Category Archives: Relationships

Skeletons in my Kansas City Closet

Posted on September 4, 2013 by dbythesea

I started this blog 3 years ago, with a desire to be authentic, expose my real struggles as a Christian and share my faith in God, so that I might encourage others and bring glory to His name, as well … Continue reading →

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Maturation from Sisterhood Shenanigans

Posted on August 9, 2013 by dbythesea

Not long ago, I was on a northbound train to Santa Barbara with my sister, Debi. We shared the four-hour ride together, and to my surprise, didn’t argue about a thing. I say that tongue-in-cheek, because as kids, it seemed … Continue reading →

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Living with Boundaries

Posted on July 28, 2013 by dbythesea

I have always wanted to live my life with a sense of vulnerability, but with healthy boundaries. I haven’t always known how to do this, though. I either get trampled on because I’m way too vulnerable, or I become so … Continue reading →

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My Cinderella Story

Posted on May 6, 2013 by dbythesea

As a little girl, I was told many Bible stories, like Adam and Eve, Jonah and the Whale and Noah’s Ark, right along-side with the classic, Disney’s Cinderella and Snow White.  I was fortunate enough to have loving Christian parents … Continue reading →

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A Character Challenge

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011 A Character Challenge There’s not much that can get me upset and I’m pretty easy going, for the most part. I have the common factor of most females, but aside from the monthly emotional stuff, I’m … Continue reading →

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Scratch and Sniff Relationships

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011 Scratch & Sniff Relationships I just recently read a great book about a family who sold everything they owned to travel the states in an RV with their 4 children. Their mission? In a nutshell, to … Continue reading →

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God Doesn’t Text!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dbythesea

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2011 God Doesn’t Text! I have a cell phone. Who doesn’t? It’s the one thing I never leave home without and if I do, I will go back home to get it even if it means being … Continue reading →

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