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How Do I Love Thee? – Part 1

Do you love Jesus? If I asked you that question face to face you would most likely respond, “Of course! Yes!” Now...tell me why? Do you love Jesus for what He has done for you, or for who He is? Don't respond quickly. Think about that for a minute. Imagine you are a...

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What is faith…really?

Today at Citylight, Pastor Brian talked in part about the faith of Stephen. Stephen was one of the first deacons of the early church and from what is mentioned in the Bible, the first to be murdered for his faith after the crucifixion of Jesus. Luke records for us...

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Reality Check: Receiving Negative Feedback

Today the inevitable happened. I was made aware of my first (to my knowledge) negative feedback on Forgetting the Fairy Tale. I knew it was coming. I knew before I was finished with writing it that this day would come. I prayed that God would guide my words and hoped...

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Everyone Needs a Soul Sister

Today, I invited a friend, pastor's wife, and brand new author to share with us. Leah has been a great encouragement to me through the modern miracle of social media. I am thrilled about her book, Expecting Grace, and I am so glad she has taken the time to share her...

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The Empty Nest of Singleness

Holidays are traditionally full of emotional mine-fields, and none is quite so treacherous as Mother's Day. I absolutely adore my mother. I respect her. I cherish every moment I get to spend with her in person. I talk to her almost every day and I will celebrate her...

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Lost and Found: Domestic Human Trafficking

This morning I found myself sitting in a waiting room watching in amazement as the news told of three lost women's escape from a home where they have been held captives since their disappearances. According to a news article on CNN.com, Michele Knight was 20 years old...

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My Vision for the Women of Charlotte

In this video I attempt to communicate my vision for the women in the city of Charlotte. I say "attempt" because my faltering words come so far short of the vision in my heart. The needs in this city are great, as they are in every city. But Charlotte isn't just any...

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Back to the Root of St. Patrick’s Day

I'm taking advantage of St. Patrick's Day in a different way than most. Today I'm going back to the root of the occasion to celebrate in the fashion that the reported saint himself would have so many years ago...by sharing with you the amazing works of God in my life....

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End It Movement

Today is the official launch of the End It Movement. A coalition of seven anti-slavery organizations have joined forces to spread the message that not only does slavery still exist in our modern world, but that there are more slaves now than at any time in human...

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