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The Dangerous Game of Daydreaming

Carolyn Shields 2/1/23 Carolyn Shields 2/1/23

The Dangerous Game of Daydreaming

It happens just like a Taylor Swift song.

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Gray Areas of Purity

Carolyn Shields 12/29/22 Carolyn Shields 12/29/22

Gray Areas of Purity

It’s not always so black and white

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Bridal Trends We Are Squealing About

Carolyn Shields 12/27/22 Carolyn Shields 12/27/22

Bridal Trends We Are Squealing About

2023 sure does sound like a good year to get married!

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Introducing Your Boyfriend to Your Family This Christmas Season

Carolyn Shields 11/22/22 Carolyn Shields 11/22/22

Introducing Your Boyfriend to Your Family This Christmas Season

Is Uncle Bob Are you ready for this?

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Serving Through Singlehood During The Holidays

Carolyn Shields 11/21/22 Carolyn Shields 11/21/22

Serving Through Singlehood During The Holidays

“So, are you seeing anyone…?”

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In Defense of "The One"

Carolyn Shields 11/17/22 Carolyn Shields 11/17/22

In Defense of "The One"

How finding your soulmate fits with God’s Providence

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NFP Isn't Always Hard, Scary, Miserable, or Whatever Else People Say

Carolyn Shields 10/26/22 Carolyn Shields 10/26/22

NFP Isn't Always Hard, Scary, Miserable, or Whatever Else People Say

Sex in marriage looks different for everyone

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Carolyn's Wedding Part III: A Glimpse of Heaven

Carolyn Shields 10/3/22 Carolyn Shields 10/3/22

Carolyn's Wedding Part III: A Glimpse of Heaven

Closing thoughts on your wedding day

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No More 'Dear Future Husband' For Me

Carolyn Shields 9/8/22 Carolyn Shields 9/8/22

No More 'Dear Future Husband' For Me

I won't be writing anymore letters anytime soon...

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Navigating Friendships With CoWorkers

Carolyn Shields 8/29/22 Carolyn Shields 8/29/22

Navigating Friendships With CoWorkers

Four helpful things to keep in mind

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Navigating Your Wedding Night

Carolyn Shields 8/17/22 Carolyn Shields 8/17/22

Navigating Your Wedding Night

Practical and insightful advice

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Carolyn's Wedding Part II: The Stresses I Didn't Expect

Carolyn Shields 7/14/22 Carolyn Shields 7/14/22

Carolyn's Wedding Part II: The Stresses I Didn't Expect

The stress isn’t always about family and finances…

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Carolyn's Wedding Part I: The Details

Carolyn Shields 6/27/22 Carolyn Shields 6/27/22

Carolyn's Wedding Part I: The Details

Our Creative Director got hitched!

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Five Things We Weren't Taught About Sex

Carolyn Shields 5/17/22 Carolyn Shields 5/17/22

Five Things We Weren't Taught About Sex

Stephanie Calis CCD didn’t quite cover this

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The Single Woman's Guide To Thriving During Wedding Season

Carolyn Shields 5/3/22 Carolyn Shields 5/3/22

The Single Woman's Guide To Thriving During Wedding Season

Here we go again…

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Why Good Men Should Go to Bed Lonely

Carolyn Shields 2/8/22 Carolyn Shields 2/8/22

Why Good Men Should Go to Bed Lonely

Patrick Thomas Longing and lonely but loved

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Saying Okay To Heartache

Carolyn Shields 2/2/22 Carolyn Shields 2/2/22

Saying Okay To Heartache

What if letting go is the greatest act of love?

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Falling In Love Takes Discernment: A Conversation With Jita Zito

Carolyn Shields 1/20/22 Carolyn Shields 1/20/22

Falling In Love Takes Discernment: A Conversation With Jita Zito

As the co-founder of Spoken Bride, Jiza Zito has told the love story of hundreds of brides. Now it's her turn.

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How To Not Over-Spiritualize Your Heartache

Carolyn Shields 1/11/22 Carolyn Shields 1/11/22

How To Not Over-Spiritualize Your Heartache

Heartache can feel like a custom made cross or an isolating rupture that drives splinters right through our very human hearts.

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Lessons from the Shortcomings of a High School Love

Johanna Duncan 1/4/22 Johanna Duncan 1/4/22

Lessons from the Shortcomings of a High School Love

How good can be drawn from mistakes

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