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Your Happily Ever After Won’t Look Like Everyone Else’s

May 21, 201343 CommentsMandy Hale

“When you thought you’d be baking pie & living behind your very own white picket fence, you’ll find yourself doing something so entirely different, you couldn’t have even imagined it a year before. There will be moments when you’ll look around and not even recognize your own life…in a good way.” ~Kate Northrup
The other day I was leaving my usual post at Starbucks where I frequently write from when I spotted three young girls, probably … » Read More

Dash of Sass: Let’s Start a Love Revolution

April 15, 20131 CommentMandy Hale

Quotes of the Day: “Character is both developed and revealed by tests, and all of life is a test… You will be tested by major changes, delayed promises, impossible problems, unanswered prayers, undeserved criticism, and even senseless tragedies.” ~Rick Warren “Adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it.” ~Unknown “Here’s a tip: If you’re arguing against empathy, no matter the context, you’re on the wrong … » Read More

Dash of Sass: Never Too Ordinary for God

April 1, 2013CommentMandy Hale

Quotes of the Day: God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things in the lives of others. ~Paul David Tripp God doesn’t use ‘superstars’ to do His most significant work. God uses ordinary people. ~Unknown Expect to be used by God, no matter how humble your circumstances may be. ~Pastor Jim Feeney The Single Woman Says: I’m reading the book Jesus: the … » Read More

Dash of Sass: What Gifts Might God Bring You if You Took Him Out of the Box?

March 11, 2013CommentMandy Hale

Quote of the Day: “Unfortunately for us, we often allow our ability to see God to be limited by the size and shape of our ‘box.’ We become complacent in our spiritual walk because He seems to be doing the same old stuff He has always done. But God is predictable in His character, not in His actions. God is a God of endless creativity and reserves … » Read More

An Open Letter to Single Women, From an Anonymous Single Man

March 10, 201310 CommentsMandy Hale

I am so excited to be able to share the below letter with you, my precious readers. I know single life can often be confusing and frustrating, leaving us frequently shaking our heads and wondering “What are guys THINKING?!” Well, here’s a peek into the heart of a single man. I’m not going to reveal the identity of the man who wrote this letter to you, but I will just encourage you by … » Read More

Dash of Sass: The Case for NOT Settling

March 6, 20131 CommentMandy Hale

Quote of the Day: Men trust God by risking rejection. Women trust God by waiting. ~Carolyn McCulley The Single Woman Says: It can be really, really easy to be tempted to settle once you hit a certain age and the pickings start to look slimmer than ever. As single women, the news shows are constantly shouting warnings at us: “You’re past your child-bearing years!” and … » Read More

Dash of Sass: Here’s How I Show Fear & Anxiety Who’s Boss!

February 14, 20131 CommentMandy Hale

Quote of the Day: Whatever our calling, regardless of our fears or anxieties, let us pray and then go and do. ~Thomas S. Monson The Single Woman Says: As many of you know, last night was the Galentines event that I have been tweeting and writing about for the past month, and part of my participation in the event meant having to get up and speak in … » Read More

The Single Woman’s Dash of Sass: RELAX! You Are Taken Care Of!

November 28, 2012CommentMandy Hale

Quotes of the Day: “I have learned that faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse.” ~Philip Yancey “May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love … » Read More

A word on faith.

April 2, 20111 CommentMandy Hale

Recently a follower on my personal Twitter page (@MissMandyHale) asked me what I consider to be a great question. She asked “Do you think it’s important to date someone of the same faith? Is a Christian man a must?” And I answered in the only way I know how to answer, which is honestly, and replied: “For me, it is essential that the man I ultimately marry shares my faith/beliefs, … » Read More