Being Beautiful is About More Than Just Looks
Being Beautiful is About More Than Just LooksAdvertising so often tells girls that we are “not good enough.” This is why I am thankful for a new campaign in New York City that is encouraging girls to realize that they are beautiful just the way they are! However, some people have responded negatively to this campaign because they say it only proves the point that girls are too focused on beauty in the first place.… … Continue reading
Why Do We Choose to Go “Solo” so Often?
Why Do We Choose to Go “Solo” so Often? If God created us to live and dwell in community, why is our first tendency to handle the rough stuff in our lives all on our own? When people ask how we are doing, our automatic response is “fine,” even if we are anything but fine. I am trying to learn to embrace the community that God has given me and allow those close to me… … Continue reading
When we say, “Lord, give me your eyes” do we really understand what that means?
When we say, “Lord, give me your eyes” do we really understand what that means?This blog post challenged me. How often do we sing along with Brandon Heath’s song, “Give Me Your Eyes” without really realizing what that looks like. Viewing people as Jesus does changes our responses to them. As Susan shares, looking at people like Jesus does breaks your heart, in ways you may not expect. … Continue reading
Family Day
Family DayFamily Day is a national movement to celebrate parental engagement as an effective tool to help keep Americaâs kids substance free. … Continue reading
28 Cats Having A Way Worse Day Than You
28 Cats Having A Way Worse Day Than You Today hasn’t been a very good day. This, however, will make any day better. CATS! … Continue reading
FLYING. CAR.
FLYING. CAR.One company has cleared most of the hurdles it needs to create a flying car at a price point equivalent to a super luxury sedan. A mere $279,000. You’ve got that laying around, right? … Continue reading
Non-Football Fans Survival Guide to Football Season
Non-Football Fans Survival Guide to Football Season I must say, I hate football. I have tried to like it. I really have. I never went to a school that had a football team so still don’t even fully understand the game! I am embarrassed by this, and have spent many games asking questions and trying to grasp what was happening. However, there are many football lovers in my life and I desire to understand their… … Continue reading
Non-Football Fans Survival Guide to Football Season
Non-Football Fans Survival Guide to Football Season I must say, I hate football. I have tried to like it. I really have. I never went to a school that had a football team so still don’t even fully understand the game! I am embarrassed by this, and have spent many games asking questions and trying to grasp what was happening. However, there are many football lovers in my life and I desire to understand their… … Continue reading
Dear Miley,
Dear Miley,Everyone is STILL talking about Miley’s scandalous performance at the VMAs. I was appalled after seeing it, but now I’m just sad. No, I don’t know Miley personally, and no I don’t have any idea what made her decide to act like that on national television. But I do know what a hurting girl looks like and I do know what seeking validation and attention looks like. I know that because I’ve lived it.… … Continue reading