You Don’t Need to Be Jealous

When I was younger, my sisters’ birthdays were jealous tantrum-throwing time. They were getting presents, and I wasn’t? No fair. Ok, so maybe I haven’t changed much. Don’t worry, I’ve moved past temper tantrums, but I still caught myself in jealousy this week as my sister’s birthday arrived. Whether I was concerning myself over how […]

What’s the Point?

Life can sometimes feel pointless. You know how it feels. Maybe you constantly have a nagging, sick feeling tugging at your gut, reminding you that you are not being productive, that you are wasting your time. These feelings take a firm grip on our hearts, and squeeze the air from our lungs. Is anything worth […]

Less is More?

Recently, our family watched a documentary about minimalism. And I was hooked. Having less stuff? Sounds like a great idea! Then the stuff I do have can be really nice, without clearing my bank account! I’m starting small, but am going to try to have less stuff wherever and whenever possible. Minimalism can certainly be […]

My Words Are Perishable

Unlike God’s eternal words, my words are perishable. This is a hard thing to wrap my mind around, as an author. The stories I pour hours into–they’re perishable. They will not be relevant in paradise. Wait, so everything I write… doesn’t matter? What about the other things I do with my time? School, hobbies, hanging […]

Joy is my Strength

I do not enjoy running. You probably know that already. (if you don’t, welcome to my blog! glad you’re here) I am a very positive runner. Positive that I have most certainly run for long enough I should probably stop. My running attitude is not what would be called joyful. (Much closer to barely tolerated […]