“You see this rose?” the teacher said, holding up a large, crimson rose, “Isn’t it beautiful?” All agreed. “Now I’m going to pass it around.” The teacher passed the rose around and everyone looked at it. “Do you see now how the petals are slightly bruised? Is it still beautiful?” All said it was. “What if … More Am I Too Broken to Be Loved? [The Truth About Virginity Lost]
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“You’re so good. You wouldn’t understand.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had people say this kind of thing to me. And I guess I can understand why. I have always been the kind of girl that had every outward appearance of piety. Being a preacher’s kid, a minister’s girlfriend, a missionary’s wife, … More Good Girls Struggle in Secret [How Shame and Silence Are Keeping Us in Sin]
Are you struggling to keep up an active prayer life? Maybe, just maybe, you’re missing the simple things.
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“I love shopping at Target but I love Jesus more.” I read these words and I stopped. Does shopping at Target really mean that I hate Jesus? Will I lose my soul if I don’t follow along with everyone else as they boycott yet another wayward company? It may seem like a black and white … More Should I Boycott If I Love Jesus?
It was a hot and humid day. So hot and humid that even in this store the warm, thick air fought with the air-conditioner in a life or death struggle over which would hold the consumers in its embrace. The air-conditioner was putting up a good fight, but it was just barely prevailing. It was … More What I Learnt About Life from a Man with No Arms and a 20 Cent Coin | Mission Moments
I stood in front of the mirror. As I allowed my eyes to run up and down my body, a few stray tears escaped and rolled down my cheeks. It just wasn’t fair. This isn’t what I wanted. “What’s wrong?” my husband said, looking concerned, as he came around the corner. “N-nothing,” I said hastily … More Why I Never Want My Pre-Baby Body Back
So, you’ve found this guy and he seems like he is the one you want to spend the rest of your life with – but you have doubts creeping in. Is this guy worth my time? Is he ever going to change? Is this normal behaviour, or should I expect more? Is he the problem, … More 4 Sure Signs You Should Break Up
Her Life, His Way 