Sometimes, I get tired. To be completely honest with y’all, I was at that point last night. The hard reality is that, by taking a stand and putting my views out there, I’m going to shut the door on a lot of opportunities. After all, no one is going to give the “Christian Leadership Award” … Continue reading Sentiments or Scripture
“Hello…It’s nice to meet you.”
In my day, I’ve visited quite a few churches, and the resounding consensus that I’ve come to is that, if you don’t know anyone coming in, you’re kind of on your own. The likelihood of someone your age coming up to you and making an effort to get to know you is slim to none. … Continue reading “Hello…It’s nice to meet you.”
Friendships – Beyond the Surface
Used. Isn’t it something we all feel at one point or another? It was a topic my mom and I were talking about on our walk one morning. There’s a lot of people people out there who want you for something and, once they realize that you can’t/won’t give it to you, they’re nowhere to … Continue reading Friendships – Beyond the Surface
Woman’s Role – Spiritual Leaders?
Every day, I pray over our girl’s athletics class at the end of the seventh period. It’s something I really look forward to after the completion of a hard workout. However, when it’s our swim team and it’s a group with both girls and guys, I always decline when asked to lead a prayer. Why … Continue reading Woman’s Role – Spiritual Leaders?
In Case Your Momma Never Told You…
In my youth group, we have a rule where, when it’s dinner time, everyone’s phones go on a table and everyone takes time to really fellowship with one another without the distraction of electronics. Of course, I’m a teenager and have practically grown up with technology in my hand. Living in today’s world, we’ve become … Continue reading In Case Your Momma Never Told You…
Eyes Wide Open: High School Relationships & The 2%
Every so often, God gives me the wisdom to see Him at work. You might not have known, but I had struggled the last couple weeks trying to adjust after one of my friends got a boyfriend. Of course, she was doing nothing wrong, and I was happy for her, but I was struggling with … Continue reading Eyes Wide Open: High School Relationships & The 2%
Girls Ask Guys: Q&A
Before I say anything, I need to start out this post by giving a huge thank you to every guy on this panel. I know none of them are probably going to read this, but none of this would have been possible without them. It's actually pretty funny; all of these guys have such a … Continue reading Girls Ask Guys: Q&A
My Future Husband’s Tie
My future husband’s tie hangs in my room. I don’t know his name, where he is, or what he looks like, but I know that tie is one day going to be his. That’s because right now, it is mine, and it hangs in my room as a reminder for me to pray for him. … Continue reading My Future Husband’s Tie
Relationships & Self-worth
      Last night as I was lying in bed, I was overcome by the idea of relationships and its connection to our self-worth. I often wonder why the guy I like never feels the same way or why my attempts at relationships are always an epic fail. I mean, I think … Continue reading Relationships & Self-worth
The Truth About ______.
Why don’t we share our struggles with our brothers and sisters in Christ?      At least once a week, I try to send out an encouraging text message to the people in my contact list and offer to pray for them. It never ceases to amaze me what people, who I … Continue reading The Truth About ______.
Word and Sunshine 