a career versus calling…
Hey, hey Boo! It’s Monday and what better way to start off the week than with the following reminders: Genie pants don’t look good on women with curves. [Learn from my mistakes] Men should never, ever belch out a bible verse. [I’m sure that’s...
read more100 words: don’t pretend…
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. —Romans 12:9 Paul’s simple words to Roman congregation, swells up in my heart and creates a feeling of consternation. Do I really love people like I say I do? Or am I lying to the world and being a...
read moreguido, 2011, and doing all things…
If I could personify 2011, I would say it’s name was Guido, he had an New Jersey accent, and loved to wear gold chains around his hairy neck. It was a rough and tough year. The year began with high hopes and expectations of stepping out of the proverbial boat...
read moreall things…
Philippians 4:13 is a very popular scripture that is often quoted out of context. It says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” That doesn’t mean you can just do anything you decide to do because you want to do it. Paul was...
read morethat’s not my name…
Every morning it’s the same thing. I type in my phone number, scan my card, and she smiles brightly, Good morning, Brianna. Have a great workout! I’ve been going to the same gym for more than a year. I usually workout in the early shift with a maximum of...
read moretraveling, praying, and hearing
Oh my husband! Sometimes he drives me to insanity and other times I want to throw my arms around him and kiss him furiously. No matter what, he’s the person to constantly remind me of who I am in Christ and spur me on when times are tough. This week he is in...
read morethe church is dead…
The room was cramped and expectant. Faces full of girls who wanted to learn—really learn—that God had a plan for their life. It was my first time serving in youth ministry and I had been dragged there by the new youth pastor who just needed a warm body to...
read moreon being average…
Everything I wanted to escape as a child was mediocrity. Being average, laying on the medium, accounted as the center variable was the curse of all mankind. As years pass, I’m daily faced with the reality that I am the average. I am the medium variable. I am...
read morewhen it’s okay not to be okay…
In the 2011 wrap-up, I’m realizing I’ve had many moments where melting down felt like my only option. I’ve also discovered I’m not alone. Charlie Sheen, Khloe Kardashian, Lindsey Lohan all melted down in 2011. In no way shape or form do I want...
read morerewind: language decoder…
In documenting 2011, there are a few post that have been emblemic of the year. This was probably the most iconic for displaying marital communication in the first year of wedded union. 😉 Enjoy the tips provided by yours truly. Cheers! ********* In The Name of Love has...
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