Shining a Light on Singleness for God's Glory
Curious to know the way to a girl's heart? Take her out to brunch. Why would anyone ever eat anything besides breakfast food? -Leslie Knope For me, there's nothing more satisfying than coffee eggs bacon donuts mimosas grits coffee pancakes waffles fruit coffee biscuits muffins And did I mention coffee? But what to wear to…
It hurt to smile. The delight in my cheeks faded altogether. For the next five years, acne invaded my face, claiming every territory as its own, showing no mercy. I called them the "Nazits." (Just kidding, I made that up on the spot). I loathed going out in public. I hated the stares, especially from…
A northerner from New York fell in love with a southerner from Alabama. This past weekend I had the privilege of watching Caitlyn, my Staten Island sorority sister, marry Sean, the brother of my current roommate. Small world, am I right? From the bagpipe ceremonial procession to the complimentary crimson and white Bama shakers, the…
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If you have your nose stuck in a book like Belle, it is more than likely you have more books than you can manage. As your book collection turns into a dust collection, maybe it's time to purchase a bookshelf. However, the more you consider this idea, the more daunting decorating a bookshelf feels. But what…
Looking for a casual look with a trendy twist of the '90s? My roommate and I have the perfect red, white and baby blue jeans look for you. So put your hands up, let those butterflies fly away, and move those hips as you party in these USA-inspired outfits: Meg's Look Nike Crop Top…
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In the hustle and bustle of my morning routine or lack thereof, purposeful time spent with God shoves its way toward the bottom of my list of to-dos. As the night sky greets me, the stars remind me that I’ve spent my entire day without connecting with God. Why is that? How do I “make…
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This is the story of a girl who was told all her life that pale wasn't pretty. For years she basked in the Florida sun only to end up with burnt skin and freckles that could be mistaken for constellations. "My sunburn will turn into a tan," she told herself. She looked over at her friends…
Cashew fixed his beady black eyes on me as I held his golden brown plush fabric. At 10 years old, I received my first Valentine’s gift from a boy: a Ty Beanie Baby. Sixteen years later, I can still feel the warmth of my cheeks blushing when the boy in my 5th-grade class handed me…
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As soon as the teacher turned toward the dry erase board, a crinkled scrap piece of paper made its way to my desk. I glanced around the classroom to see where the toss came from. Hunched over, half covering her mouth, Corie eagerly whispered, "It's from Mitchell." I slowly unraveled the note and carefully read…
A loud message from pop culture shouts to the world and says, “Christmas is only ‘Merry’ if you have someone special to meet under the mistletoe, sipping hot cocoa by the fire gazing into each other’s eyes.” The holiday centered around Christ, the only man who can bring us perfect love and fulfillment, has been…
"Just ask him out for coffee," I tell myself. Is it possible to guard your heart and risk it at the same time? To protect it and expose it at the same time? "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:6-7. Maybe I'm…
Back home in ATL, I am surrounded by 30+ post-grad singles within my church community alone. But out here in Fort Collins, CO, I'm more aware of my relationship status than I've ever been in my 26 years of singleness. How do I make the most of being surrounded by a Christian culture where there…
From Bow Bridge to Bethesda Terrace, scenes of Amy Adams singing "That's How You Know" from Disney's Enchanted popped into my head. Smiling, I mentally noted to watch that movie as soon as I arrived back in Atlanta. Throughout my Sunday stroll in Central Park, I noticed countless couples holding hands, completely captivated by each other's company. It was…
"Suck in your stomach and tuck in your bottom," Ping, my ballet professor, pointed out to me in front of my peers. Previous feelings of grace and beauty suddenly disappeared like a floppy-eared bunny inside a cage of black silk. I pleaded with Ping that my butt was already tucked in. So often, I stare at my features and…
Dancing his way through Atlanta last night, Jack Frost twirled with the trees and coated every branch with tiny droplets of ice. The branches drooped lower and lower in attempts to high-five the ground, much like Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree. It's the pocket-sized, ice sickle details in life that make the outfit complete. But often times, those details…
Refusing to take another step further, my footprints sank deeper into the sand. A crowd of college boys each held a cold beer in one hand and a numbered piece of paper in the other. As the girls in front of me strolled right past them, the guys held up their scores, rating them on a scale…
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As soon as I hear those distinct doorbell dings, I know it's only a matter of seconds before Mariah Carey tells me exactly what she wants for Christmas. And once the chorus chimes in, it's only a matter of seconds until I start to chasse my way through traffic with a full-on jazz routine complete with your basic steering…
Confidence mixed with caution, I held my bouquet like it was my job. Shoulders back, chin lifted and core tight, my Carolina blue dress rhythmically swayed to the dancing breeze of the music. Hidden behind my confident stride was a cautious fear of rolling my ankle. Well aware that wedges and nature do not mix, I shifted…
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Arms stretched across the chair, I practiced my James Bond-ish move as an excuse to secretly glance over at the guy on my right. I took another sip of my coffee and looked ever so slightly to my left. Turns out, the only people sitting at the coffee bar beside me were all married men. Ladies, has it really come…
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