Being Unreservedly Yourself

“Christian heroism, and indeed one perhaps sees little enough of that, is to risk unreservedly being oneself.” -Soren Kierkegaard Growing up in this culture can have a way of making us forget who we are and what we have been created for. As a kid, I was super into music, art, and being straight up…

If I Respect Myself, Why Does Modesty Matter?

When I hear this question I immediately think of my past self that too had this same question. This only became more prevalent when I started working out and noticed how much my hard work was paying off. I know some girls can relate that while getting dressed we can many times really notice and…

Friendship with the Complementary Sex

We both left feeling unheard and rejected. My friend and I recently met with an important group of people, but left without getting a chance to share our ideas. I asked my friend what her thoughts were regarding the experience, and she expressed that, “they asked us for our opinions, but did not give us…

Can I be beautiful? Thoughts on modesty…

I was walking towards the school in my embroidered jean dress, platform sandals, and straightened hair. NOTHING could stop me. I kept thinking: Is this what it’s like? Is this what it’s like to feel beautiful? I was 13 years old entering the 8th grade. For years I felt so inadequate with my appearance. I…

How dare you!

I remember once being at a party and overhearing these guys say “ She’s definitely fun for now, but not the type of girl you want to bring home to your mom, but I’m not looking for that girl quite yet, I am just looking to have fun.” Pause. Like what? Excuse me! I remember…

Finding Worth In Your Weakness

Throughout most of my life, I put all my worth in the things I could do, the way I looked, or the relationships I had. I had to look perfect and be the perfect athlete, student, friend, sister, daughter, you name it – I had to be perfect at it in order to have any…

She Is Someone’s Hero

She has never saved anyone from a burning building.  She has never captured a criminal.  She has never traveled the world.  She has never been to space. She has never discovered a cure for a disease. Nor is she known for her inventions.  By the world’s standards, she hasn’t done anything great or awe-inspiring.  But…