Copyright https://www.ibelieve.com 2023, iBelieve.com Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:47:03 -0500 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/when-female-friendship-is-hard.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/when-female-friendship-is-hard.html Brett Tubbs https://www.ibelieve.com/author/brett-tubbs/ We don't want the drama. It's easier to be alone. But is it worth it? Thu, 19 May 2016 11:40:17 -0400 2023-12-28T23:47:03-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/thoughts-from-a-woman-one-month-from-marriage.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/thoughts-from-a-woman-one-month-from-marriage.html Brett Tubbs https://www.ibelieve.com/author/brett-tubbs/ These women in my life give without expecting anything in return. They're eight months pregnant, they're military spouses, they're authors, advanced degree-seekers, youth group leaders, engineers. They're all the carbon-copy of busy. Sometimes too busy. And yet, here they are. Giving without expectation. Thu, 28 Apr 2016 09:53:41 -0400 2023-12-28T23:47:03-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/how-i-lost-20-pounds-of-cynicism.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/how-i-lost-20-pounds-of-cynicism.html Brett Tubbs https://www.ibelieve.com/author/brett-tubbs/ There are dates in my calendar written in ink. There are dates that are filled with hope for a future. Without the impending fear that something bad will happen. That something will go wrong. Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:37:37 -0400 2023-12-28T23:47:03-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/never-throw-your-love-away.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/never-throw-your-love-away.html Brett Tubbs https://www.ibelieve.com/author/brett-tubbs/ Time rolled by faster than a "swipe left" on Tinder. I think the ring-by-the-spring deadline actually pointed and laughed at me when it passed. I didn't go on one date, let alone a day that led anywhere near engagement. Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:18:37 -0400 2023-12-28T23:47:03-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/7-women-your-small-group-needs.html https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/7-women-your-small-group-needs.html Brett Tubbs https://www.ibelieve.com/author/brett-tubbs/ The encourager? The Faithful one? The gift-giver? Which one are you? Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:07:36 -0400 2023-12-28T23:47:03-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/today-for-the-20-something-give-it-another-two-miles.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/today-for-the-20-something-give-it-another-two-miles.html Brett Tubbs https://www.ibelieve.com/author/brett-tubbs/ By some miracle, after two miles, my legs feel lighter. My breathing settles. I can close my eyes and dip in and out of the grooves of the sidewalk. Sometimes sticking through the hard parts of our careers or other challenges work the same way. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:15:05 -0400 2023-12-28T23:47:03-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/surprised-by-commitment.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/surprised-by-commitment.html Brett Tubbs https://www.ibelieve.com/author/brett-tubbs/ I didn't believe a church that loved each other well existed. Until I committed to one. Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:19:55 -0400 2023-12-28T23:47:03-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/an-open-letter-to-the-unexpected.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/an-open-letter-to-the-unexpected.html Brett Tubbs https://www.ibelieve.com/author/brett-tubbs/ Sometimes joy, love and peace come out of places, circumstances and conversations that we never could've dreamed or anticipated for ourselves. Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:03:08 -0400 2023-12-28T23:47:03-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/please-stop-chasing-your-dreams.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/please-stop-chasing-your-dreams.html Brett Tubbs https://www.ibelieve.com/author/brett-tubbs/ What do you do when you finally get what you've wanted your whole life? You thank God. Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:18:49 -0500 2023-12-28T23:47:03-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/the-most-important-thing-to-do-when-you-get-engaged.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/brett-wilson/the-most-important-thing-to-do-when-you-get-engaged.html Brett Tubbs https://www.ibelieve.com/author/brett-tubbs/ Time to go arm and arm into life. Not just as fragile cake top replicas, but as a real husband and wife. Flesh and bone. Champagne, tuxedos, wedding gowns, bright blue bridesmaid dresses, Bruno Mars, and 'til death do us parts. Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:43:23 -0500 2023-12-28T23:47:03-05:00