This post is part of the Through the Eyes of a Writer Series. If you’re on Instagram or Pinterest, you’ve probably seen lots of posts encouraging women to see themselves as the heroine of their lives. And I believe we all do this, whether it’s a conscious, social-media-inspired choice or not. The world would have …
When I was younger, I thought being a Christian was something you did on Sundays. It rocked my world when I realized that faith is something that leaks into every aspect of your life, like the flavor and color of a tea bag. You can’t dip a tea bag into hot water without making the …
Make a mental list of everything you think makes up the perfect life (no Sunday School answers here! We know it’s supposed to be God, but let’s get deep). Now, consider this: even if you had everything on that list, you still wouldn’t be happy!! At least permanently. I can guarantee it! Ya know why? …
The Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He [Moses] said, “A staff.” (Exodus 4:2) What are you holding in your hands? An impossible circumstance? Or maybe a shining opportunity you’re too scared to pursue? A crumbling relationship? Or one on the verge of being restored? Is it a talent? Is it a lack of …
There’s a plague going around, and it doesn’t have anything to do with fevers. People in our generation think being lazy is funny. I’ll never forget going into college and being shocked at how often people chuckle about this. “I need to go talk to the teacher . . . but I’m too lazy.” “Ugh, …
The last few weeks of school, I was so DONE I soon found myself grasping for the future—wishing my life away. On Monday, I was looking forward to going out to eat Tuesday morning with my friend. On Tuesday, I was just wishing my final exam would be over. Then I was looking forward to …
