A best friend’s wedding: How to balance your budget
'Tis the season... the season of tux fittings, cake selection, guest lists, ring resizing, alterations, centerpieces, and general wedding bliss!
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How to date as a single person
Waiting, watching, praying, seeking counsel, more waiting, more talking, more praying. Christian circles are full of dating talk, and many well-meaning people offer input. I’ve gone through every stage – the I-Kissed-Dating-Goodbye stage, the I-Gave-Dating-A-Chance stage, the Live-Like-A-Hermit-‘Til-He-Comes-Riding-in-on-a-Hor…
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A messy, scary battle with sin
It had been a long day, and I was excited to come home and have time to relax. I’d kicked off my shoes and was all ready to curl up with a good book and my journal. Casually I glanced up – and that’s when I saw it. A large black object on the ceiling above the kitchen table. It was one of my worst fears, in the flesh. Or the exoskeleton.…
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The memory of God’s people
Don't forget the ones in pain and heartache and worry. Keep caring.
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Life in the Toolbox
I feel a bit like a construction worker, loaded up with all the most useful, expensive power tools in the world but no building materials.
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The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”