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Forgive But Never Forget: The Hardest Part (Pt. 3)
This is the very same obstacle we face when considering forgiving others. “If I forgive them, it’s as if I’m saying it was okay for them to have done what they did.”
10 Things To Know About Me
I never know what to say when someone asks me to tell them about myself. Technically, no one asked me; but y’all gone learn today!
Forgive But Never Forget
You’ve heard it before. “Forgive, but never forget.” This infamous phrase is ingrained in our thinking. Many of us don’t see a problem with it. It makes sense to us. Rightfully so. “Just because I forgave you doesn’t mean I’m not going to remember what you did. I don’t want to find myself in that same …
I’m Not a Christian Pt. 2
Let’s dive in. Shall we? In Part 1, we discussed the fact that religion has the tendency to focus on outward appearance. “Just follow the rules,” “do the right thing,” “do this,” “say that,” etc. It does not address the inner to outer transformation mandated and desired by God (2 Corinthians 5:17). Another Problem With …
3 Reasons We Hate Being Single
It’s about that time. We see it almost every day. Log into Facebook and you’re bound to see it SOMEWHERE on your timeline. “So-and-so is in a relationship with So-and-so.” Sometimes you catch yourself thinking ‘how could THEY possibly be in a relationship’ and not you. I mean, “I’m good looking right? I’m funny too! I’m smart!” …
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Dear 49, Today, I went to one of many church services. Today, you went to your last. Today, I worshipped God in peace. Today, you entered eternal peace. Today, I didn’t fear for my life. Today, you have nothing left to fear. Today, I had no threats made to my life for my worship of …
The Danger of Dignity
Dignity: the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed; high rank, office, or position; a legal title of nobility or honor. There is something so dangerous about dignity. If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard this word used a few times for certain situations. When someone is in danger of being excessively embarrassed …
When Feeling 22 Doesn’t Feel So Good
If we’re honest, we’re not always excited about our birthday. For me, I begin contemplating deep, existential questions that ultimately ruin the experience. This is unlike my sister who made a big deal out of every birthday, particularly when moving into the double digits (10).When we were growing up, she was always so obsessed with …
