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02 Oct

The Uncommon Gift of Friendship

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Growing A Friendship Series, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

Where I live, work and worship are integral to my routine. My neighbors and I trade hellos. Coworkers and I meet deadlines. I share hugs and a hymn with fellow church members. But in each case, the people would show up whether I was there or not. Because fellowship forms...

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...

12 Jul

The Significance of “I’m Sorry”

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Confession. I’m a talker. In my excitement, sometimes I interrupt the person I’m talking with. I know it’s rude. I want to cut off the microphone in my mind to hear the courtesy in my heart. I apologize for my social faux pas. But after so many times, ironically, my...

05 Jul

When Friendship Paints A Picture

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Growing A Friendship Series

A friend loves at all times. – Proverbs 17:17 During her visit, a couple of months ago, my friend Kathy painted my front porch. It’s not typical houseguest behavior. But Kathy’s no houseguest. Her gift of a freshly painted porch was an extension of God’s grace. She loves to paint...

28 Jun

Broken In All The Right Places

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A heat wave, a piñata and a losing streak have one thing in common: They are better when they’re broken. But when broken touches my life, better may take a while. The disruption displaces what was. What was lost feels irreplaceable. Circumstances begin to look unwinnable. From personal trauma to...

21 Jun

What Can Happen With A Change of Heart?

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Guest Writers

Be happy and healthy. Choose your companions wisely. Grow confident in God’s love and commit to His plan. Each statement appears on my wish list for my son. However, sometimes life’s challenges create boy-mama drama in my mind. That’s why I’m excited about Tyra Lane-Kingsland’s new book, Purposeful Parenting – Allowing God to Change Your Heart So...

06 Jun

3 Lessons from A Firefighter’s Daughter

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

My dad wore the smell of smoke like a business suit. He was a firefighter. As he battled the flames that threatened people’s lives, he brought the fumes of his heroism home. Before his death two years ago, I asked what made him successful through 28 years of service. I...

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Tag: Relationships

The Uncommon Gift of Friendship

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 Significance of “I’m Sorry”

When Friendship Paints A Picture

Broken In All The Right Places

What Can Happen With A Change of Heart?

3 Lessons from A Firefighter’s Daughter

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