A few years ago, a friend and I took a group of teenage girls to a popular studio for dance lessons. The girls were extremely excited to be taught by a professional dancer. As the instructor taught the steps to a choreographed dance routine, they caught on rather quickly. However, one young lady in our … More Confession #27: I Fell Into the Comparison Trap
Several years ago, I was asked to join a team of leaders to facilitate a women’s small group/Bible study at my church. I love studying and talking about the Bible, so I didn’t hesitate to agree. The event coordinator explained that each group would be assigned based on similarities such as age and marital status. … More Confession #26: I Thought I Needed to Prove Myself
Yolanda Adams, Smokie Norful and Mercy Me were the first Christian artists whose CDs I owned. Their music was a part of my daily routine. Before I even brushed my teeth in the morning, I would pop in one of their CDs and unapologetically sing along. It didn’t matter that I was off key. Whenever … More Confession #25: Christian Rules Were a Turnoff
My mom and I had been riding around for about an hour and I was lost in my plans for the day, when the sound of my cell phone interrupted my thoughts. It was someone I hadn’t heard from in over a year. She excitedly stated that she’d been trying to get in contact with … More Confession #24: I Have Felt Guilty About Saying, “No”
“Tell the truth!”, I silently pleaded, as a few others and I awaited a relative’s response. The question was simple, “Have you eaten at this restaurant before?” She was known for habitual lying, and just like so many times in the past, she went on to fabricate a story that all of the listeners knew … More Confession #23: Sometimes It’s Hard to Tell the Truth
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