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: 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 […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Remembering Mom
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to share two of my favorite writings about mothers. The first is written by my friend and local author Lisa-Lin Burke. The other is […]
