Do you believe that you are worthy of care? So many of us young women feel guilty when we take the time to drink water, exercise, sleep, or eat. We …
Dear Rose, Let God Fight for You
I sat on a dirty couch, surrounded with dirty toys, in a building filled with people who seemed to only care about themselves. My parents were in court, fighting for …
Truth for the Quiet Girl Looking for Friends
Loner. Shy. Awkward. Quiet person. I’ve heard and owned all these labels. Staring off into space, wondering whether to go to youth group tonight or stay home and find something …
13 Reasons Why You Should Keep Going (Even When Life Is Hard)
Life is hard. Anyone who has lived knows this. I never watched the TV series 13 Reasons Why, but I had enough friends fill me in on it. To summarize …
Learning to Trust – God is at Work in Our Lives
Note: brief mention of religious self-harm I have a terror of being late. It can be annoying, since I’m often late to events. One day, my grandpa was driving me …
Your Salvation is Secure in God’s Hands
Have you ever felt insecure about your salvation? As if your weakness stands between you and God, shaking the foundation of your trust in Him? Life’s challenges can often leave …
The Vital Role of Healthy Friendships
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 …
To the Overwhelmed Rose – Wake Up and Rest
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, …
When the Stockings Come Down
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, …
Loneliness in Lockdown – Finding Hope When Isolation Stings
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 …