Can We Talk?

Have you ever really contemplated the reality that loving is a choice? It’s more than just a feeling, it’s more than wanting to be around someone because of attraction or similar interests. Loving is choosing the other, even when it’s difficult, even when it hurts. Love isn’t easy and often it can really hurt. It’s…

Be Content, Not Complacent

Although I tend to be more of an internal processor, I can’t deny the benefits of direct questions and good conversation. Just recently, in fact, I was talking to a teammate about my experience on mission thus far and it got me thinking. As I reflected on her questions I realized just how much has…

What Every Girl Should REALLY Know

In 1916, Margaret Sanger published What Every Girl Should Know,  which addressed young women about their femininity and fertility. This book promotes a culture of “use”, where our bodies become mere instruments to be manipulated for whatever outcome we desire while masquerading under the banner of liberation and freedom. That book title made me think.…

The Four F’s of Chastity

One of the most common questions I get asked at the end of a talk is; How else can you live out the virtue of chastity if you are not in a relationship? Great question! I have four ways to help not just single people live out the virtue of chastity, but anyone to live…

Reproductive Rights?

There’s been a lot of talk about ‘reproductive rights’ and ‘bodily autonomy’ in the media recently, and I think a bit of clarification is in order, don’t you? For those who aren’t aware, a piece of pro-life leaning legislation was signed earlier this May, and American actress Alyssa Milano had a bold response: “Our reproductive…

Listen

I remember when I first heard the term: emotional first aid. I was in high school when I was taught what to do when a friend is in crisis. Our culture places a high priority on communication through speaking, and there are various outlets to express our ideas and opinions. However, we have to remember…

Breaking Up With Worth

Breakups, the good the bad the ugly- the heartbreaking. Breakups are annoying, hurtful, gut wrenching, maybe joyful, and filled with lots of ice cream. We all have our own description of what a breakup feels like, but I am willing to say that many breakups will lead us to question who we are as a…

It’s time to throw away the old tape.

There is this habit I got into numerous years ago. It goes a little something like this: a tragic event will occur in my life, I internalize the negative emotions and I sear them to my identity. All of the sudden the same old tape is playing. With a bit of static and white noise,…