This series will feature fictional stories of 300 words or less. Here’s the second one: The Not-So White Lie My mom told me not to open the hallway door before she left for work, but the shiny green lock is tempting me. “It’s nothing, Sara. I’ll tell you when you’re older,” she said last night. … Continue reading Think Creative: The Not-So White Lie
In a season of uncertainty, how can I not be afraid? In a time where the world is at odds, how can I not feel scared and at a lost for words? Having Christ in my life doesn’t change those feelings because I am human just like anyone else. And being a person who is … Continue reading I May Feel Fear, But I Won’t Live In It
I want to flex my creative writing muscles again, and what better way to do that than to practice writing stories? And so, Think Creative was born. This series will feature fictional stories of 300 words or less. Here’s the first one: Yet again, I have to go to a new school in a … Continue reading Think Creative: Change, Change, Change
No one expects to wake up to the news of death, and yet, this world is faced with it time and time again. With an overconsumption of technology, we are constantly being fed by society. And like clockwork, tragedy ensues. Because the simple, hard fact is that life is fleeting. You never know when your … Continue reading Death Teaches Us…
Through the eyes of the world, expectations are forming all around you. Everyone's trying to "make it," and you're waiting in line for your big break. And no matter how successful you become, you still feel like you're miles away from where you're supposed to be. Through heaven's eyes, everything's different. A change happens inside … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Through Heaven’s Eyes
To put it lightly, there are a lot of decisions that have to be made when entering into a union with another person. It requires deep preparation both physically – like figuring out what venue you want to have your wedding at – and emotionally – like when it feels like everything is happening all … Continue reading What God Taught Us About Being Engaged
When the storms of life come crashing in and the world around is a constant whirlwind, it's hard to keep our thoughts at bay. The louder it gets, the harder it is to concentrate on what truly matters. Calling out to God for guidance, we hear nothing. If only He would speak. We pray and … Continue reading Be Still & Know…
We’ve been conditioned our entire lives to please others. We go to school to get a degree so that we can stand out among employers. If we don’t have as good credentials as the next person, our chances of getting our desired job is stifled. And even once we get in a job position, we … Continue reading Because Of His Love
With Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday behind us, let’s challenge ourselves. Let’s spread God’s love, grace and mercy every single day of our lives, giving thanks and honoring Him for who He is. Let us be quick to sit at His feet in worship and adoration. Sing praises to the King not only for His … Continue reading The One True King
I was you once, on the outside looking in. I watched as those around me got engaged with lovely photos and videos of their momentous occasion. I thought, “I can’t wait until it’s me.” Because how could even the most anti-marriage person see an engagement photo and not imagine it happening to them?Getting engaged seems … Continue reading What They Don’t Tell You About Getting Engaged
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