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The Value of Waiting Until You’re of Marrying Age to Consider a Relationship

I looked at the caller ID on my pink razor flip phone and immediately got sweaty palms. I was 16 years old and was committed to only pursuing a relationship when I was ready or able to consider the possibility of marriage. As a 16 year old girl I knew I wasn’t ready. And I […]

How I Recovered from Being a Desperate Flirt

It started when I was just 12 years old. I knew exactly what I wanted and I knew how to get it. Attention from Brandon was my goal, and flirting was my strategy. I was at a church camp playing knock out (a basketball game) under the pavilion. Time was ticking. My parents would be […]

Having Courage When the Bathing Suit is Way Too Small

My eyes grew twice the size as I watched my swim coach pull my new bathing suit from the box. “Ummm are you sure that’s her bathing suit? It looks a little small.” My mom asked with a questioning voice. My swim coach chuckled a little and then replied, “I’m positive this is her bathing […]

What a Girl in a Green Dress Taught Me about Friendship

A few months ago I was with my three younger sisters enjoying a chocolate latte at our favorite local coffee shop. We were laughing, chatting, and sharing the latest in our lives. Then I spotted a girl in the most adorable dress walking by the window. “Whoa! Check out that adorable, green, sparkly dress.” I […]

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Is Being a Woman More than Getting Married and Having Babies?

If being a woman is strictly about getting married and having babies, then Kristen and I are failing miserably. I don’t have a husband which means I don’t have children and Kristen has a husband but God hasn’t given her children yet. As most of you know I would love to get married (followed by […]

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5 Tips to Help You Strengthen Your Bible Time

“I just love my personal devotion time. I get in my closet, fall on my knees, and praise the Lord. I treasure that time with Him. Me and God all alone. It’s the best part of my day. I couldn’t survive without it.” As this sweet, older woman shared her heart about her personal devotions, […]

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