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Why my 7 hour drive was worth it….

by John Eli on March 4, 2019March 3, 2019

Approximately three years ago, I found myself dragging my soul through the darkest corridor I’ve ever traveled through. It didn’t help that I created this mess myself. Somewhere along the line of trying to navigate life outside of my calling….

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blog, friends, gospel, grace, shame

Racism, the gospel, and I

by John Eli on October 29, 2018January 30, 2019

“Go to the office right now!”, he yelled at me. His faced radiated with redness, as his voice embodied the rage he held inside. There was no doubt that he was angry, and I, a mouthy-relentless-teenager was the object of his anger. “Get out!”, he yelled again, as he pointed his finger to the doors of gym.

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blog, gospel, Race, Uncategorized
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What I learned from saying “yes” to something that I had been avoiding

by John Eli on August 27, 2018January 30, 2019

I have a history of giving into shame. She’s a beast and my natural tendency is to let her have her way without putting up much of a fight. However, in that moment I felt something that I had not felt in a very long time…

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blog, Feelings, grace, Life Lessons, ministry, shame

Why I don’t want to assimilate

by John Eli on August 23, 2018January 30, 2019

As I walked away, I began to think about experiences that I’ve had since childhood. As a 3rd generation Mexican-American, I could only dream of people embracing my cultural uniqueness….

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blog, Culture, Life Lessons, Uncategorized

My path from self-hate to acceptance

by John Eli on February 19, 2018January 30, 2019

There was a time in my life when I literally hated the sound of my name. Somewhere, in the dark corridors of my mind, I created a story of shame. The story of shame included the sound of my name.

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blog, self-acceptance, shame
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