Modesty Is (Also) For The Boys

Gentlemen, it’s time we have an honest conversation about modesty. Now I know what you may be thinking: “Modesty? Isn’t that just for women?” The short answer is no. The truth is, there is a growing need to talk about this subject with both young boys and adult men. I know that isn’t a widely…

3 Things I Saw Online That Gave Me Hope

The Coronavirus has the whole world feeling anxious and often helpless. I’ve felt myself asking the question “What can I really do?” I’m not a doctor or nurse; I don’t work for the CDC and I’m not a virologist.  Healthcare providers, scientists, and essential workers have all played a vital role in minimizing the spread…

We Are Called To Be Fearless!

“I am not afraid because God is with me. I was born for this” – St. Joan of Arc I never knew that jumping off the ledge of a 6 foot picnic table into a stream of rushing water would teach me one of life’s very important lessons! We are called to be FEARLESS. It…

My Journey to Truly Being Loved and Being Vulnerable

Freshman year of high school I was so excited to have a fresh start that I did EVERYTHING. Not 1, 2, or even 3, but 4 sports. Choir. Grades. Clubs. 20 minute “natural makeup” tutorials on Youtube in the morning. I met new, exciting people, leaped to join groups I could go to football games…

If The Body is a Gift, I Must Admit, I Didn’t Like Mine

Ever since I could remember I was hyper aware of my body and would study it in front of the mirror. I was a very insecure little girl always listening to my family call me “gorda” which is an endearing term in the Latino culture for “big-boned” . Once in the fifth grade, my teacher…