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Editor's Letter_Mavian Arocha-Rowe_NovDec

Having the privilege to witness the growth of songwriter, artist Debra Black [who recently announced joining forces with duo team, The Ruins], I got a sneak-peak to their soon-to-be released single, Deliverance [releasing January 22, 2016]. Words cannot describe how this song fills me in depth, gets me to my knees, and like an open…

Which Soil Are You?

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In today’s circuit, being green and growing your own veggies has become cool. Look at Pinterest’s success; it’s based on sharing recipes, going Paleo, and doing crafty things at home. They even have pins on good soil versus bad soil, even more interesting, Jesus himself shared a little story on this topic. In Matthew 13:1-23 the…

How Do You Get Your Husband Back Between The Sheets?

Tips For Getting Your Husband Back Between The Sheets-Chispa Magazine

Maintaining a healthy long-term marriage isn’t always easy, sometimes it can seem impossible. The main problem for many couples in long-term relationships is that after a few years, their sex life changes. This can happen for many reasons: a lack of excitement, diminished sex drives, and daily life getting in the way. While it’s normal for…

Is Dressing Modestly Really Anti-Feminist?

Is Dressing Modestly Really Anti-Feminist_Chispa Magazine

There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about women who dress modestly because of their religion. Feminists groups have taken it upon themselves to campaign against the oppression of these women. Saying that hijabs and the suchlike are against feminism. Restricting women and their rights. However, is dressing modestly really anti-feminist?…

Are You Too Nice? 13 Questions To Ask Yourself Now

Are You Too Nice_Chispa Magazine

As a Chicago-based psychotherapist and social worker, I’ve had the opportunity to counsel many women who self-sacrifice too much. These women are kind, nice, loving people, who unknowingly sacrifice important parts of themselves for the benefit of others, and usually to their own detriment. Women—quite naturally, and most times without even noticing it—frequently give up…

What Are The Best Secrets To An Amazing Military Marriage?

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When you dreamt of finding your prince charming, you probably didn’t imagine him to be a military man. You probably never pictured yourself as the military wife, sitting at home awaiting your husband’s return. But love has its humor… It might not be the life you dreamed of, but there are many perks to being…

Autism, or Half a Haircut?

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We are sitting on the floor of the living room, him on a towel, me kneeling beside him. He’s holding the Ipad, because I had a dream that it would distract him and make this easier. It hasn’t. I have run the clippers—clumsily, inexpertly—over his left ear and a bit of his neck. He is…

Who’s Eyes Do You Have?

Brown-hazel, with a slight hint of yellow, only when sunlight hits my eye, or you’ll find dark brown raisins at night. Wanting blue sky eyes or green meadow as the color was my wish, my constant dream. As I would sing to the highest with Amy Grant [as I heard her over the radio, of…