Think about what you like to do and don’t talk yourself into something for fear of being left out. That being said, it’s important to try different things. Push yourself out of your comfort zone and you may surprise yourself.

Grace isn't just forgiveness, it is forgiveness fueled by surrender.

You are pregnant, with child, in the family way. People, some of whom you hardly know, will begin to comment on your belly size. They might even give it a rub, like you have strapped an animal of some kind in your front side and given total strangers permission to pet you at their leisure.

..balancing time you spend with or without people is crucial for mental health.

The next time you are heading out the door, pause at the mirror and make sure that what you see reflects your purpose and value. That doesn’t mean donning the burka, but it probably doesn’t mean having words on your butt either.

Single life shouldn't be a diet of junk food, aiming only to please one's lower appetites. It should be a time of preparation, the veggies that earn our dessert.

It’s funny how when you say “yes” to something (like the man of your dreams), you don’t think about the fact that you are also saying “no” to something else.

Part of growing up is narrowing your life choices to a manageable size.

If you have nothing in common with the person you are dating and his parents hate you and your friends hate him, this is not romantic; it's a bad idea.

I want my kids to enjoy romance as part of the entirety of marriage, when it has been earned with commitment and hard work.