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Nellie Philius
Jul 313 min read
Turning Pages
If I were to name the past few months of my life, I would call it turning pages . Often when we think about seasons of change, we talk...
Nellie Philius
Dec 19, 20231 min read
20 Things I'm Leaving Behind in 2023
My word going into 2023 was identity. This year was all about discovering who I am and untwining my self-worth from my career and...
Nellie Philius
Aug 30, 20234 min read
4 Lessons I Learned During Summer 2023
Honestly, this summer did not feel very summery to me. It wasn’t marked by beach trips, vacations, and brunches like previous years. I...
Nellie Philius
May 24, 20232 min read
8 Affirmations To Write on Your Heart
So I’ve committed this season to rediscovering who I am in Christ. I want to see me, like really see me, the way God does. And what...
Nellie Philius
Feb 28, 20233 min read
Laying Down Idols
My vision for Pure Gold Notes was a platform for honest storytelling that encourages someone to keep showing up, keep choosing purpose, and
Nellie Philius
Dec 30, 20222 min read
20 Things I'm Leaving Behind in 2022
For me, this year was all about living again after spending the last few years in survival mode. I spent a lot of time looking inward,...
Nellie Philius
Nov 23, 20223 min read
Taking Stock
Sometimes I forget to take stock of how far God has brought me. I used to cry myself to sleep because I didn’t think I had anything to offer
Nellie Philius
Oct 21, 20223 min read
The Reset
reset [rē-ˈset] verb to set, adjust, or fix in a new or different way I feel like I’ve been on autopilot lately. Wake up, work, study,...
Nellie Philius
Sep 22, 20223 min read
Silencing the Noise
What is the soundtrack playing in the background of your life? With the semester in full effect, my world sounds particularly loud these...
Nellie Philius
Sep 8, 20223 min read
4 Lessons I Learned During Summer 2022
This summer I sat with uncomfortable truths and began my healing journey. Here are 4 lessons this season has taught me:
Nellie Philius
Aug 24, 20224 min read
Nothing Goes Wasted
There is nothing you go through that God is not capable of using. Nothing will be wasted. No tear. No heartache. No setback.
Nellie Philius
Jul 21, 20224 min read
Uprooting Comparison
I have a confession. I have a terrible, terrible, habit of comparing myself to others. When I decided to start writing again a few months...
Nellie Philius
Jul 14, 20224 min read
Start Before You Feel Ready
“I don’t feel ready.” Whether it’s the fear of failure, the persistent dysfunction around us or the pressure to live up to the identities...
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