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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 …

Are You Radical?

Do you aspire to be a “radical” Christian? After reading several articles about the “new legalism” beginning to pervade Christianity (hint: it involves saying you want to be a “radical,” “missional” Christian), I’m revisiting some of my thoughts on boo …

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