Where God's Word Meets Our Mess
I’ve waited for this day for forever. At times, I wondered if it would ever come—and now it has! That means it’s time to celebrate. The Ring by Spring Ruse: Recognizing and Rewriting the False Narratives Single Girls Have Been Told About Dating and Waiting is here! It’s ready to be read and enjoyed and shared.
As I announced a couple weeks ago, The Ring by Spring Ruse: Recognizing and Rewriting the False Narratives Single Girls Have Been Told About Dating and Waiting is coming out on May 12. That’s only a week away! If you’re interested in getting this book, I have exciting news for you: If you purchase it within one week of publication, you can enter a giveaway for a bundle of fun!
My second book (The Ring by Spring Ruse: Recognizing and Rewriting the False Narratives Single Girls Have Been Told About Dating and Waiting) will be published in two weeks! As I mentioned in last week's post, I spent about four years writing, revising, and re-revising this book. I felt like this would be a great time to share a few fun facts with you about The Ring by Spring Ruse. You might discover something unexpected!
When my first book was published, I didn’t think it would take me four years to finish a second book. But there were some unexpected twists and turns throughout my writing journey. I wrote, made revisions, and made more revisions. The title, content, and even tone have changed during the past several years. But I’ve truly poured my heart into this book—and I can finally share more about it. I can’t wait for you to read it!
Apprehension wasn’t my only reaction though. Seeing James again also brought other emotions—like sadness and anger—to the surface. I thought I’d forgiven him for hurting me. But that night, I realized maybe I hadn’t—at least not completely.
Although I don’t know very much about Ben Rector or his music, I’m familiar with his song “Brand New.” Yes, I realize this song is about a decade old, but I think the lyrics are worth analyzing. Truth be told, it's not simply a lighthearted song about feeling young and falling in love.
For the past nine months, I’ve felt trapped in a specific moment—the moment James* turned his back on me. I realize most people have experienced much harder things in life, but I’m still dealing with the sting of rejection and the internal what-if-he-hadn’t-rejected-me questions. Psalm 69 (part of which is included below) reminds me that the Lord is a mighty deliverer who can save His children from the mire—or the moments—where they feel helpless and hopeless.
Last night, I had a dream that James* was married—but not to me. He was married to the girl he started dating approximately five seconds after he ghosted me. It was strange to see him wearing a gold wedding band in my dream. But frankly, I’m glad I’m not the one who gave it to him.
Chemistry is a concept that generally feels abstract and mysterious. It often involves people’s appearances, but it can also involve their personality types, their communication styles, and other aspects of who they are. Though it’s not very concrete, I believe it’s more significant than many Christians think.
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