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Dear America, from a black guy
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B. Dave Walters
On July 7, fresh of watching videos of the murders of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille, I wrote the following post on Facebook (note, if you are offended by those incidents being referred to as murder, then keep reading because this article is for YOU): “You know, normally I’m all hugs and light with the things…
How to make a relationship last
By
B. Dave Walters
Here is a letter a I wrote to someone close to me, on the day of her wedding. So, I’ve been married for 13 years now, which is no small feat. 13, or even 10 years from now, your life will be completely different. You won’t live the same place, you won’t work the same…
Q&A: I’m struggling with online dating; help!
By
B. Dave Walters
Question submitted via About.me/BDaveWalters: “Okay, your post said if I am struggling with online dating to message you. Here I am struggling with online dating! My problem is that I’m not attracting people I am interested in. Maybe it’s the site, or my profile, I’m not sure. Help!” Online dating is a wonderful thing, since…
How to stop procrastinating and do what you know you should do
By
B. Dave Walters
“Just that you do the right thing. The rest doesn’t matter. Cold or warm. Tired or well-rested. Despised or honored. Dying…or busy with other assignments. Because dying, too, is one of our assignments in life. There as well: “To do what needs doing.” Look inward. Don’t let the true nature of anything elude you. Before…
A Message from Your Future Self
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B. Dave Walters
“The biggest human temptation is to settle for too little.” -Thomas Merton Beloved, Once again, it has been ages since we last talked. Too long. Of course, I have been here watching, and I see your confusion. You’re wondering what to do next; how to cross the seemingly infinite gap that lay between you and…
Q&A: Can Christians and non-Christians date?
By
B. Dave Walters
Question submitted via Formspring: “Can Christians and non-Christians date? If so is the outcome always one of being non-yoked?” Yes, it’s possible for a Christian and a non-Christian to date successfully. However, it’s going to take communication and effort…just like any other relationship. For instance, if two people get together in the hopes of falling…
Q&A: We’re getting married, but he suffocates me; what should I do?
By
B. Dave Walters
(Unedited) Question submitted via formspring.me: “I am in a relationship for few years now, to everybody he seems to be a perfect lover n partner,but i get irritated very frequently due to his “over lovingness”.feel suffocated as he keeps a track of my every second of a day. wedding is very near.” (and then she said)…
How to be happy and powerful: Advice from the Emperor
By
B. Dave Walters
This is the absolute best time in history to be alive. Let me say that again: This is the best time in history to be alive. No human beings anywhere, ever, have had the level of peace, security, information, education, and freedom that we have now. For whatever limitations you might be experiencing in your…
Q&A: ‘How can I get another chance?’
By
B. Dave Walters
Question submitted via Formspring: “I’ve made a lot of mistakes, but I am really trying to change. The problem is my family and friends don’t believe it, and keep treating me like the same old me; how do I show them I’m different?” All of us have made mistakes, and done things we aren’t proud…
Q&A: ‘How can I give up stress and feel more centered?’
By
B. Dave Walters
Question submitted via Formspring: “I have had some amazing changes take place in my life. I have been very blessed and grateful for the things that have been taking place. However, I recently have been feeling uncentered. I pray, I worship, I read scripture, but I still feel off. What can I do to center myself…
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