“I’m going to cut my cable like I cut my hair” is what I declared boldly to one of mysisters a few years ago. I was visiting my parents in […]
Author Archives: Shewanda Riley
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose: Loving in the Red Zone – Exposure….and What’s Next
First Dr. Tony Evans then Pastor Robert Morris. This past week has been one that gavewhiplash to Christians as we heard unbelievably shocking confessions of moral failures of thesetwo well-respected […]
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose: Becoming a Fruit Inspector
By Shewanda Riley Considering our current chaotic political environment, the question that has been on my mind lately is how should Christians respond to things like the conviction of Donald […]
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose –Â Spiritual Selfie
10 years ago, I travelled to Paris, France and Vienna, Austria by myself for a brief vacation in mid-summer. As much as I enjoyed visiting some of the most […]
Posted inHomepage
Preserved by Purpose –Distraction Free Christianity
By Shewanda Riley The pledge was very simple: “I pledge to make my car a No Phone Zone. Beginning right now, I will do my part to help put an […]
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose: Stretching your Faith at the Next Level
A first-time yoga class left the author feeling frustrated and unsure, but she was encouraged by the teacher to keep trying and have faith in her efforts, which reminded her of Hebrews 11:6.
Posted inHomepage
Preserved by Purpose –Â Good Seeds in Good Soil
A woman’s sentimental green planter, which she had forgotten about for a few years, unexpectedly produced a new plant, reminding her of the good seeds that are planted inside of us.
Posted inHomepage
Preserved – The Answer You Need but not the One You want
A coworker sent a series of emails asking for answers, but she was frustrated by the lack of an answer and the resulting frustration caused her to ask for an answer again.
Posted inHomepage
Preserved by Purpose: Spiritually Speaking and Listening
Jim Washington’s simple question changed the life of a young woman, leading to her professional and personal success as a writer and college English professor.
Posted inHealth
Preserved by Purpose: Â Spiritual PTSD:Â Strength After the Battle
After experiencing spiritual warfare, it is important to develop the coping skills necessary to move forward and not get stuck in the emotional aftermath of the battle, by relying on God’s strength, trusting in God, and using discernment.