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Natalie Hanemann

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Scorched Earth

Desert Spirituality Is Life-Giving

Apr 24, 2024

A desert road at sunset, mountains in the background.

Apr 24, 2024

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The Narrative Arc

I Won’t Give Up on Growing Things

Sowing seeds in late February

Feb 28, 2024

Seedling growing out of dark earth

Feb 28, 2024

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I Don’t Miss Living in the City

Location does matter; just not in the way you assume

Mar 21, 2024

haystack in a field of green

Mar 21, 2024

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Swallowed

Alone on a New Mexican desert

Dec 24, 2023

Night sky with milky way visible. On open desert.

Dec 24, 2023

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Word Garden

Future Writer, Will You Pick Up the Pen?

I spent most of my life listening to the voice in my head that told me I was no writer.

Jan 14, 2024

Future Writer, Will You Pick Up the Pen?

Jan 14, 2024

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The Body Connection

Where do you spend most of your energy — body, mind, heart, or spirit?

Feb 24

The Body Connection

Feb 24

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Aging: What’s Your Beauty Standard?

Pluck, dye, plump, smooth…hiding signs of aging isn’t beautiful

Feb 19

Aging: What’s Your Beauty Standard?

Feb 19

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Walking a Fine Line

Making peace with middle places

Sep 10, 2024

A man walking a tight rope over a forest

Sep 10, 2024

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Write A Catalyst

“Let’s Skip the Copyedit”

What never to do when self-publishing a book

Aug 5, 2024

“Let’s Skip the Copyedit”

Aug 5, 2024

What Is the Word of God Saying to You?

A Reflection on Psalm 18:17–20

Jul 30, 2024

What Is the Word of God Saying to You?

Jul 30, 2024

Natalie Hanemann

Natalie Hanemann

M.A. in Theology, obsessed with reading, hiking, and the search for meaning. I also write books and have been an editor for 25 years.

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