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God Pulled a Switcheroo on Me

by miss hibiscusI moved back to New Jersey thinking that I would pursue another degree and change my career. I had it all planned out: move home, save money by not paying rent, apply for schools, study my butt off, move …
Generational Sin: How Do I Prevent Making the Same Mistakes My Dad Made?

by miss hibiscus Since getting counseling at my church, I've been examining my relationship with my dad and his own childhood as well. Through this process, I've become even more thankful to God that despite circumstanc…
Prayer Quirks

by miss hibiscus A lot can be written about prayer. We can dissect The Lord's Prayer, talk about how often we should pray, whether pre-meal prayers are absolutely necessary, deathbed prayers, etc. But that's all kind …
" You've Changed!"...For the Better or For the Worse?

by miss hibiscusHas anyone ever said to you, "Wow, you've changed"?Did they mean it in a good way or a bad way?When I first moved out of the city and back into the suburbs with my family, my mom noticed a change in my b…
Did Your Upbringing Affect How You See God?

by miss hibiscusAs a Christian, I've been taught the various attributes of God and they really seem to run the gamut - loving, just, mighty, gracious, merciful, jealous, gentle, unchanging, fearsome, holy, righteous, wi…
Can I Wear Jeans (at Church?).com

by miss hibiscus In going along with Wednesday's Question of the Day, can you wear jeans to your church? The stance on whether or not you can wear jeans (or any other casual attire) to church seems to be a big deal to …
To Christians, What's More Offensive than Gay Marriage?

by miss hibiscusI say, lots of things. This is one of those hot topics that Christians are known for ardently debating in politics, church, etc. And with the recent legalization of gay marriage in California and now Ma…
How To Look Good Naked: God's Message of Love to Me

by miss hibiscus I don't usually watch a lot of Reality TV, but lately I've been getting into "How To Look Good Naked" hosted by Carson Kressly (of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" fame).The reason I like it so much is t…
Marriage: A Complete Loss of Independence for Women?

by miss hibiscus I'm not sure if it's my biological clock, or the barrage of wedding invitations I've received, or just the general flow of life, but I have got marriage on the brain, folks! As per my last post, I'm fin…
God Knew I'd Deal With Childhood Neglect

by miss hibiscus Several weeks ago, I wrote about wanting to get some counseling through my church. Well, I'm happy to tell you that I didn't chicken out and I went to see a counselor at the beginning of this month. W…