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…
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What the Hebrew Israelites Got Right
byReclaiming Me Passing through two layers of security I emptied my pockets, opened my backpack, and showed a government issued ID just to meet…
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….
Five Teachings Your Family Needs for Spiritual Preparedness
byOur greatest responsibility as parents has and will always be to spiritually prepare each child, based on their age, gender, temperament, strengths and weaknesses,…
Drama Files: Mother-in-Law Blues
byGage and Terri have been married for a short time. Terri is a loving wife to her husband and Gage is very compassionate towards…
Frederick Douglass Criticizes Christian Support of Separating Families
bySince Frederick Douglass “is an example of somebody who’s done an amazing job and is getting recognized more and more,”[i] let’s hear what he…
Drama Files: Storm-Tested God
byAnthony and Tina were expecting their first child and had been married for seven years. They made all the preparations for their daughter’s soon…
Drama Files: No Charges
byFor the nine months I carried you holding you inside me no charge For the nights I sat up with you, doctored you and…
Drama Files: Bye-Bye Jamal. You Can’t Have it All.
byParis sought counseling with me while going through a divorce. The problem: she always had concerns about her husband working around women, and not…
“I Gave My Child Away 11 Years Ago”
byWhen through guilt and shame Sharon surrendered her child, she never realized God would give her a second chance at being her mother. Sean…