by miss hibiscusMy church is really big on small group communities.  It is absolutely the lifeline of our church and where we, as imitators of Christ, grow and learn the most within the church.  I get the idea, and am completely on-board with it....

by miss hibiscusI moved back to New Jersey thinking that I would pursue another degree and change my career. I had it all planned out: move home, save money by not paying rent, apply for schools, study my butt off, move ...

by miss hibiscus Since getting counseling at my church, I've been examining my relationship with my dad and his own childhood as well.  Through this process, I've become even more thankful to God that despite circumstances, he has helped me find my way to him....

by miss hibiscus A lot can be written about prayer.  We can dissect The Lord's Prayer, talk about how often we should pray, whether pre-meal prayers are absolutely necessary, deathbed prayers, etc.  But that's...

by miss hibiscusHas anyone ever said to you, "Wow, you've changed"?Did they mean it in a good way or a bad way?When I first moved out of the city and back into the suburbs with my family, my mom noticed a change in my behavior - particularly whenever I drove....

by miss hibiscus As a Christian, I've been taught the various attributes of God and they really seem to run the gamut - loving, just, mighty, gracious, merciful, jealous, gentle, unchanging, fearsome, holy, ri...

by miss hibiscus In going along with Wednesday's Question of the Day, can you wear jeans to your church?  The stance on whether or not you can wear jeans (or any other casual attire) to church seems to be a big d...

 by miss hibiscusI say, lots of things. This is one of those hot topics that Christians are known for ardently debating in politics, church, etc.  And with the recent legalization of gay marriage in California ...

by miss hibiscus I don't usually watch a lot of Reality TV, but lately I've been getting into "How To Look Good Naked" hosted by Carson Kressly (of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" fame).The reason I like it so much is t...

by miss hibiscus I'm not sure if it's my biological clock, or the barrage of wedding invitations I've received, or just the general flow of life, but I have got marriage on the brain, folks!  As per my last post, ...