Letting Go of Control in Seasons of Change

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I am in a season of a lot of change. It seems like every time I turn around something has changed, or is about to change. At the start of this season, my heart didn’t like this change very much. I started to get pretty anxious about it. I remember previous seasons of change; going from high school to college, from college to living on my own in a state far from my home, from singleness to marriage, etc. Although all of these seasons were welcomed ones, I remember times of great anxiety over the change that was surrounding me. The other…

Beautifully Designed

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  A while back, I found myself roaming the streets of Beverly Hills, window shopping before an appointment. As I strolled down Melrose, my eyes were drawn to this gorgeous, intricately tailored, lace gown. It was way out of my price range, but I understood why. The dress wasn’t just fabric. It was a delicately designed masterpiece. As young women, we gaze upon these fashions with such wonder. These incredible styles seem so out of reach to us. But where did they all begin? They didn’t start out as a work of art. They were simply fabric: ordinary, typical, usual…

Why Mentors Are Needed

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There’s nothing like the celebration of Mother’s Day to remind me how important a momma is in a child’s life. And yet there is also nothing like Mother’s Day to remind me why mentors are so terribly needed, as I think about the motherless children in our culture and world. We have motherless daughters {and sons} in this world, who still need the nurturing and care of adults who are willing to express the love of Christ in tangible ways. Whether their moms have left this temporary dwelling {Jessica offers a poignant reminder of this impact} or left their calling…

Confessions of a People Pleaser

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There a few interesting things that you should probably know about me.  I like frozen yogurt better than ice cream, I’m absolutely terrified of jellyfish, and I am, by nature, a HUGE people pleaser. I’ll leave the fro-yo and jellyfish for another time, but that third fun fact about people pleasing is the focus of today’s post. I have been a people pleaser my entire life.  In school I was constantly trying to please my peers with the clothes I wore and the brand name on my shirt.  I strived to please my parents by getting good grades and being…

How to Decide if Online Dating is for You

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A Note from Elisa… I am so glad Brenda is tackling this topic of online dating. You will be intrigued by her story and blessed by her wisdom. However, I want to point out that Brenda is writing specifically to share her advice with our twenty-somethings. If you are a tween or teen, please do read this post for the sake of being informed, but please know that we do not encourage you to consider online dating as an option for you until you’re an adult.  Try to explain online dating to your grandparents, and maybe even your parents for…

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