freedom writer…
Picture this… You, me, oceanfront view, sipping coconut water out of the shell through straws with a colorful umbrella hanging off the side on a white, sandy beach with our laptops open writing words that matter. Doesn’t that sound AMAZING? Except remove...
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The sanctuary was dark, the stage illuminated. In a foreign space, music filled the cavernous sanctuary and familiarity felt near. Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before O my soul The words sang by members of the congregation...
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thoughts on singleness…
Let’s face it. We’re a bunch of people who want to do life well. So whether it’s dating or marriage or college or kid-raising, we could all use a few pointers, including especially myself. The conversation about dating and relationships will continue...
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dating: a male point of view…
Strategy. He’s all about strategy. From stats to demographics to ROI and R&D, he’s thought through everything. He’s methodical and organized and asks questions revolving leveraging the assets we have to strengthen our future as an organization....
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pickup lines, dating, and the Church …
Are you the type of person who is asked out on dates often? Or were your single years filled with names on your dance card or “pokes” on Facebook? Dating and relationships are difficult in general, but you add Church and Christians into the mix and...
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don’t judge a book by the cover [or hair color]…
It’s been said not to judge a book by it’s cover. Well, I’m widening that analogy to include not judging people by their hair color. Yes, it’s true. Our society [especially my generation] are ageist. We like new, shiny, lifted and tight faces,...
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a new year, a new block, a new level…
We sat around the dining room table at my parents house on Christmas morning watching my step-kids, Parker and Ryen, open their presents and build cities and fortresses out of plastic blocks we affectionately know as Legos. We laughed as my mother reminded me that I...
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christmas characters: modern-day shepherds…
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night… A phrase we thoughtlessly read over is laden with meanings layered deep into culture. The marginalized, disenfranchised members of society were ignored by...
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a tale of two kings…
Christmas is special time with egg nog, cookies, and in my family’s case, tamales. It’s not just food or presents or parties that should cause us to swoon and be nostalgic for peace on earth and good will towards men. But somewhere between decking the...
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i [heart] albuquerque…
Like a weathered pair of boots. Like a morning bed. Like a leather glove. Somethings just fit well. From the moment I touched down in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the moment I flew away, I felt like family. To be honest, I didn’t know if it was commonplace to...
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I’m a writer and teacher in love with two men: Jesus and my husband, Matt. [You might not find this funny, but I laugh at myself, so it all balances out.]
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