I have a problem. If I’m in a group and there is a lack of leadership, I will jump in to lead even if no one appointed me the leader…
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Every time I write an article or speak about dating, my husband laughs a little and says, “but you only got it right once!” This is true . . ….
I am a recovering financial disaster. I would like to say I’m fully recovered, but I know how easy it is to slip into past bad habits. I’m writing this…
This whole empty nesting thing is for the birds. Seriously, you can have it. I’m too young and too tied to my identity as a Mom to embrace it. At…
As I said the words, “You’re not ready,” we both winced. I paused and softened my tone, “I’m sorry, but you are not ready.” These were tough words to say…
I hate crying. It’s lame. Especially in front of people. Super lame. Especially if it’s not an “appropriate” time or place to cry–-like at work. Is there anything worse than…
A common defensive tactic for people who hate to be judged is to judge others first. Beat them to the punch! And because I can be quite witty (and before…
After my four-year dating hiatus but before I tried online dating, I began telling people I knew that I was open to being set up on blind dates. I didn’t…
You can tell if someone trusts you by their actions more than by their words. Trust is an ACTION verb. We have all been played by that smooth talker who…
I used to have a little security blanket… and not as a child, I mean as an adult! It was actually one of the best gifts I ever received. My…
Eight months ago I got to marry the most amazing man I’ve ever met . . . Isn’t he cute?(Actually, if I’m honest, what I really want to say is,…
I wasn’t ready. Before I came to accept Christ as my savior in 2008, I sought God. I would get close and then rebel, because deep down I knew that…
I was in a committed relationship once before my husband, Dale. Most people don’t realize this – maybe not even Dale – but I was married to my career. The…
Remember how at the end of each Sesame Street episode they would announce that “today’s programming was brought to you by . . .the letter (A) and the number (3)!”…
In the last six years since I accepted Christ and began following him, my life and WHO I AM has changed dramatically. I am not just talking about getting married…
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