Marriage is Not Hard Work
byA Different Perspective on a Popularly Used Phrase We’ve all heard this phrase time and time again: “Marriage is hard work.” In fact, we’ve…
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Legacy And Adoption
byWhen Two Love Stories Are Better Than One Through the lens of an adopted person, the notion of legacy is filled with complexity. A…
Coping With Dysfunctional Families
byIn the 5th grade I won the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) essay contest. I don’t remember what my paper was about or what…
If You Want Him to Stay, Leave
byI am going to tell you something I typically only share with very close friends, or girls who are crying in the public restroom….
It Takes Two: [Re]Connecting Our Sexuality and Spirituality
byWhen it comes to sexuality, it takes two. You can’t talk about sex without talking about spirituality because sex is inherently connected to the…
Expect Less, Get More: A Tale of Unrealistic Expectations
byThe table was beautifully decorated with an array of colorful foods. The sunlight shone in through the big, bay window overlooking the meal. The…
A New Frontier: Interracial Love and Marriage Through the Lens of Star Trek
byThe cult sci-fi hit Star Trek has been a milestone for many things. The team of the starship Enterprise set the standard for numerous storylines and tropes common…
She’s So Slow. Tell Her to Hurry Up!
byMarriage can be truly difficult. Isn’t that right? Nevertheless, once you accept the fact that marriage can be difficult, the fact that it is…
Single Elegance: Hope That Shines After The Hurt
by“My beloved spake, and said…Rise up, my love…and come away,” (Song of Solomon 2:10). I didn’t want to be single again, but I am….
Drama Files: Shattered Ministry
byAlvin and Ava co-pastored a vibrant and highly successful church ministry. Family and friends loved and respected them. Their commitment resulted in 27 years…