The Weight of Our Words
“Never make light of the king, even in your thoughts. And don’t make fun of the powerful, even in your own bedroom. For a little bird might deliver…
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What I’ve Learned in My First Year of Marriage
July 3rd, 2024, marks my husband Ben’s and my first year of marriage. Most people look forward to celebrating fireworks on the 4th, but the fireworks in our…
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Your Husband Isn’t the Enemy
We had a showdown at MC Wholesale the other day. Pull out the tumbleweeds and gun fire and we would’ve had a fight. This wasn’t any argument. It…
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Prayers for the Friend Who Is Lost or Drifted Away from God
The last couple of summers I have hosted a teen Bible study where we have opened The Word and saturated ourselves with a certain book or took a…
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When Dates Run Dry
Today marks three months since my husband and I got married. I wish I could tell you that time slows down, but the old adage that it only…
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When God Sends a Person
Since getting married, Ben and I have been exploring options for our new church. Not that we wanted to leave our former church, but the almost-hour drive now…
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3 Tips for Your First Month of Marriage
About a month ago, Ben and I got married under the bliss of sheltered trees and blazing sun. The day was magical and whimsical, the things they talk…
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Three Reasons I’m Glad I Saved My First Kiss for Marriage
In a quick Google search, it’s estimated that only about 18% of people save their first kiss for marriage. Concluding the number of weird looks Ben and I…
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What God is Teaching Me about Getting Married
I’m getting married this week, and to say I’m overwhelmed is an understatement. From last-minute preparations to never-ending questions, I think my head might pop off. Nevertheless, the…
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Kill Them with Kindness
“Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body” (Proverbs 16:24 NLT). “Miss. Ginter is a hypocrite.” The survey form mocked me in the reflection…
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3 Things I Wish People Would Stop Telling Me About Getting Married
Seventy-five days remain until I change my name from Miss to Mrs. As chaos surrounds me, so do the blessings. I’m overwhelmed with the changes occurring in my…
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The Blessing of Blessing Others
From an early age, Mom and Grandma taught me the importance of blessing others without getting something in return. Every week, or every other week without fail, we’d…
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What I Wish Someone Would’ve Told Me About Falling in Love
As a little girl, I grew up watching Disney princesses and Hallmark movies. From princes and princesses to kings and queens, I quickly built up the idea that…
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The Wisdom of Elders
During my college years, I was one of the most involved students on campus. From working in the Writing Center to being a reporter for the school, and local…
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Be an Agent of Change
I remember the day I got saved like no other. My dad and I used to stay up late playing video games, and on one beautiful summer night,…
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