Another post on theReb! This pandemic severed our social lives, and many teens are turning to social media to fill some emptiness. As we scroll through happy pictures, jealousy creeps into our minds before we can stop it. Looking at huge successes of other bloggers can turn my happy attitude into discouragement as I look… Continue reading Pridefulness: the Secret Sin Stealing Your Joy
People are often afraid of the unknown. Because of this, many avoid those with Down syndrome. I believe, though, that when we avoid interacting with them, we're missing out on getting to know amazing people. That's why I'm so excited about Reeve's Tees. My neighbors started this business after their son, Reeve, was born with… Continue reading T-Shirt Unwrapping (feat. Reeve’s Tees)
Though some states are opening up, most people are still stuck at home in quarantine. It is so easy to get depressed and start complaining. I get it, I feel like that too. Let's make it our goal not to complain but instead look to use our time to help others. Whenever I start thinking… Continue reading 5 Songs to Brighten your Quarantine
I get it. Being cooped up indoors with no friends is difficult, especially if it's for over a month. Even if you have a big family and a comfortable house, it's still easy to complain. For those of us who aren't on the front lines of this pandemic, boredom is prevalent and we're ready to… Continue reading 11 Ways to Thrive during Quarantine
Easter comes around every year, pandemic or no pandemic. Unfortunately, it’s become more about candy-filled eggs and cute bunnies than a celebration of our Savior’s sacrifice. Even if your family dyes eggs and eats lots of candy at Easter (like mine), we as Christians need to take it further. We need to remember. Yesterday was… Continue reading An Easter Story (+ challenge winner!)
I’m back again for the second time today! I just wanted to pop in and tell you about a free online Bible study that’s starting tomorrow. It’s on the Lies Young Women Believe blog, a “daughter ministry” of Revive Our Hearts. Life is insane right now, and we’re having to trust God every hour of… Continue reading FREE Online Bible Study
The two weeks are over and it's time to wrap up the COVID-19 Spring Challenge. I hope you all had a fun time! Quarantine isn't over yet, though, so I hope you'll continue to challenge yourself and use this time for good! If you want to take another look at my list of ideas, click… Continue reading Spring Challenge Wrap-Up
Raise your hand if you are tired of being stuck at home. Raise your hand if you are bored, miss your friends, and are feeling entirely worn out with this quarantine. I'm guessing you can relate to at least one of those feelings. Our time in quarantine might have started out as an exciting one,… Continue reading COVID-19 Spring Challenge
As COVID-19 ravages the globe, we're all stuck at home in quarantine… and I'm wondering how long my patience will last. During the next few weeks, siblings will get on our nerves, we'll get irritated at the lack of activity, and it will be difficult to not have angry outbursts. We also might stay disappointed… Continue reading A Change of Focus
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into… Continue reading God Knows What’s Best For You
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