Relationships

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Couple holding hands in the city

How God Shattered My Boyfriend Standards

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The guy ahead wasn’t much to look at. He was not tall, didn’t seem to give two hoots about his image or clothing, and seemed kind of boring. He was definitely not the type of guy that a girl falls for, I thought to myself.
Boy and girl on other sides of the fence - stop waiting when you're single

Singles, Stop Waiting!

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Being single is great. Singleness isn’t a consolation prize, a minor league or a pre-season game. I could go on and on about the benefits of being a single pringle . . . but I won’t. Because let’s be real here, sometimes, it also sucks.
Couple looking away from one another

The Day My Boyfriend and I Fought

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I was so mad at my boyfriend―let’s call him “T”.

When A Friend is Suspected of Rape and Murder

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I was about to turn in for the night; it was almost 11pm. As usual, I gave my phone a final check. My good friend, Linda, had just sent me a flurry of messages. What I was about to read was horrific and heart-breaking.
Couple standing next to each other

Falling in Love . . . And Out of it

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I was 13 when I first fell in love. It was also the first time that I truly experienced God. You might think that this is going to be a story about “puppy-love”, since I mentioned that I was only 13. But bear with me.

Church: A Gathering of Sinners or Saints?

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Each week when I step into church, at least one person will ask, “How are you?” or “How have you been?” My response is often short, and almost always accompanied with a smile, “I’m good, how about you?”

When Serving Brought Out the Worst in Me

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Growing up in church, I was actively involved in church activities at a young age. As a youth, I served as a Sunday school teacher as well as a musician in the worship team. From a young age, I knew that God had blessed me with gifts so that I could bless others.
Person sitting alone in the middle of an empty parking garage

Broken and Shaken, but Far from Forsaken

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I grew up in Chile; life was good then. My father had an important position in a large company and my mother worked as an army nurse. We led a carefree existence in a neighborhood away from civilization.
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How a Message on a T-Shirt Convinced Me to Break Up

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Like many other girls, I have wished for a boyfriend since primary school. However, because I was a shy bookworm, I only ever played the part of secret admirer. Then one day in high school, another student asked me out.