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How to Know If Your Heart Has Grown Spiritually Calloused
I recently attended a Bible study led by a woman named Miss Betty. Miss Betty is the type of person who keeps you guessing. You never know where she’s going to take the conversation. She doesn’t follow a script and she’s proud of it. So, when she suddenly declared in…
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You’re Not Late: God May Be Setting You Up for Something Beautiful
A few years ago, my family and I flew to New York for my cousin Steph’s fall wedding. And let me tell you, it was beautiful. It was one of those joyous family occasions where everybody is helping, getting dressed up, smiling, and everybody is trying to take just one…
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Stop Waiting for the Next Thing! There Are Things to Enjoy Right Now
My sister-friend reached out about a last-minute cruise that was sailing in less than two weeks. “They have balcony suites for $300. You wanna go?” My answer was a resounding yes! Then there was the time I was feeling burned out. My cousin decided to go to an all-inclusive resort…
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You Can Look Good and Still Lack Salt
One time, a woman invited my family over to her house to eat. Now, when I tell you she had prepared a spread, I mean she had prepared a spread. Everything looked and smelled delicious. So we sat down, said grace, and then everybody added food to their plates. I picked…
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Simmer Down: When Life Doesn’t Look Like What You Prayed For
I was recently spending some quality time with my little cousin, Gigi. She loves to cook, and she especially loves seafood boils. So I asked her if she wanted to learn how to make one. She jumped at the chance. Now, if you’ve ever made a seafood boil, you know…
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When Being Strong Becomes Exhausting: A Word for Single Women
Recently, I was watching an episode of Beyond the Gates. But there was a moment in one scene that really stood out to me. During one interaction, a character named Mona was trying to encourage a man named Randy to go to church. Randy wasn’t exactly living on the right side…
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Dear Single Woman, Don’t Let Panic Put You on the Wrong Track
Recently, I was on my way to an appointment when I saw a railroad crossing ahead. The traffic light just beyond the railroad crossing was green, so naturally, I was about to drive forward. But then I remembered what you’re supposed to do at a railroad crossing: wait until the…
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Single, Distracted, and Drifting: How to Refocus on God
I was recently scrolling on Reddit when I saw a video that made me laugh out loud. It looked like a school event somewhere in Asia. On one end of the rope stood a male teacher. On the other end stood a female teacher with several adorable little kids lined…