I started writing and I rolled my eyes. Another single, Christian girl writing on singleness. in a coffee shop. typical. Yet, we all like to click those links, don’t we? If you came up to me one day to ask me how life was, how it really was, this is what i’d say: Life is […]

(a collection of words from my journal and heart over this past season on different occasions, acting as rambling thoughts and pep-talks to myself) • There’s a sweetness in brokenness and hurt that sends you fleeing to the Savior. • If you’re feeling awkward, try to change that. Get uncomfortable and be somewhat social, whether […]

In a lot of ways, this summer played out completely differently than all the rest. Instead of slowing down as I hoped, things were quite the opposite…and I didn’t mind that one bit. + worked and worked and worked. + spontaneity and lightheartedness for the heck of it. + nights out and good times. + […]

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” —Psalm 27:14 There’s a lot in my life that happens unexpectedly. And when things don’t go as planned, I start to panic. I am a huge planner. I think making lists is insanely fun, and having every aspect of my life […]

Why is it that whenever I go to social media, I feel insignificant afterwards? Why does it seem that, especially online, people have better, more exciting lives than I do? Why is it so hard being content? I can’t help but often feel that pang of jealousy…inadequacy…comparison stealing my joy. But perhaps this is just […]