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Author: Arielle Slijker

Arielle Slijker is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ?? and like all hearty Canadians, she enjoys being outside in nature. Walks along the lake, skiing in the woods, and swimming at the beach. Arielle grew up attending Worldwide Church of God, and now attends and fellowships with brethren worldwide, including UCG, LCG, and various independent groups. She looks forward to the Holy Days in every season, and loves to travel to see brethren throughout the year. Discussing scripture, psychology and the healing power of plants ? are her passions. Arielle loves her day job as a full time educator, and volunteers many hours in the community in which she lives. She has been richly blessed and strives to pass on the love ? in the form of friendship, service, and hope for the future.
16 Oct 2020

On Healing from Emotional Pain

Pain is a powerful teacher. Does your heart hurt? Is your mental health suffering? Where are you experiencing pain? It is an indicator that something in our life needs healing; something needs your attention. If you are feeling this way you are not alone. You have my empathy, as I have struggled to heal certain […]

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07 Apr 2020

On Being Vulnerable

Have you ever confessed your sins to someone close to you? Or told them something you are ashamed of? Or admitted that you were wrong and apologized? If so, you have already practiced being vulnerable. Being vulnerable, or acting in vulnerability, means exposing the soft side of yourself that feels private. It means putting yourself […]

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