The sand ran through my toes as I stepped off my beachfront patio to make my way to our complimentary cabana. The breeze of the ocean weaved itself through my braids, making me forget the drip of the humidity that fogged up my sunglasses when I left my room. I was in Tulum, Mexico and ready to take in every…

(Read Part 2 here) Part 3 The alarm clock read 3:15 a.m. Sharon had been lying in bed since midnight and no matter how much she tried, she could not fall asleep. Jerell had called her back repeatedly but she didn’t answer. She turned off her phone to keep herself from being tempted to answer his call. She needed to…

(Read part 1 here) “You what?” Sharon stood up. “You heard me. It was, like, a lifetime ago.” “Hold on, you’re still married? You never told me you were ever married?” Sharon started to pace back and forth. “How is it you never brought this up? We’ve talked about dang near everything and you never mentioned being married.” Liz shrugged.…

“I hear Miley Cyrus has a new CD.” There was no response. Sharon suspected Liz was ignoring her and scrolling through her social media feed instead. She turned around to look, confirming her suspicions. “Did you hear me?” “Wait, we’re really about to have this conversation?” Liz put her phone down. “Yes, I’m engaging in dialogue, Liz. This is what…

I was catching up with a dear friend of mine after church and she asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks. I was explaining how this season of my life has allowed me to develop a deeper relationship with Christ. I’ve heard His voice more clearly and have a fresh perspective on this time of preparation. I…

I was scrolling through social media when I should have been somewhere writing. I knew I had no business being on there because, in a matter of minutes, I saw at least six announcements about wedding engagements. Six! I saw acquaintances from high school getting engaged, with kids in tow. I saw people I knew from church get engaged. I…