There are various ways that we end up having “missing” pieces in our lives because we mismanage, misappropriate, and misdirect. Mismanaging usually happens when we lose focus on what’s most […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Solitude: A Christian (and Writer’s) Best Friend
By Shewanda Riley “God sometimes has relationships end so he can make room for the ones he wants us to have inour lives.” About 10 years ago, I was talking […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Will Real Christians Stand Up for Justice…not just us?
By Shewanda Riley Every few years, it seems like I have to write a column asking for real Christiansto stand up against a social, racial, or political injustice. This time, […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Complaint or Compliant:Â The Choice is Yours
Even though I’m a fairly good writer, I’m not the best typist. This is why I’m glad that there’s spell check. Even though it’s not always perfect (my first name […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Are You Saying Enough or Next?
“I’ve had just about enough of this and I’m not taking anymore!” Do these words sound familiar? I think if we are honest, most of us have either thought or […]
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Preserved – Bank of Frank
In honor of Father’s Day, this week’s column is one I wrote a few years ago about the importance of Fathers and Father’s day. “I am not the Bank of […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Loving the Most
“The one who loves least controls the relationship.” I can’t remember who said this; I think it was a former pastor. However, this saying has always resonated as one of […]
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Preserved by Purpose – Google, God, and Prayer
“I can’t find anything!” is usually the response from one of my English Composition students when I ask if anyone has questions about their research projects. Normally, other students nod their […]
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Preserved by Progress – Quiet…Testing in Progress
It’s the end of another school year! Congratulations to all the students as well as educators who made it through another school year. I enjoy my summer break and […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Stay the Course…and Follow God’s Directions
By Shewanda Riley “You are on the fastest route despite heavier than normal traffic.” After hearing myGPS calmly state this as I was staring at a line of red brake […]