The first time I heard about a “word of the year” was reading Robin Jones Gunn’s blog (a Christian fiction writer whose novels really helped mold my teenage years). At first, I couldn’t imagine narrowing down a whole year to one word, especially since the year hadn’t even begun yet. Who knew what word I …
Post written by OBO writer Emily Seaver Christmas is almost upon us, and the late shoppers are rushing to buy those last minute gifts that they may-or-may-not have been meaning to get for the past month. In case you find yourself in that position without a list, here’s a handful of quick ideas to give …
A guest post by OBO writer Jo Advent. When I think of the word, I think of my older sister hiding in the corner during giant, much-too-loud holiday parties, reading over an old book. “Whatcha reading?” I’d ask. “It’s about Advent.” “What’s that?” “That’s the season of waiting for Jesus to come to earth.” “Isn’t …
I posted about this on Instagram, but I’ll say it here too. This issue was a challenge!! Our contributors can relate, I’m sure. At one point, I was on the floor of my bedroom crying because I just wanted the release to go seamlessly. But, that’s the beauty of life, right? You might see me …
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I’m so in love with Beloved Bundles. They’re super fun for me to create . . . like, seriously! My inner 6-year-old is absolutely loving this. As is the 19-year-old. I know some people are a *little* confused as to what exactly Beloved Bundles are. Maybe it would be less …
My mind is full of gold sparkles and olive wreath crowns as I’m hurrying scurrying to get this issue put together. Of course, school has picked up the pace a few notches *just* as I started getting all the articles and artwork in but, hey: are you really living if you aren’t staying up until …
On February 16, we’re celebrating seven years since I started Oh Beloved One! I’ve celebrated this day almost every year since OBO’s inception because OBO is such a huge part of my life. Funny story . . . if I had stuck with the original day I wanted to send out the first issue, our …
Thanks immensely to everyone who took the survey!! If you still want to take it, it’ll be open for probably the foreseeable future so feel free to add your opinion here. In case you haven’t seen it pasted all over social media, we released the PURPOSE ISSUE of the magazine yesterday! As always, you can read it for free at http://www.ohbelovedone.com/magazine/ if you’re into that sort of a thing. But, as you guys may know, …
