100 word wednesday: failing…
What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? In 100 words or less, describe one thing you would make, create, produce, curate, or invest if you knew there was no way you’d mess up. It may seem trivial, but there is a power in ownership and...
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foot in mouth…
On this episode of Foot In Mouth, our horribly mindless victim will document a growing disease permeating her social life. Watch as our victim makes a fool of her self in a one-week span! Hello, I’m Bianca. I have foot-in-mouth disease. There isn’t a...
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the heretic, the atheist, and the compliment…
It look me by surprise. When I read the comment, the words stung deep. I’ve been called many things growing up, but heretic was a first. [Rewind] I’ve never been to seminary nor do I have a Masters of Divinity, but I enjoy taking a look at culture and the...
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enough…
Self-help books litter shelfs declaring that you’re awesome and you’re amazing and you’re enough. But what if the hype isn’t true? What if the truth is that we aren’t enough? What then? Theologically I believe we have been born into sin,...
read morewhat would you ask…
Hi Friends! I’m live from Atlanta and enjoying everything about the city like the food, the people, the food, the conference, the food, and did I mention the food? Just kidding. Well—half kidding. In the midst of the craziness I wanted to invite you guys...
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the best feelings in the world…
What are YOUR best feelings in the world? Inquiring minds want to know… ...
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you’re invited…
In college a group of girls in our adjoining suite threw a birthday party at a local restaurant for some friends. Everyone was talking about who was going and what people were going to wear. Granted, they weren’t close friends of mine, but nearly the entire...
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house and home…
Goodbyes are so hard. The waving hand and the blowing of air kisses indicate an end, a permanent change in a particular moment. For most people, letting go is difficult, but in two days I’m running away from home. Yes, sprinting down the street, waving...
read morescandalous message of grace…
Loud music pumped through air, lights pulsed and pierced the dark room as N* led a group into dance routine after dance routine. As a choreographer and dance instructor, he had the ability to make anyone feel like a professional dancer at any level of experience. In...
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a second shot at our first holy communion…
We knew we wanted a special element to the ceremony; something to include the kids and solidify our marriage not as two becoming one, but as four becoming a family. In theory, it was holy and right and intentionally inclusive. In reality, it was a disaster. Set in the...
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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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