Monthly Archives: February 2012

Courage

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Something exciting – and scary – happened yesterday.  I went with my friend to the beach.  I had been planning all week to hang out with her on Saturday.  I was NOT planning or expecting to hang out with anyone … Continue reading →

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Inviting Him In

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Made possible through Jesus – I have the freedom of being able to talk with God anytime, anywhere, about anything. This is a freedom I want everyone to experience.  I vividly remember those days of not having an open communication … Continue reading →

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Sexual Bonding

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

This is an insightful passage from a VERY excellent book I’m reading called The Invisible Bond by Barbara Wilson.  For anyone who has ever had sex, EVER, I would strongly encourage you to take a look at this book. This … Continue reading →

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To My Sisters

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I am brought to tears by all the ways God has surprised me since I’ve started this blog.  I thought I knew why he wanted me to start this blog – but wow, I had no idea! My plan was … Continue reading →

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Five Levels of Vulnerability, Then Sex

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

These ideas are from The Intimacy Cover-Up by marriage and family therapist Roger Hillerstrom.  (He’s quoted in the book I’m reading, which is how I found out about him). There are five levels of vulnerability: 1. The lowest level:  People … Continue reading →

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Little One

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Though your sins were as scarlet, They’re now white as snow Because my love made a way for you, little one. You are the one my favor rests upon You are my favorite child You are the apple of my … Continue reading →

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Turning Tricks: What It’s Really Like

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

“They want a personal experience, with a friendly girl… They want it to be like a ‘girlfriend experience’, no rushing, warming up to main event in a way that you would do in a relationship. All of this, of course, … Continue reading →

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The Only Constant

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Amazing or tragic, happy or sad, My circumstances are merely that: circumstances. Temporary, so good or bad – They won’t be here always. The only one constant in my life is Jesus.   Friends come and go, as do jobs, … Continue reading →

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A Comforting Anger

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

When I was a prostitute, I did not feel a sense of God’s anger at all.  I did feel his presence always nearby, which was annoying at the time (but comforting looking back on it).  I had rejected him, so … Continue reading →

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A Prayer

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Papito Dios, This is the most important time of my day, the time I spend focusing my heart and mind on you.  May this moment be a beautiful gift to you,  as I offer you my attention – divided as … Continue reading →

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