I’ve been learning a LOT about the feminine cycle over the past four years, and can I say…I just LOVE science! Sometimes I think I’m not made to understand science (the whole “you’re an artist so you can’t be math or science smart” lie), but I so appreciate learning about the world around us because …
Why Was David So Special?
In 12th grade, I played stump-the-camp-counselor. My counselor at a Christian camp said we could ask her ANY question, and I was feeling extra ornery. So, I asked her a question that’s probably been on your mind at least once: “Why did David get away with so much?” In his lifetime, David managed to Commit …
if instagram is making you feel ill . . .
I get it! Instagram often makes me feel ill. Whether it’s from the onslaught of bad news, over-edited and perfect photos, or just false self-love doctrine, Instagram is becoming harder and harder to stay on. (You’re not the only one feeling this!) Here’s two things to do: 1. Ask yourself: What is the QUANTITY of …
The Social Media “Focus on Yourself” Trend: True or Toxic
Self care has been trending on social media for a while now. But I feel like, especially since the pandemic, this mindset has been embedded into the social media sphere even deeper. Messages of Romanticize your life Focus on yourself Say no to others You do you Create your perfect routine are rampant on social …
what a writer notices about biblical beauty
Have you ever stopped to notice that the Bible doesn’t give a specific beauty standard? Sure, it says that some women were beautiful . . . but it doesn’t say what color her hair was, what her size on a clothing rack was, or what features she did or didn’t have. The Bible seems a …
when you’re not in the birkenstocks club
I can tell you in a second what is “in” right now. Everyone wants to go to greenhouses and farmer markets and coffee houses and waffle houses. Everyone wears baggy sweaters and Sperrys in the winter, scrunchies and floral in the spring. It’s “in” to be conscious about what you’re eating, to go to the …
who you are
Maybe I’m just weird, but I love driving. One of the reasons is because I love thinking about all the different people driving past me. In those few seconds, I get to peek into their car: peek into their world. Each one is so different. Each one has a beautiful story, a beautiful atmosphere. Some …
will i be drinking alcohol on my 21st birthday?
I WILL be drinking a ton of coffee, you’d better believe that. However, here’s the two things you need to know: I will NOT be drinking alcohol either on my 21st birthday or any other day following it. I thoroughly believe you can be a Christian and drink alcohol. I mean, you can be a …
why are you on instagram?
I had to ask myself this question . . . especially after I signed up for my fifth Instagram account. Yes, I kid you not! I only run 3 now (and I still rarely post on two of them) but I just love the concept of Instagram. I realized that as both a person and …
5 things to beat loneliness as an introvert
Hey there, beloved! How’s your quarantine going? I wanted to chat about loneliness today. I’m an introvert, yet—yes—quarantine still gets me in a funk sometimes. I don’t go as stir crazy, perhaps, as an extrovert, but no one wants to be 100% alone! (P.S. I’m not ignoring you extroverts! I’ll be focusing on you next …