April 2012
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“We often give convenience the highest priority without examining what we really...”
– read @ the kitchn
Made me think. This works for my situation, but I wouldn’t say this fits for everyone since we lead such diverse lives (your grocery store might not be within walking distance, you are part of a two-working-parents household with kids, or your city’s infrastructure...
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Sherdavia's Story: Killing of kids a problem for... →
This story [subject link] has stayed with me since it was first published in 2006.
With the Trayvon Martin case reaching high visibility in the mainstream media and generating (rightful) public outrage, I’ve been reflecting back on 2006 murder of Sherdavia Jenkins. Allow me to explain…
A little background: Sherdavia Jenkins, a young African-American girl was killed in Miami in 2006...
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"...And I pray that you, being rooted and...
Ephesians 3:17-19
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Relapses in the Kingdom of God
I was recently talking to a friend about relapses and I really empathized with the idea of “falling down… again”. With being frustrated because I felt like I disappointed God again. With believing that I had no excuse for my sin because it could not have been committed out of ignorance- “I went through this before!”, I tell myself. With feeling out of touch with...
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He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and...
Isaiah 53:2
How he humbled himself!
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Letter to Myself: Moving On, Making Uncomfortable...
Real! Life! Confession!:
This week I’m moving moved (!) into my first apartment. As I’ve come closer to the date of leaving home, I’ve had many thoughts on my mind:
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It’s so fun to have a cheerleader- someone who is excited for your new step, is really vocal about their support of your decision (the offers to help move have been such an incredible surprise!), and...
