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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
Oct 22, 20242 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
Apr 3, 20244 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
Mar 28, 20234 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
Feb 28, 20233 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
Oct 21, 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 22, 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
Sep 8, 20223 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 21, 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...

Nellie Philius
Jul 14, 20224 min read
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