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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
Apr 34 min read
Stopped, Not Stuck
I read a post a few weeks back that said, “You are not stuck. You just stopped,” and I felt that. I recently reached a major milestone in my
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
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
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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