By Shewanda Riley “You are blocking your blessing!” This is what one friend told me a few years ago wasthe reason why I was not receiving God’s blessings in one […]
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Preserved by Purpose–  Unexpected Blessings
“Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.”  That sums up the advice that most people gave me when they found out I’d be spending part of my 2011 Christmas […]
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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 Christmas holiday a few years ago, I could not resist it.  I had to […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Â A Prayerful ResurrectionÂ
“I can’t believe I’m wide awake!” This has been my thought on more than one occasion as I found myself up in the middle of the night. After slowly opening […]
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Preserved by Purpose – The Strength of Trees
By Shewanda Riley “The wind makes the tree stronger” was what I was told a few years ago when I shared my lack of knowledge about trees with a professional […]
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Preserved by Purpose – New Strategies for Old Battles
By Shewanda Riley I consider myself an experienced warrior in the fight against allergies and a couple of weeks ago, I survived yet another battle. Like so many others, the […]
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Preserved – Change of Plans
By Shewanda Riley I admit that I haven’t always adjusted to change well.  Sometimes I fight it…and lose; As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned it’s best to go with […]
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Preserved by Purpose – Changing Your Picture of Sin
By Shewanda Riley A number of years ago, I watched the 1945 version of Oscar Wilde’s classic novel The Picture of Dorian Gray and it reminded me of the struggle […]
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Preserved – Surviving a Relationship Recession
By Shewanda Riley For the last few months, you cannot turn the TV on without hearing words like recession to describe our country’s current economic situation.  Not a day […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Your Faith…Unchained
By Shewanda Riley “Auntie Wanda?  Are you okay?” I peeked through my fingers which covered both of my eyes and nodded my head at my teenaged niece and nephew […]