and seasons of life, so this find felt extra special.

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How I Developed My Eye for Design
Design Cassandra Tomlinson Design Cassandra Tomlinson

How I Developed My Eye for Design

It’s funny how the things we do as children—without even thinking—can whisper hints about our unique abilities and purpose. Looking back, I can see that my strong visual eye for bringing things together isn’t something I fell into.

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