When I was little, my parents taught me to always tell the truth. But somewhere along the way to adulthood I learned to do otherwise. I learned about “little white lies” – lies to not hurt other people’s feelings, lies to cover for my friends and siblings, lies to avoid confronting and sharing my true […]
BY: SAMANTHA BROWN Make a list. From clothes to toiletries, list everything you’ll need for your trip. Then lay it all out on the bed, and check off items so you don’t forget anything. It’s also great in case your luggage is lost or stolen, because you’ll have a record of everything you’ve packed. Pick one […]
I turn 25 today at 12:38 pm. How do I know that? Because I asked my mom. My whole life I’ve thought that my birthday was about me – my family bought me gifts and made me cake and sent me cards, I got balloons and free desserts at restaurants and a million Facebook comments […]
I led a presentation with a group of 50 high school students not too long ago. It’s always tough for me to kick these types of things off because I try to perfectly strike the balance of relating and educating. I warmed them up by mentioning the latest J. Cole album and asking for feedback […]
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need a fresh perspective of who I am. Sometimes my idea of “me” is nothing like the picture of me that God sees. And because I can’t see me like He sees me, life gets hectic and I end up acting and reacting with my To-Do List […]
My Mom almost died… And I was scared for sure. But more than anything, I was confused. God, why? I’ll be obedient if I haven’t done something right. I’ll do what you want me to do, be what you want me to be. What do YOU need from ME? Is it even about me? Is […]
Hey everyone! I’m Lysa Terkeurst’s oldest daughter, Hope, and I’m honored to share a bit of my heart with you today. The teen years can be difficult. I had a season in my late teens that was heartbreaking for those who loved me most. Though I grew up in a solid Christian environment, some things went […]
Having the shape of your dreams isn’t your ticket to happiness. It’s learning to love the skin you’re in. Imagine a world where everyone looks like Barbie and Ken. Try to imagine yourself as a Barbie, talking to the other Barbies and Kens. Would you like yourself? Would you think you were as pretty as […]
#Commitment … A difficult concept for this generation, but one God knows we need! That never quit, never give up, never die mindset that people who change the world #run on … Commitment is a #challenge … It’s hard to wake up in the morning thinking not of yourself but of who you can bless […]
“Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.” Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NIV)It’s frustrating to feel that you are somehow falling behind, or missing out on all the things you want to accomplish because you just can’t seem to make it happen. I started to analyze why it was others […]