by bianca | Jan 29, 2013 | church, culture, pop culture
Britney Spears. Demi Lovato. Amanda Bynes. Miley Cyrus. Lindsey Lohan. Each of these women are talented in their own right. God has created each of them with purpose and creative talent, much like He’s created each of us with purpose and creative talent. Eating...
by bianca | Jan 28, 2013 | church, culture, pop culture
Comparison happens whether we admit it or not. Though the vile game of Comparison is not gender-specific, the players are predominantly women. Research shows that 88% of women feel less attractive and more inadequate after reading fashion and lifestyle magazines. One...
by bianca | Jan 24, 2013 | church, culture, pop culture
There was a lull in the conversation and for a moment I didn’t know what to say. Sitting in my parked car, I held the phone near my ear and listened to her desire. The painfully honest admission of loneliness and singledom was all too raw and real and hard. Her...
by bianca | Jan 16, 2013 | A21, church, culture, ministry
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...
by bianca | Jan 14, 2013 | church, culture, ministry
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...
by bianca | Jan 11, 2013 | church, culture, ministry, pop culture
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...