“Perfect is boring. Be imperfectly you.” When I saw this phrase on t-shirt over the a few Christmases ago, I could not resist it. I had to buy it […]
Author Archives: Shewanda Riley
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Preserved – Still Waters Run Deep
“Still waters run deep” is a phrase that I’ve heard frequently and always been intrigued by. Maybe it’s because one of my fondest childhood memories was playing on the beach […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Be Thankful for What You Lost
Is it possible to be thankful for what you lost? I know it’s Thanksgiving season and we are focused on being grateful for the many blessings we have. However, […]
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Preserved – From Promise Made to Prayer Answered
Have you ever been so focused on receiving one type of blessing that you almost miss when God is trying to bless you in another way? I wonder if […]
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Preserved by Purpose: The Hardest Thing to Say About Friendship
A number of years ago, my heart sank as I once again heard the words, “I didn’t want to say anything but….” from a close friend about another friend. My […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Writing to the Beat of God’s Heart
A few years ago, I owned one of my most fun cars to drive: a silver 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. Even though it was small, the car had a […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Can You Handle the Truth?
What would you do if telling someone the truth would hurt them? Would you still tell them, or would you let them find out on their own? If you’d asked […]
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Preserved by Purpose – The Company You Keep
During a visit to my family in San Antonio a few years ago, I was shocked andsaddened to hear of 3 murders in one 24-hour period. The news reports hinted […]
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Preserved – God has not Forgotten!
A number of years ago, I had a painfully thoughtful conversation with a friend who was trying todeal with a heartbreaking disappointment. I could understand her point of view because […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Never Alone
Singles should seek after God and create an intimacy with Him, seek after others who challenge them to be better Godly versions of themselves, and create a community of mature support.