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No Rush: Lessons from the Flu and Life’s Darker Moments

On waiting, perspective, and the kindness that carries us

Dec 28, 2025 • Kandis Reese

Recent posts

Free Flow Friday No.1: My Husband Want to Start a Podcast, Parenting and Funeral Reflections + The Music I Have on Repeat

Have it your way!

Aug 9, 2025 • Kandis Reese

When God Says 'No' to Your Plans (And You're Grateful Later)

A Personal Reflection on Legacy, Vision, and #DFJ2025

Aug 1, 2025 • Kandis Reese

Me @ 40: Lay It Down

For the 19th year in a row, I started my birthday off nearly the exact same way.

Jul 8, 2025 • Kandis Reese

40 Days of Focus, 33 Days of Missing the Point

I have spent the last 33 days off social media yet on most of those days, my prayer life didn’t increase.

Jul 1, 2025 • Kandis Reese

I Fired My Therapist Today

I fired my therapist today because I think...

Apr 11, 2025 • Kandis Reese

Six Candles: One-Third of the Way to Adulthood with My Firstborn (And How I'm Navigating It)

Four Podcasts Helping Guide My Journey Toward Intentional and Open Communication with My Boys as Childhood's First Chapter Closes

Mar 12, 2025 • Kandis Reese

Trading Your Triggers

4 Ways to Overcome the Pain of Hurt, Loss, and Disappointment

Jan 19, 2025 • Kandis Reese

And So It Begins...

I'm back to writing and decided to create a new space of my own. Here's the backstory of how we got here...again :)

Jan 19, 2025 • Kandis Reese

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