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The Day I Realized My Biological Clock Was Broken

Another Mother’s Day has come and gone. Another year of my 30’s without the title of “mommy,” passes by as I sit here trying to come up with a word for what I am feeling. Society tells me I should feel sad. Society tells me I should yearn for the day children will lift their …

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What To Do When Your Family Is Pressuring You

Do you remember Bill Cosby’s show “Kids Say the Darndest Things”? Well, my niece Kylie might be one of the cutest little examples of the fun and crazy things children say. During her recent visit to Texas over Fourth of July weekend, we had a very interesting conversation. Kylie: “Auntie Bran Bran, how come you’re …

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3 Things Every Single Should Consider

The combination of Whirleyball, Italian food and deep conversation made for a very entertaining Saturday night with friends. As I filled my stomach with Patrizio’s and conversed with a male friend about gender roles, my mind began to wander. My friend referenced Genesis 3:16, and as I heard him say the words, “Your desire shall …

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Being Intentional And Dating With Purpose

Being a single Christian in today’s world continues to be increasingly difficult. It hurts my heart every time I hear one of my single friends say, “I’m enjoying being single right now.” If we’re not careful, those words can be decrypted to mean “I’m enjoying my life of selfishness.” Part of the reason many people …

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Physical Attraction

7 Things Your Biceps Can’t Do For Me

This weekend a girlfriend of mine asked, “Would you date a man if he had all the emotional qualities you are looking for but wasn’t your physical preference?” Without hesitation, I answered “Absolutely.” Yes, deep down every girl desires a man whose gene pool will produce beautiful children the rest of the world will “oooh” …

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You’ll Be A Better Wife Because Of It

Hello my name is Brandy, and I am a control freak. I want things done the right way, and by the right way I mean my way. I’m a tad bit OCD. My shirts get hung on white hangers, my pants on blue hangers, and if you try to help me and mess it up …

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