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Why Gender Matters, Part 1
Sometimes I wonder I’m so fascinated by gender. Why have I read so many books on the topic, written so many blogs and academic papers, listened to sermons?… my interest only grows with time and in conjunction to the great turmoil in our society over gender. What’s the big deal?? Why does it matter if…
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Being Faithful When Your Dreams Aren’t Coming True
In an age where everything seems to come instantly, Lord, teach us to be faithful in times of waiting.
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What Does Being a Woman Have to do With Worship?
Learning to worship God in all things, including what we wear and why we work.
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When Everything Falls Apart
There is a theme to this season. Laced in coffee dates and slipped into texts. Whispered in prayers, thought in private moments of silence and questioning… This is not where I thought I was going to be. My life is not even going a little bit like I thought it would. I’m doing something I…
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Be a Woman Who Waits–Like Sarah
I just read a book I highly recommend all women read. Whether you call yourself a feminist, a conservative, mom, wife, daughter, young professional–this is a message we women need to hear. It’s called “Without Rival: Embrace your identity and purpose in an age of comparison.” Talk about a title that pulls you in! I’ve…
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There Is No Striving
It is only after being placed in an environment where I am encouraged to be myself that I find just how difficult that is. In the past few months, I have embarked on a journey toward finding out who God created me to be apart from my job, my family, friends, social networks and even…
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The Lie the World Tells Us about Happiness
The other day I was talking with someone about her recent trip to Italy. I was nearly moved to tears as she told me of the ancient beauty of the little Italian towns they stayed in. I imagined the narrow streets, farmers markets and local restaurants and suddenly I wanted to purchase a ticket right…
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On Staying Home
Here’s the thing: I’ve been battling comparison. I see other people my age who are married, with children, living on their own, living far away, holding down big jobs, and it all looks so glamourous. So much bigger than my little life at home with my parents. It reminds me of a quote from…
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What’s Even the Point of Being a Christian? (And other questions I’m asking myself)
We come here like immigrants, with nothing. We build and toil and strive and seek and gain and lose, then we leave this little earth, with nothing. What’s the point of it all? Sorry to be so jaded, but what. is. the. point. I see people try and give it their all and still, life…
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Getting Hungry Won’t Put Dinner On the Table
What a month. This has become a monthly update of sorts, so where shall I begin?? I guess by saying, re-saying, and shouting at the top of my lungs–LIFE DOES NOT GO THE WAY WE PLAN. This is my new mantra. It’s what I find myself saying all the time, as plans fall through and…
Sarah D. Shearer 