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Nellie Philius
Oct 222 min read
Missing the Moment
I’ve heard it said that you can’t miss what God has for you. Truthfully, I used to subscribe to this belief too. But as I’ve grown in my...
Nellie Philius
Jun 195 min read
Leaving My Jar Behind
One of my favorite things about the Holy Spirit is how He can give us a brand new revelation about a passage of scripture we've read a...
Nellie Philius
Nov 17, 20233 min read
The Weight of the Wait
Earlier this year I was launched into one of the hardest waiting seasons of my life. Truthfully, I resented the wait. I couldn't understand
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
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Permission to Feel
When was the last time you allowed yourself to fall apart? No seriously. Think about it. When was the last time you just let yourself fully
Nellie Philius
Mar 28, 20234 min read
Hurt, But Still Called
If you’ve really lived, you know how unpredictable and painful life can be. So how do you respond when you’re called, but you're hurting?
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
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
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
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
Aug 12, 20224 min read
Push Past the Fear
Last week, I went on a much-needed vacation with my sister. I am incredibly grateful for the time I got to reflect and reset, but I am...
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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