This week we celebrated the birthday and federal holiday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Considering all that has happened lately regarding threats to justice and equality, in this […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Shift Happens
Nearly 30 years ago, I decided to learn how to drive a standard transmission so I could have more choices when it came to buying a car. I was very […]
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Preserved By Purpose – The Year of ME (Maximized Expectations)
“2016 is going to be the Year of Me” This phrase came up in a conversation I had late a few years ago with a friend who stated this with […]
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Preserved by Purpose – The King is Coming
Christmas has always been one of my favorite times of year. I like the overall good mood most people are in and love hearing Christmas music nearly everywhere I […]
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Preserved by Purpose – Valuable Imperfections
“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 […]
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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 – Living My Life Like It’s Golden
The first time I heard the Jill Scott song, “Golden” years ago, I was hooked. To me, the lyrics were so simple and so inspiring. “I’m holding on […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Right Thing in a Wrong Situation
A number of years ago, I was intrigued by the question of whether you can do the right thing in the wrong situation and still be blessed. One response […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Sleeping with the Enemy
A number of years ago, the movie Sleeping with the Enemy told a frightening story of a woman being mentally, physically, and verbally abused by her husband. Moviegoers connected with […]
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Preserved by Purpose: The Residue of Rage
“Lift Every Chair and Swing.” “Aquamayne” and “Fade in the Water.” These were some of the top trending social media topics just a couple of weeks ago. Like […]
