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For women in the African American community, there is a standard of associating straight hair with beauty, but I wanted to embrace the hair God had given me

The TV show “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” brings up issues of individuality and worth. And I can’t help but wonder why God cares about me when He’s got so many other people to think about. I am just a tiny speck in His universe, after all — one among many. Do I really matter to Him?

Beware the ides of March as you keep your New Year’s resolutions.You might be tempted to let a day or two slip now and again. You call it a vacation day or a cheat day. Don’t let these names fool you. They’re a sign you’re giving up.

“Run. Bolt before he dies and leaves you heartbroken.” That’s what a friend said when I told her about the cancer-surviving man I had met in the elevator.

Unlike most other “bad guys” fighting for wealth, power or fame, this character actually fights for worthy causes — he just does it the wrong way.

I see friends posting about how they landed their dream job upon graduation and about their exotic traveling experiences. For some of these people, I know the truth. I know their lives aren’t as full of excitement and joy as they proclaim them to be on Facebook and Instagram. But you know what? Neither is mine.

Christ has opened each of our hearts so that we can open our homes. But hospitality can be daunting, especially as a single person. We worry our apartment isn’t nice enough, and the only thing we can cook is tacos.

Five months ago, I decided to get serious about eating healthier and exercising. I’ve been able to stick with it because of a change in mindset and a focus on developing healthy habits, rather than just following specific diets. Here are four helpful things I’ve learned along the way.