Knowing how to apologize is a vital skill. And, as an adult, if you haven’t mastered it, that’s a problem. That said… there are also times not to apologize. If you haven’t mastered this skill, that’s also a problem. There are times when an apology isn’t just unnecessary, but it can even diminish who you…
As a certified “Big Dreamer” myself, I know that our lives aren’t all daydreams of rainbows and unicorns. While we do tend to be more optimistic and open-minded, we definitely carry a mental load of our own. Being a big dreamer comes with its own unique set of challenges, even outside of actually making our…
So, you’ve found a girl. Yay! Do you want my best advice, as a girl whose heart has been captured (and sealed with a diamond + two babies)? Here it goes: Slow. Your. Roll. Slow down. If you want to capture her heart, pump the breaks. Here’s why: 1. Fast can get creepy. Quick. You…
There’s just something about you…you just don’t *click* with the rest of your family. You’re different and they’ll often let you know it! You usually are written off as “the black sheep.” It can be discouraging and isolating, for sure. But, being the black sheep of your family comes with some unexpected benefits, too! Here…
If you were to ask a non-Christian, “What’s not a part of the Christian life?” I imagine their answers would include fun, open-mindedness, and freedom as big no-nos — and that’s fair. Christians have given the Bible a bad rap. Sorry, on all our behalf. I reality, it’s not all that bad. As you understand…
Regardless of our opinions on our individual home churches, it’s still important to look at them through the lens of Jesus. No one is perfect, and that applies to churches, too. All that being said, has the modern church—generally speaking—lost its way? I think so, yes. And I think Jesus would agree. Here are some…
