Life, Things to Do, Relationships
Emonne Markland
Solitude Staycation
Solitude Staycation
Devotions
Emonne Markland
The Opportunity of Empty
The Opportunity of Empty
Life
Emonne Markland
How to Handle Disappointment
How to Handle Disappointment
Family, Inspiration
Emonne Markland
My Grandmother’s Childhood Christmas Story
Life, Faith
Emonne Markland
11 Years Cancer-Free

This past Sunday, as I stood in church and worshipped God with my fellow believers, I thought back to my first time back to church after my surgery. I was weak, but I was worshipping…

11 Years Cancer-Free

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The Beauty of Isolation

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The Beauty of Isolation

Isolation.

When I hear or think of this word, I am immediately transported back to a season of my life during college where everything and everyone that I trusted in was completely stripped away. Friends that I'd know since my freshman year all of a sudden acted like they didn't know me. My family that I love and trust was miles away. My image, the clothes, shoes, and hairstyles that I enjoyed and felt somewhat defined me where no longer appropriate for my current season. I was pregnant with change. See, when you're pregnant, you can't just wear the things you used to wear and do the things you used to do. Your diet changes. Your weight increases. Those high heeled stilettos that you used to wear all over town are no longer cutting it. It's time for the flats, baby. 

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The Attractive Factor: What To Do While You’re Waiting For the One

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The Attractive Factor: What To Do While You’re Waiting For the One

You’re single. You know you want to get married but haven’t found “the one” yet. You trust that God has someone out there for you but have no idea where and when you’ll meet them. So, what do you do while you’re waiting? How can you make the most of your single life without feeling lonely and desperate for a relationship? Here are a few tips: 

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The Attractive Factor: What Role Should Physical Attraction Play in Choosing a Spouse?

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The Attractive Factor: What Role Should Physical Attraction Play in Choosing a Spouse?

Selecting a spouse is one of the most important decisions that we can make in our lives. That one decision has a ripple effect, pouring into all areas of life: physical, mental and spiritual. Many different factors come into play when selecting a spouse, but what should be the top priorities? For many people, physical attraction is the number one factor, and sometimes even the deciding factor. But as believers, should our standards be the same? Should physical attraction be the top priority and deciding factor when selecting a spouse? I’ve asked this question of myself and others, and have searched the scriptures for biblical examples and answers to this poignant question. Here is what I believe to be an informed answer: