"I would be happy if only (fill in blank)." What did you put in the blank? For some of you it might be a tight-knit friend group. For some of you it might be a job. Maybe you put "boyfriend" in the blank. We all have dreams. We dream about the future, and we wonder… Continue reading Satisfaction for Your Deepest Desires
Today I was notified that I have been blogging for 4 years. The first two years were slow, but 2018 and 2019 have been filled with leaps and bounds of progress. Biggest Achievements I would say my first big achievement was my blog post "How Humility Hit Me in the Face". It was and is… Continue reading A Look Back and A Look Ahead…
Merry Christmas! Although this season is usually busy and a bit stressful, I am awestruck when I think of the miracle we celebrate in December: that God would come to save us, unworthy and sinful people as we are. I hope all of you are having an amazing holiday season and are not forgetting the… Continue reading My Favorite Christmas Playlist
YouTube is extremely popular. Many of us watch hours of videos from this platform, but it takes another level of commitment to start a channel of your own. Today, I'm interviewing my friend and YouTuber, Elena Tanner about her equestrian Youtube channel! Hello, Elena! Thanks so much for joining me! I know you well, but… Continue reading Interview with my Friend and YouTuber, Elena Tanner
I was upset. We had always been the family getting compliments and the little kids receiving smiles for our good behavior in the grocery store. Now my little brother was throwing a fit, and my mom was punishing him in public. This time, we only received disapproving glances and stares. This was not the kind… Continue reading The BLESSING of an IMperfect Family
"Dear God, help me keep this attitude. I'm not feeling this way on my own." I was sitting in the car and turning over a question in my head. I was trying to balance romantic dreams with contentment in God's will. I was not thinking of a specific relationship, but I decided, nonetheless, that I… Continue reading Stop Trying
I. Love. Audiobooks. (I also love giveaways, so stay tuned to the end for the giveaway results!) While I still read, audiobooks are my favorite way to go through a book. I loved how simple yet encouraging You Can Trust God to Write Your Story was, so I didn't really mind reading that one. Point… Continue reading A Few of my Faves and GIVEAWAY Announcement!
Isn't snow beautiful? My town got a heavy dusting of snow a few days ago. I could hardly believe it. Seriously, it's not even Thanksgiving! 😳 But as the sun disappears and cloudiness prevails, I have been reminded how wonderful snow can be. God designed snow as a bright and beautiful thing. It is white,… Continue reading Are You Thankful?
The phone was ringing. My mom and I looked at each other expectantly, and I picked it up. In a few sentences, my dad broke the news that we would be moving in just a few months. I hadn't moved for four years, and Illinois had become my home. We had prepared for this, but… Continue reading Book Review and GIVEAWAY!!!
It's taken a while, but I finally reached 100 articles on my blog. I’ve changed a lot, and my blog has changed quite a bit too. Today I’m going to tell you a bit about where I was and where I am today. I will also include 10 of my favorite blog posts:) Stay tuned… Continue reading 100th Post!
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