Is your personal Bible study time dull and boring, or exciting and delightful? Either way, today I’m sharing how you can make your quiet time more colorful… and how colored pencils revolutionized my Bible study routine. Before I dive into that, though, here’s a little backstory: At the beginning of July, I decided I would read the book of Luke. I started off reading a chapter a day because that’s what I had been doing the previous month when I… Read more »
So, I wrote a book about singleness :) Called Single Conversations to be exact. I’m so excited to announce here on my blog that this book that I’ve been working on and praying about for almost a year now is finally being published– TOMORROW!! Whoo hoo!! I’m super excited about Single Conversations, so I thought I’d share a brief FAQ today about it. :) 1. Who is this book for? I believe any single woman can read this book… Read more »
The following is a guest post by my dear friend, Janae. Over and over and over again… it felt like we were on a merry-go-round. It was fun and everything until we tried to get off and walk away as if nothing happened. The nausea and headaches and spinning became stronger each time. I was walking sideways in the relationship, no matter how much I tried to pretend that everything was fine. Honestly, I was sick of trying to hide… Read more »
Is anyone else SUPER DUPER excited that October is almost here?? I LOVE October. October is my all-time favorite season month. The Pumpkins. The cooler weather. The colors. *Sighs!* This past weekend marked the start of fall (and Caleb and my 8th monthiversary). However, in Texas the weather was still pretty hot. Thus, I can’t wait for the brisk fall weather that will come with October. Since I’m so excited that October is just around the corner I decided to share… Read more »
Tears stung at my eyes, threatening to spill over and run down my cheeks. I reread the email: “…I am not content I am not happy I wish I was never a Christian then I would have found a mate instead of waiting and waiting…” Oh sweet sister! I blinked back the tears. And then my sorrow turned to anger- not towards this reader, but towards our enemy who made her wish she could trade her salvation for a husband…. Read more »
Looking for ways to pray during a breakup? I totally understand. Two of my close friends have gone through breakups this summer and I know the struggle of knowing what exactly to pray for them. Back in August, I wrote a post about two ways to comfort your friend when she’s going through a breakup. One of these ways was praying for your friend. Today, I thought I would share 7 ways to pray for your friend during her breakup…. Read more »
Before Caleb and I started dating, I fell victim to a belief to which I fear many a single girl has subscribed. I thought my singleness was God’s way of punishing me for a weak relationship with Him. And I thought that maybe if I read my Bible every single day and prayed often and sought ways to serve Him, then God would reward me with a boyfriend. It seems silly to me, now that I’m reflecting on it. But seriously,… Read more »
It’s my first official day of college. I sit at my desk in my dorm room working on a Spanish assignment. Distractedly, I fiddle with my pencil. The college group at the First Baptist Church had passed out fliers for a back-to-school part, and they were going to watch The Lion King and eat ice cream. I really want to go. I love The Lion King. Besides, it’s my first day of college. I should go do something fun. I… Read more »
I remember the very first time I laid eyes on a journaling Bible. It was my senior year of high school, and one of my friends received one as a present. She brought it to Bible class and all the girls ooh-ed and ah-ed over the gorgeous floral cover. Then she opened it and showed us how there were lines on the inside she could use to take notes. It felt weird, being jealous of a Bible. Seemed paradoxical or… Read more »
Do you ever wonder how you can help your friend during her breakup? Me too. Confession: I like making everyone happy. And when one of my friends is hurting due to a situation that I can do nothing to fix? Well, during those times I tend to ignore the fact that I can do nothing to fix the problem and go a little crazy trying to do things to cheer them up: Jump through hoops. Attempt to juggle. Tight-rope walk. Join… Read more »
