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Mar 2, 20212 min read
The Lie of Superwoman Syndrome
Part II: Grace and Gratitude Series. Adapted from an article that first appeared in CBE’s blog, Mutuality, on 10/15/2020...


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Jan 14, 20212 min read
Embracing Grace & Gratitude in Hard Times
Part I: Grace & Gratitude Series As 2020 was winding down, I was preparing for a speaking engagement that focused on embracing grace &...
mwilliamsshalom
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Wonder Woman Syndrome
Hello beautiful readers! I know it’s been a while. I am still writing though. Check out this CBE article that was released today....
mwilliamsshalom
Aug 15, 20203 min read
2020: The Year when Soap Operas Came to Life
My Aunt was a Young and the Restless fan. Aunt Geraldine babysat us for years. My sisters and cousins watched Y&R because she watched...

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Jul 13, 20203 min read
My 2020 Story: Learning to Lean on God
By Chayanne Conley Today we welcome Guest Blogger, Chayanne Conley to the pursuit! She is a Sophomore at Ohio Wesleyan University....

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Jul 6, 20203 min read
Racism is like 10,000 Paper Cuts
by Carol F. Burton, CEO, Jeweld Legacy Group Today we welcome Guest Blogger, Carol F. Burton to the pursuit! She is the CEO of Jeweld...

mwilliamsshalom
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Help! Our Babies are Dying.
This is an article I wrote for CBE after a restless night. PLEASE SHARE with your circle of influence. THIS IS AN SOS call to all...

mwilliamsshalom
May 21, 20202 min read
Embracing Uncertainty
I don’t know. These three anxiety producing words are ringing loudly in the stratosphere right now. I-DON’T-KNOW when it will be safe to...

mwilliamsshalom
Apr 10, 20202 min read
The Valley of the Shadow of Death
The death toll is rising. Rising in the United States and rising among my community. The numbers are staggering. It is no longer far...
mwilliamsshalom
Feb 24, 20201 min read
Between Sisters: Listening, loving, and lessons from Ruth
My biological sister, Monica and her good friend Beth began a dramatized journey that they entitled “Between Sisters” about twenty years...

mwilliamsshalom
Feb 17, 20202 min read
Build: Willingness and Obedience
The bible is full of ordinary people being asked to do extraordinary things by God. Page after page of utter ridiculousness. Build a huge...

mwilliamsshalom
Feb 10, 20202 min read
BUILD: Logos and Language
Oftentimes when we receive instructions from God it is difficult to know where to begin. With God, there is typically no blueprint and no...

mwilliamsshalom
Feb 4, 20202 min read
2020 Update
Hello to everyone in the blogosphere! Thanks for staying engaged with me in my pursuit of shalom! 2019 was an AMAZING year. There were...

mwilliamsshalom
Dec 9, 20192 min read
Beautiful Lights
Carillon Park, Dayton, Ohio Have you ever missed something that was right in front of you? You were searching for something grand and...

mwilliamsshalom
Dec 2, 20192 min read
What’s Coming is Greater than What’s Been
Once again we embark on another holiday season. Coincidentally, I, along with many of my family and friends, am in a season of...

mwilliamsshalom
Oct 28, 20191 min read
Dreaming Vs. Planning
Have you ever met a person who is a dreamer? They can envision a certain idea, concept, event, future that is absolutely INCREDIBLE! Most...

mwilliamsshalom
Oct 14, 20191 min read
Remember Her?
Remember Her? She is daddy’s little girl and her mom’s pride and joy. Her smile lit up the room and her laugh was contagious. Sometimes I...

mwilliamsshalom
Sep 30, 20192 min read
Monday Musings: Changing Seasons
If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time, you know that I love fall. September, October, and November hold a special place...

mwilliamsshalom
Sep 16, 20192 min read
Monday Musings: It’s Covered!
My car was making this weird noise. It was a grinding, annoying noise that made me cringe when I heard it. It was the kind of noise that...

mwilliamsshalom
Sep 9, 20191 min read
Monday Musings: Do-Over
Have you ever wished for a do-over? For a chance to take back a harsh word, re-do a botched assignment, or completely start all over...
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