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…

Flirting. What’s the Deal?

So that special someone has caught your eye. Romance is in the air, feelings are getting caught, and by-golly you’re determined to let them know. Maybe you drop some subtle hints, tease them a little more than normal, or show them a little extra attention to try to get your point across. Maybe if they…

Love & Her Evil Step Sister: How To Tell Them Apart

Walking down the street and you feel a gaze scan your body from head to toe and maybe a whistle that follows as your back turns. Hearing what is alleged to be an affirmation that only “compliments” one part of your physique, you aren’t sure why that’s supposed to make you feel proud. Getting out…

Someone Love Me! Is It Wrong To Want To Be Noticed Or Loved?

What is your deepest desire? You might think it’s being rich or to be a celebrity, to live at the beach or travel the world. These are not bad things to desire, but a little deeper in every human heart is a desire to be loved. And at times, we don’t get the love we…

3 Ways to Combat The Lies of Shame

I’m at the plate for my third attempt of the day. There I go, with sweaty palms, gripping my bat as tightly as possible in an attempt to feel in control. There are two outs, we are down by one, and it’s the final inning. I look up at my coach who knows I have…

To The Girl Who Believes “All Men Are Trash”

I was where you are. I was you. As a person who has experienced this same hurt, I’m sorry. I’m sorry it’s gotten to this point to where you’ve been hurt so badly you believe the worst in men. You deserved better out of the men in your life, and you deserve better from the…

So You Like Him. Now What?

“Does he like me or not?! I like him, but I don’t know how I could make it any clearer!” Ladies, maybe you’ve found yourself venting similar frustrations or asking the simple question, “How can I show him that I’m interested?” If so, as a member of the male species, I’m happy to offer whatever…