Autumn Miles
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Why You Shouldn’t Answer the ‘Netflix and Chill’ Text
“Netflix and chill.” Sounds harmless enough, right? But is it? This is the easy way to say, “I want to have sex with you,” because, of course, that line would be way too embarrassing to type. When I heard that “Netflix and chill” actually meant “have sex,” it didn’t entirely shock me. In the world …
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Ashley Madison Should Be Wake-Up Call to Christians
Because of the ashleymadison.com cyber hack, there is a massive amount of upheaval in the homes of many who were registered in the database. I read sadly last week, as many did, about Josh Duggar, who admitted to having extramarital affairs—thanks in part to the morally corrupt website whose motto is: “Life is short. Have an …
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When Submission to Your Husband Turns Into Abuse
I rose early this morning, grabbed a cup of coffee, and walked into our in-home office. My mind was too busy to focus, so I picked up my husband’s Bible that has served him well for many years. When I opened it, there was a small piece of paper folded neatly inside. Intrigued, I opened …
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How Religion Keeps You From Knowing Jesus
I grew up attending a small church in Indiana. I loved going to church. I loved the community and how there was always some sort of activity in which to participate. I grew up in the day of watching my Sunday school teachers tell the stories of the “greats” in Scripture, while sticking cutouts of …
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A Women’s Ministry Leader’s Thoughts on the ‘Exodus’ Movie
I walked into my favorite theater last night solo with an eagerness in my spirit to watch the pages of Exodus unfold on the drama of the big screen. I was early mainly because I was kid-less and had time to purchase the essential Diet Coke and popcorn before taking my seat. The story of freedom from …
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When God Overshadows You
The spirit of Christmas is one that I anticipate all year. Christmas seems to welcome a break from the daily grind of the other eleven months. Just a few nights ago, my family and I rode through our neighborhood looking at all the Christmas lights and singing Christmas songs as loud as we could. I …