Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This verse is perfect to cling to right now, in the midst of worldwide chaos. God used it in a big way a …
I haven’t talked about singleness here because . . . just ew. I feel like what I hear about singleness comes from a good heart but just isn’t working. And yes, maybe some of these things are true, but no one backs them up; they’re simply quotes people toss around. There’s a lot of good …
I think that part of spiritual maturity is learning to see yourself in the villains of the Bible. As a kid, when my Sunday School teacher stuck up pictures of Judas or Balaam or pre-salvation Paul, I would boo along with the rest of the kiddos . . . and wonder why all the bad …
There’s a plague going around, and it doesn’t have anything to do with fevers. People in our generation think being lazy is funny. I’ll never forget going into college and being shocked at how often people chuckle about this. “I need to go talk to the teacher . . . but I’m too lazy.” “Ugh, …
Romans 4:20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God . . . I’ve wanted to focus on really studying small passages of Scripture and God has blessed that desire. For the past couple days, there have been small verses …
I WILL be drinking a ton of coffee, you’d better believe that. However, here’s the two things you need to know: I will NOT be drinking alcohol either on my 21st birthday or any other day following it. I thoroughly believe you can be a Christian and drink alcohol. I mean, you can be a …
Hey there, beloved! Being able to claim that I’ve been alive for two decades is both super cool and super disturbing. I’m uncomfortable with decades, unless we’re talking roaring ’20s. I’d love to share with you guys 20 lessons I’ve learned from life, one for each year I’ve been alive. Don’t be afraid to start …
Small, seemingly insignificant tasks drive me nuts. Make my bed? Put my laundry away?? Clean my retainer??? I’m almost 21. You’d think I’d do these things by now. But, every time laundry day comes around or I hop out of bed, I’m greeted with these endless, futile tasks. And they seriously irk me. I’m thoroughly …
I’ve always been forgetful. My mom begs to differ, but really: I have a Dory complex. While I was at camp, I locked myself out of my room at least six times because I forgot to unlock it in the morning. Just today and yesterday, I forgot my student ID card for required college activities. …
Guest post by Rose Dickinson A mom who won’t let you choose your own major or school. A father who berates you and calls you names. Who’s in and out of the picture. A mom who’s abusive. However you define “difficult,” you’re living with a parent (or even parents) who might seem like anything but …
