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A City Without a Center
I know what people expect me to say. More sidewalks. Better zoning. A grocery store within walking distance of every neighborhood, so that convenience stops being a privilege reserved for the well-placed. Those things matter. I would not argue against a single one of them. But if you asked me to name the one thing,…
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If Luna Could Talk
I don’t have a pet of my own, but my son has Luna, a miniature Australian Shepherd who seems to believe that family relationships should be clearly defined. If Luna could talk, I’m certain the first thing she would say is, “I love your son—but I’m in love with you.” My son may technically be…
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The Bravest Thing I Did When No One Was Watching
The bravest thing I have ever done was admit the truth about myself before I knew whether anyone else would accept it. There was no audience for that moment. No applause. No rainbow flags waving in celebration. No one stood beside me and promised that everything would be all right. There was only a mirror,…
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The Weirdest Coincidence I’ve Ever Experienced
People sometimes ask me this question at readings. What’s the strangest thing that’s ever happened to you, the kind of moment that makes you wonder if the universe is paying closer attention than we give it credit for? I used to give a polite, forgettable answer. Then I’d go home and think about the real…
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A Vacation in the Shire
If I could vacation in any fictional world, I would choose the Shire from The Lord of the Rings. I would not be interested in following Frodo into Mordor, confronting an army of Orcs, or helping Gandalf save Middle-earth. That sounds exhausting, and I have already fought enough battles in my own life. I would visit…
G R A C H E K
Dee Grachek is an author and Presbyterian pastor whose work explores faith, authenticity, identity, and hope through fiction, memoir, and spiritual writing.
Drawing on a life of ministry and personal transformation, Dee writes emotionally honest stories that invite readers to discover grace, courage, belonging, and the enduring power of unconditional love.
Dee is passionate about helping others find the courage to live authentically and discover a God whose love is wider than our fears, with writing marked by emotional honesty, theological depth, and an abiding conviction that every person’s story matters.