What Fall Teaches Us About Letting Go
Fall has always been my favorite season because I love the cooler temperatures, getting back into a more structured routine, and preparing for the holiday…
Personal Growth
No Right Way to Pray: Letting Go of My Misconceptions About Prayer
If you had asked me in my 20s how important prayer was to me, I would have ranked it pretty low. I grew up understanding…
Overcoming the Challenges of Living Abroad
I was 19 the first time I made the decision to move abroad. Growing up in a small town, I spent my childhood dreaming of…
Home Sweet Home: How To Get Comfortable After a College Transition
Transitioning home from college can be challenging. The first summer back, I struggled with feeling out of place as my family had moved on without me. To cope, I started making lists of things to look forward to, communicated with my support system, treated myself kindly, stayed connected with friends, and picked up new hobbies. Being patient and intentional about these steps helped ease the transition, making future moves smoother.
The Wandering Sheep: Confessions of a Yo-Yo Christian
I consider myself a bit of a yo-yo Christian. I’m someone who has continually strayed from my faith, found my way back, then strayed again.…
3 Things No One Told Me About Owning a Dog
I have wanted a dog ever since I can remember. As a child, I wrote a letter asking Santa for one every single year. Unfortunately…
Life Lessons from a Young Plant Dad
When I moved into my first apartment, I adopted a few houseplants to bring some life to my new home. Over time, my collection grew,…
Pie-Chart Progress: A Fun Visual That I’m Using for Self-Improvement
Call me your fifth grade math teacher, but I’ve been on a pie chart kick lately. It started when my husband and I were goofing…
Giving Up and Giving Away: Two Sides of the Lenten Coin
When I consider Lent, the first question that comes to mind is “what should I give up?” Though abstaining from meat, chocolate, alcohol or one…
Who Am I Besides a Musician? How an Injury Challenged Me to Reevaluate My Identity
“You’re on oboe vacation,” my graduate school professor said. “No playing until I tell you to.” Those were the words I’d dreaded hearing ever since…