I'm really excited about posting this today! I think this is the perfect way that you can all get to know me better. I've been reaching out to other bloggers lately, and I'm finally getting connected with other like-minded teen bloggers! Along with this excitement, I was nominated for the "Share Your Passion Award". At… Continue reading Share Your Passion Award
I tried to run faster, but I couldn't. No one pays attention to the slow ones, I thought. Later, I looked in the mirror and thought, I wish I was prettier. But then, with a groan, I realized I had done it again- I had put my worth and identity in what I could do… Continue reading Christian, Where is Your Identity?
Hey there! I'm trying something a bit more casual today. Let me know what you think about this post in the comments below! Yes, I do dance. I usually dance in my room with my headphones on when nobody is around. At least, I do something that could be called "dancing". 😉 There's a reason… Continue reading 5 Songs to Dance to 🎧
1 Peter 3:15 "but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect". Thinking takes a lot of work. In fact, sometimes it's so hard to think about a… Continue reading Teenager, Don’t be Afraid to Think Hard
We huddled around the campfire waiting for our turn with the "talking stick" and listening closely to one another. One by one, girls were sharing their testimonies and revealing things about their lives that they had never shared before. Something stirred in my heart when someone burst into tears about something they had struggled with… Continue reading “Don’t Judge a Book by It’s Cover…”
I finally did it. I got up the nerve to go ahead and send off an article to The Rebelution blog. If you're not familiar with the "Rebelution" and "do hard things", let me explain. "The Rebelution" was a movement started by Alex and Brett Harris and their book, Do Hard Things. They say that… Continue reading Super Exciting News!!
I sigh as I look in the mirror. My hair is a mess, my face just had an outbreak of acne, and I feel depressed. I've worked on trying to get a hairstyle right for an hour, and I just can't make it look like the picture online. Finally, I give up and settle for… Continue reading Beauty, Insecurities, and Contentment
Can you believe it's that time again?! Time for new pencils, new grades, and new experiences. It's time for school! I always look forward to my first day of CC, and I like to dress up a little. One of the things I struggle with is finding an easy AND cute hairstyle. Today, I'm going… Continue reading 5 Cute AND Easy Back-to-School Hairstyles
Tears streamed down my face. I had tried so hard to follow the rules and had failed. I was stuck and didn't know what to do. I'm in a big, Bible believing family, and I have gone to church all my life. I would say that I've always seemed pretty religious. I've seemed to be… Continue reading My Testimony
Hey there, friend. I know how hard it is. Moving is tough, and today I want to encourage all of you who are moving this summer. First, I want you to remember that God is with you. Even if your friends desert you; even if no one welcomes you, God is still there. Even if… Continue reading An Open Letter to the Girl Who is Moving
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