I will say right off the bat that I don't know if "art" was the right word for this, but it's no secret that "trends" and "times are changing"...but not for the better, not only in my opinion but in God's, Who knows us and what we need more than any "cultural shift," and also what research is beginning to show and even common sense/consc[...]
There aren't many topics I'm nervous to write about, but this is one of them. My ultimate goal on here is to be as real as possible with you all about the deep struggles of life, and this is certainly one of them, so why do I get insecure writing about my experiences with it? I guess it goes back to a lot of things I've internalized abou[...]
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about the harsh reality of knowing not everyone you minister to or pray for will be saved right away where you can see it or sometimes even at all. I learned this at a pretty young age and shared my story of coming to terms and making peace with that and the hope God provides nevertheless. Near the end of that[...]
I am blown away, quite delighted, and yet mostly unsurprised by an exciting trend on my blog: according to several of my analytics platforms, my most popular post over the last few months has been my post on waiting for your future spouse. I'm excited about this because one of my areas of passion is relationships, specifically romantic r[...]
By the time I was in my second year of high school, I had a shift in mindset—and it wasn't for the good. I was normally a positive, happy-go-lucky girl who never dared doubt or question God. That all seemed to turn upside down as I went through eighth grade, a challenging year for many reasons. I know I've talked about this time of[...]
I am so excited to write this recap of my girl's trip to THE CITY OF SIN!!! I write it that way for ironic reasons, of course. I've got a lot of explaining to do with this one, and I am going to warn you right off the bat that this post will be a book—or it originally was going to be. Ha, I know, when aren't they, but I think I've been[...]
This is a hard post for me to write but one that has been in my queue since I was 13. I also wanted to title it "Yeah, I'm Judging You" at the time but I think the title I have now is more fitting. Why is this hard to write? Because this is a bit of a tricky subject to explain, especially in a culture that is so hostile to the truth abou[...]
I actually enjoy sad music. That's not all I listen to; I like a healthy variety because otherwise I could just sit in a corner listening to sad music and depress myself into oblivion, but I find music as a whole so therapeutic, and some honest, reassuring, relatable, yet hopeful lyrics are necessary for me. They help you feel less alone[...]
Let's dive right into a loaded question. After my previous post, I know my younger self would have never doubted this question; it's a hardcore yes without even thinking about it. But this is one of those things that time and age and experience in a sinful world can make you think twice about. AND, it is something that lots of Christians[...]