Fear. There's a lot of that going around lately, yeah? If you're unsure, just turn on the news and listen for about 5 minutes. A virus is spreading across the world. The US economy is barely hanging on, and people are feeling the strain of increasing financial burdens and concerns for the wellbeing of loved... Continue Reading →
Out of curiosity, I recently googled "how to be successful," admittedly hoping to spur a life-changing revelation that would secure an outstanding semester of grad school. Through my extensive searchings (i. e. the first search result that came up), I came across an article from Entrepreneur.com entitled "7 Steps to Become Successful Sooner." The author... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again. Just when fall weather is starting to set in and autumn beauty is at its peak, Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" premieres 20 new Christmas movies that make you exchange the excitement of pumpkins and apple cider for cravings of peppermints and gingerbread. I'm not complaining, though. I appreciate a... Continue Reading →
Since I was 16 years old, I have worked at summer camp. Since I was ten years old, I have at least attended summer camp. Now, I'm 22 years old, and I can't tell you the impact camp has had on my life. If you are a college student reading this, you NEED to work... Continue Reading →
I'm no gardener. The last time I tried to grow anything was for a junior high science fair project that I'm still trying to erase from memory. Though Better Homes and Gardens will never feature my writing in an article entitled something like "5 Tips for a Bountiful Garden," I still know enough about plants... Continue Reading →
If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what final advice and encouragement would you offer to those you would leave behind? Consider carefully--this will be your last chance to impart wisdom to your loved ones. More than likely, your final words will reflect what you deem most important, the principles dearest to your... Continue Reading →
On March 27, 2018, I opened my P.O. box to find a letter--THE letter--that I had been anxiously awaiting, the one that would decide the next year of my life. With pounding heart and trembling hands, I tore the envelope's seal, careful to avoid also ripping the contents inside. My heart sank as the crisp... Continue Reading →
Tears streamed down my face as I sat in my Jeep parked outside my college dorm. My car was the one place on campus that offered complete privacy--no one to hear me cry. Well, no one except my mom, who was on the phone with me listening to my hurt and offering advice as only... Continue Reading →
"I've messed this up" Raise your hand if you have ever made a mistake. Look around. Everyone is raising their hand. We've all made mistakes. We've all sinned. We have all done things that we deeply regret. One of the most important parts of the Christian life is moving on from past mistakes, accepting the... Continue Reading →
