Tiffany Chartier

Dallas

Senior Assistant Editor at The Dallas Express

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Articles

Watch The Doors: Devil’s Scent Lingers, Even In Church

6 days ago | dallasexpress.com | Tiffany Chartier

Surrounded by Believers, I smelled the devil in church last night. He was a well-groomed bully who knew enough manners to get himself beyond the threshold many, many times. Oh, how some dislike him, even if they couldn’t explain why. Others idolized him. Some felt in their guts the trouble that lingered beyond his words. I might have even liked him if I hadn’t known who he was. Thanks be to God for His protection. Forgive me, Lord, for the times I have not heeded the warnings.
Ribbons Of Blessings Untie Childlike Wonder

1 week ago | dallasexpress.com | Tiffany Chartier

As a child, by afternoon, my ribbons would be sticky from sugar and sunshine. I would stroll into dusk in a light cotton dress, simple and sweet like lemonade. An evening bath proceeded prayers, and dreaming came easy, both day and night. I would wake up with bacon sizzling in the skillet and adventures cooking in my mind. My only distraction was my imagination, which would change the narrative as new characters appeared: Rolly pollies, turtles, frogs, dragonflies, bees, and butterflies.
The Importance Of Self-Care For Empathetic Listeners

2 weeks ago | dallasexpress.com | Tiffany Chartier

We are taught that it is better to give than receive, and this attitude is true at its core. However, many have extended its boundary beyond the fringe, moving from a well-intended sentiment to personal detriment. Holding space for others can provide a sense of fulfillment and a “helper high.”It feels good to be needed and to be able to help another.
The Information War: How Prepared Are You?

3 weeks ago | dallasexpress.com | Tiffany Chartier

We are engaged in a war of information, bombarded by narratives that desensitize us to news, from the sensationalized horror to the quiet acts of kindness. Even when we glance at a headline, our ability to discern fact from fabrication is diminished: we cannot trust legacy media nor the views of every person claiming to be an expert. In a world advancing faster than our ability to process, we are left jostling too many keys to unlock truth.
Blessings On The Battlefield

1 month ago | dallasexpress.com | Tiffany Chartier

There are times we limit our expectations of God’s abilities because they are nothing like what we have experienced. As imperfect people living in an imperfect world, we often grow accustomed to being in a state of dissatisfaction and struggle. If we remain in the stress loop for too long, a pattern of cynicism can emerge. Cynicism may breed a lifestyle of doubt and disappointment. Just because we don’t want to believe something doesn’t mean it isn’t real.
Moving From Shame To Freedom

1 month ago | dallasexpress.com | Tiffany Chartier

“I can only explain it to you this way,” she began, telling me of her dream. “I was inside my home. As days and years went by, with every major failure, both in the ways I’ve failed myself and in the ways I’ve disappointed others, I placed an empty green glass bottle near the door.”She paused. “I know this sounds crazy, but just remember it’s a dream,” she continued. “Well, it’s a dream that is also true of my life… you’ll soon understand.”“Go on,” I said.
Chief Comeaux: A First Day Full Of Big Questions And Little Answers

1 month ago | dallasexpress.com | Tiffany Chartier

Dallas’ new police chief, Daniel Comeaux, was interviewed on his first day in office, leaving citizens with more questions than answers. Comeaux officially took the helm on April 23, following a nationwide search that led to his appointment to head one of the largest police departments in the country.
Easter, A Celebration Of Renewal And Hope In Christ

1 month ago | dallasexpress.com | Tiffany Chartier

People often divide themselves into camps over religion, sometimes creating a chasm that isolates them in their beliefs. Instead of seeking discernment and patience, we are often quick to criticize, becoming defensive and reactionary. It takes intentionality, humility, and courage to reflect on and give space to the significance of this time of year. Followers of Christ pay close attention to this season of reflection and its eternal significance.
God Bless Us All

1 month ago | dallasexpress.com | Tiffany Chartier

“I blew my knee out during a training exercise two weeks after basic,” he said. “Which branch?” I asked. “Marines. I was going to be a tunnel rat. I knew I’d be good at it because I’m quick on my feet, smart, or maybe just stubborn, and, as you can see, I’ve got a small frame, weighing 125 pounds soaking wet. As a kid, I went places others were too scared to go. I didn’t know fear.”“Never? You never knew fear?” I asked. He paused, giving me a hard stare.
Living Purposefully

1 month ago | dallasexpress.com | Tiffany Chartier

The list of what occupies my time is long. There are “must do’s,” “ought to’s,” and “if I get to’s.”The time in between is often spent either expanding the list or worrying about what remains to be accomplished. There is hardly time to examine progress when so much is still to be done. In this reality, my mind tires, and my body ages, both hardly noticing the other’s neglect.