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How to Start a Reading Group

I recently enjoyed a night of sophistication with a few friends. It was a Thursday evening, and we sat chatting as the sun slipped behind the Colorado front range. We talked about life and death, love and loss, joy and regret. For hours, we discussed o …

Beyond the Dinner Date

  I enjoyed reading Ashley’s post “Bring Back the Dinner Date.” I know I felt similar frustrations during my single years. The group hang-outs, Facebook and text message flirtations, and ambiguous coffee dates got old, and caused a lot of heartach …

Learning to Observe Sabbath Moments

I came across a quote on Pinterest the other day that is unfortunately all too true and relevant for society today: “Stop the glorification of busy.” In college, there was always an unofficial contest to see who got the least amount of sleep at night. …

Bring Back the Dinner Date

I’ve had several conversations in the last few months about what defines a date — mostly how it’s confusing and sometimes how as a girl, I don’t know if I’m actually on a date. During one conversation, my friend started off with, “We went to a concert, …

Should Friendship Be a Deliberate Decision?

As a single with no immediate family living close by, my friends play an important role. In the absence of a spouse, a friend often becomes my ride to the airport, deliverer of medicine when I’m too sick to leave the house, and a second set of hands to …

What To Say When You Pray

I do believe there is a place we can go to learn how God would have us pray. I believe our prayers should be heavily inundated with the Word of God.

Looking Beyond Our Prison Walls

My sister-in-law elbowed me during church last Sunday because our pastor’s sermon on Philippians 4 could have been written just for me. Among other things, the topic was about being content with where God has us whether that is geographically, financia …

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