Have you ever seen friendship in a book or a movie and wished you could have that experience? Media paints a beautiful picture of friendship. But in real life, finding and growing friendships can be tough. I know how it feels to struggle with friendship. As an introvert, nine times out of ten I would …
Dear Roses, are you overwhelmed? Do you spend every day working until you’re exhausted, yet still find a pile of work awaiting you the next morning? Do you feel overworked, weary, and stressed? Does your life seem like a constant rush of activities and commitments and dreams? Perhaps it is not—perhaps it feels rather empty …
It’s almost been two weeks since Christmas. Presents have long since been opened, stockings ravaged and enjoyed. Nostalgia is in full force as you cuddle up in your favorite chair, staring into the tree, enjoying the beauty before it’s taken down, dreaming of plans and goals for a new year. Perhaps the days leading up …
I miss seeing my friends. I hadn’t fully realized how much I was craving community until I got off the phone with a close friend. The thought that I didn’t know when I would be able to see her in person again left me with a heavy feeling of loneliness. Maybe you’ve been feeling the same …
Is Christmas your happiest time of year? This season is all about joy, giving, family, friends, and remembering Jesus’ birth. Except it isn’t. Not always. I have a friend who suffers from depression, even to the point where it drives them to suicidal thoughts. Already this month, as I’ve talked with them, they’ve shared how …
Was it only a year ago I started looking forward to the new decade? I pictured 2020 as a year of growth and change. In the spring, I was planning to go on a mission trip with my youth group and was excited for the opportunity to serve God and grow closer to my friends …
And then the sun rose again.Do you know the power of these words? Then, darling, I hope you rise with the morning to shine with hope. For those who know the power of the sunrisehave known the terrors of the night. And I hopeeach new day you rise to shineanyway. I first heard about sackcloth …
Let me tell you a story about myself. Well, I say it’s about myself but, let’s be honest, I wouldn’t be sharing it if it was completely about me. This unique story is about certain events in my life, yes, but it’s not just my story. It’s about how God changed my heart. My upbringing… I was …
What if I told you that I know the truest thing about you? What if I told you that the truest thing about you is not the way you look, the things you do, or even who your family is? From a very young age, our culture tells us that following your dreams will bring …
Have you ever watched Charlotte’s Web? On Wilbur’s worst day, Charlotte sings, “Chin up, chin up Every little time your spirits wilt Chin up, chin up Give your attitude an upward tilt Twinkle, sparkle Make a little fun begin You’ll be on the right side Looking at the bright side Up with your chinny chin …