east to the west…
He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. —Psalm 103:12 This verse has taken a whole new meaning to me. Since my wrist slashing debacle, I have been forced to wrestle with some issues that I conveniently stuff into the junk drawers of...
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wishes and dreams…
Sitting at his wooden Ikea table, I felt overwhelmed by the impossibility of planning the wedding of my dreams with the budget of my nightmares. Matt worked on Excel spreadsheets while organizing our funds and creating reception options. I—on the other...
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digital love, reckless passion, and a man named Jesus…
If God can make a man fall in love with a woman pulled from his rib, should it surprise us in 2012 that love can be found on XBOX? For Beth Robinson, a 13-year-old girl from Cyprus Hill, it’s how she met her 12-year-old boyfriend. [All the haters who thought me...
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hook a brotha’ up…
It’s Friday and I’m in Nashville at a super inde cafe. Everyone has tattoos or piercings and listens to national public radio. I—on the other hand—have my schnazzy wrist brace. Literally, its my other hand. [My puns are totally intended.] Since...
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live undaunted…
She sat on her grey couch and casually asked, Will they like it? Do you think people will read it? She pulled in her legs and tucked them under her to sit on her knees like a child trying to seem taller around the dinner table. The little Greek Australian let out a...
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what do you know to be true…
Matthew, When days turn into nights and weeks turn into months, some things remain the same. My fierce frustration and my fierce love temper moments when I feel like I’m going insane because I said I do to a man much different than myself. The structure was too...
read morecounting holes, healing, and believing jesus…
Oh bliss! Oh rapture! Oh joy! Guess who got her stitches out? 23 glorious knots of black synthetic polymer string was removed from my wrist and I’m bubbling over with joy! Though I’m a looooong way from recovery, the 20 minutes of doctor-approved computer...
read morei am judas.
Happy Labor Day! This is Kati again. I’m back today with a guest post by….me! A little update for you: Bianca is still recovering. She is feeling much better but still can’t type. Continue to pray for her! At church this week the pastor tells us that...
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breakups and death
Anonymous here again! B is not thrilled that I told y’all I’m anonymous. I think it’s because we’re similar in our need to know all of the details, always. Secrets don’t keep friends. So if you are curious, I’m Kati. More...
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update…
Hi In The Name of Love Blog Readers! My name is Jasmine Star and I’m Bianca’s better looking, nicer, and funnier twin sister. I’m writing today because she asked me to explain what’s going on in her life right now. But before I get there, I...
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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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