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Juli Riggs

Welcome to the journey of becoming. This is a space for the messy, the memorable, and the miracle-laced moments where we learn to feel deeply, see fully, and fall into the indescribable joy God created us for.

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Stepping Into Joy
The Smell of Savannah Rain
October 4, 2026
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Stepping Into Joy
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October 2, 2026
A father in a cowboy hat kneels to hold his young daughter's hands at a diner counter, a quiet moment of love between them.
Becoming Joy
‘Pancakes, Chocolate Milk, and Grace!’
August 31, 2026
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September 1, 2026

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Becoming My Own Mona Lisa
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The Art of Becoming
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Behind the Curtain

"I was never invisible. I was becoming. And God was standing beside me the entire time." A honest reflection on love, sacrifice, and finding your own light from behind the curtain.
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More Than a Cross

Wearing this symbol opened unexpected doors for open, meaningful conversations about God across different faiths, giving me the courage to share my beliefs with confidence and without shame.
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Ripples

A chance encounter with a young child's headstone on the freeway serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how fragile life is, proving that a life's measure is defined by love rather than years.
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‘Pancakes, Chocolate Milk, and Grace!’

A father in a cowboy hat kneels to hold his young daughter's hands at a diner counter, a quiet moment of love between them.
An unexpected diner encounter with a struggling father shifts a rushed morning into a powerful lesson on compassion, showing that listening to a stranger's heavy story is a sacred privilege rather than an inconvenience.
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