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20 Sep

Would You Live In A Tiny House?

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Would you live in a tiny house? It’s the question for buyers on the popular HGTV show, Tiny House Hunters. I’m a fan of House Hunters featuring traditional sized homes. So when the pint-sized version appeared a while back, I watched a few episodes. At first, I was underwhelmed. There...

13 Sep

My Summer Reflections on Race, Romance and Reaching Our Potential – Part 3

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Summer Reflection Series

When my son was small, his feet often stepped on mine. But this summer Ryan’s feet walked through the door to his first job. The hands that once wielded a light saber with precision began to scoop cookie dough. This mother’s heart is both proud and prayerful. My almost 16-year-old...

05 Sep

My Summer Reflections on Race, Romance and Reaching Our Potential – Part 2

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Summer Reflection Series

As Brady and I sat in a restaurant on Wrightsville beach, we saw a couple getting married. Vibrant colors of red and fuchsia beamed from their wedding party, accented by the young couple’s smiles. The quickly approaching sunset was a flawless setting for the start of their married lives. It...

30 Aug

My Summer Reflections on Race, Romance and Reaching Our Potential – Part 1

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Summer Reflection Series

Hi Friends, It’s good to be back! During my break, I had some memorable experiences and of course, I want to share them with you. I’m excited to share a 3-part series, “My Summer Reflections on Race, Romance and Reaching Our Potential.” Each week I’ll share how I encountered each...

23 Aug

The Art of Choosing Sides

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As I waited in line for a vanilla latte, I became the audience for two men debating recent headlines. I swiped at my phone’s screen to protest my audience participation. My only escape came as this question ran through my mind: In our politically partisan, socio-economic sliced and self-preservation society,...

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The Blog

Would You Live In A Tiny House?

My Summer Reflections on Race, Romance and Reaching Our Potential – Part 3

My Summer Reflections on Race, Romance and Reaching Our Potential – Part 2

My Summer Reflections on Race, Romance and Reaching Our Potential – Part 1

The Art of Choosing Sides

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