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from Susan Narjala
Alexa’s Latest Avatar Steps In To ‘Rescue’ Spouses
Husbands the world over are breathing a collective sigh of relief. Finally, it’s here. Finally, they get to pass the buck and dodge the age-old question that has plagued man for generations.
Women, through time, have looked at their reflection in mirrors, posing at different angles to check on curves, dimensions, lengths and breadths. Meanwhile, husbands ...
Drop That Pot!
Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” John 4: 28, 29
I picked up my seven-year-old from school, her tiny frame weighed down by her pink-and-green backpack. It was time to whisk ...
How Being ‘Authentic’ Is Holding You Back
I find myself nodding in empathy as she describes how she let angry words spew from her mouth. She had said hurtful things to her kids that she now regretted. I knew exactly what she meant. “I’ve been there too. Don’t worry,” I said, relating couple of my own mommy meltdowns. We commiserated about how ...
Five Things Guaranteed to Happen At Your Kid’s School Performance
The weeks of practices and rehearsals are finally done. Days of listening to your precious li’l ‘un singing the same three lines on loop have wound to a close.
It’s the big day. It’s time for your budding ballerina, actor, or singer to take center stage. Along with 43 other wiggly, excited second-graders.
Your precious, talented kidling ...
5 Simple Ways to Connect with Your Husband
Not too long ago my husband and I attended a marriage conference. Well, to be more precise, some bribing and coercion may have been involved in getting the hubbers there. He was concerned that the sessions would involve us sharing feelings and divulging deep thoughts. (I have no idea why that would scare a man ...
The Mom Challenge – 1 Corinthians 13
1 Corinthians 13 - A Mom's Version. If only I could love like this...
If I’m well-spoken and can deliver sermons without breaking a sweat, but I don’t have love, it’s all just cacophony, like rhythm time for toddlers.
If I hold multiple diplomas and degrees, and if I have a faith that makes people go, “Whoa, ...
6 Reasons Why India Rocks
You know those artsy stores that sell recycled products? Like a comfortable chair from an old tyre or a gorgeous lamp stand from a discarded pot? Well, this month, I’m taking a page from their book and recycling an old blog post. For a very good reason.
I’d written the post below when I lived in ...
40 Percent of America’s Food Is Thrown Away. That’s a Stewardship Problem
When I first came to America as a brand-new immigrant, one of the things that amazed me was the abundance and perfection of produce in grocery stores. From sunshiny bananas to ruby red tomatoes, I saw flawless displays of Garden-of-Eden-variety produce. The other grocery store marvel was just how much people packed into their shopping ...
Your Valentine’s Candy May Be Contributing To Slavery
This time of the year, the candy aisle at grocery stores gets an eye-popping pink and red makeover. Heart-shaped candy boxes vie for space with cutesy teddy bears holding “I Love You” signs. An estimated $18.2 billion will be spent celebrating the holiday. According to the National Confectioner’s Association, 94 percent of Americans want to ...
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