Explore and Discover: Free Resources for Learning at Home
When I was experiencing a flare-up of chronic health issues a few years ago, I found myself spending a lot of time at home out…
Personal Growth
5 Ways Hobbies Can Improve Your Life
At dinner parties or any time we meet new people, a common conversation starter my husband and I like to lead with is, “What are…
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…
When FOBO (Fear of Better Options) Leaves You With No Options
Throughout college, I excelled at making even the most last-minute plans possible. While other friends diligently planned out their weekly calendars, I did my best…
Tips for Listening to Understand, Not to Respond
Recently, I asked if my roommates had time to talk. On the brink of tears, I was not necessarily seeking advice, but rather a listening…
Using Lent to Be the Best Version of Myself
I’ve always made an effort to leave the season of Lent as a better Christian and a better person overall. After experiencing plenty of Lents…
Social Distancing School: How to Keep Growing While Stuck at Home
One of my favorite authors and podcasters, Gretchen Rubin, developed what she refers to as a “happiness formula.” Being happier, according to Rubin, involves considering…
How I Finally Gave Myself Permission to Slow Down
I am, by nature, a high-energy person. I used to see my own busyness as a sort of virtue. I’d tell myself that there’s nothing…
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…
Analyzing Anger: What a Door-Slamming Moment Revealed
I could hardly believe myself as I angrily slammed my apartment door with a reverberating thud. It had been a particularly frustrating morning, but hadn’t…
