Where God's Word Meets Our Mess
I’ve heard more about Taylor Swift in the last six months than I have at any other point in my life—tickets on the black market, trips centered around her concerts, and conversations that make her sound like she's practically the next Queen of England. But why is the world suddenly so obsessed with this artist? And why are we—specifically, why are Christians—investing so much of our time and money in an artist who’s living in darkness and proud of it?
When my friend Melanie* got engaged to Josh*, I was happy for them because they were so perfect for each other. Even while they were dating, they were a power couple. I knew that their relationship would become even stronger once they got married. However, even though I absolutely love Melanie and was really excited about her wedding, her engagement wasn’t easy for me. Sometimes, I simply felt discouraged and hopeless, rather than celebratory. Single Girl, if you have a friend who’s engaged, please don’t despair. Instead, make the conscious choice to love her well throughout this special season of her life. Here are three ways to do that.
Oh, how I hate looking in the mirror. I hate being around skinny girls. I hate going clothes shopping. And I hate stepping on the scale. Why? Because I don't like my body. Honestly, I haven't for a very long time. Nothing is wrong with it—it works perfectly fine and is completely healthy. Yet it's still so hard to accept the body I have. But isn't that just part of womanhood?
Dear Single Girl, I know that being single can make you feel like you’re living on an island sometimes—like there’s no one who really “gets” you except for your cat and your Spotify playlist. You have to push yourself to do any social activities because all you really want to do is stay at home. But constantly staying at home is a really lonely existence—especially for a single girl. That’s why it’s so important to find a church that fits you and to get involved in it.
In 2019, I published a post called "Why Daydreaming May Be More Dangerous Than You Think." The post is about how daydreaming often precedes lust. It’s actually been one of the most popular posts on TTT, so I decided to write this post about flirting—because flirting often precedes daydreaming, which often precedes lust. To show you what I mean, I included an embarrassing story from my own life. You're in for a treat.
I desperately wanted to be a writer, but I didn’t feel confident that I could write for my career. So, after I graduated from college, I got a job at an IT consulting company. And I thrived there. I got along well with my coworkers. My boss appreciated my hard work. I got promoted after about a year. I knew that I was where God wanted me to be, but feelings of discontentment still crept in. One of the main reasons I think I struggled with discontentment was because I was falling for these three lies...
For today's post (which falls during Eating Disorders Awareness Week), I'm sharing an episode from the BRAVE Podcast, where I recently appeared to talk about my journey through anorexia and recovery and how it impacted my relationship with God. The BRAVE Podcast is part of FCA{Brave}, which is a specific ministry of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. BRAVE stands for "Bold, Redeemed, Annointed, Victorious, and Eternal." It's geared toward athletes in middle school, high school, and college. You can check out this podcast episode by clicking here! Can't wait for you to listen! Special thanks to Amber + Kirstin for having me on the podcast.
I wish I could tell you that this Valentine’s Day is special because I finally met The One, but this Valentine’s Day is no different than last Valentine’s Day. Instead of being curled up on the couch with a handsome Christian man wearing a navy pullover sweater and an almost mischievous side smile, I’m writing yet another blog post about singleness. “An Honest Confession on Valentine’s Day” seemed like the only appropriate title for a post about the major gap between where I am and where I want to be this Valentine’s Day.
Happy February! There are a couple super important events coming up this month, and I want to celebrate them with you. In preparation and celebration of these two events, I'm offering a couple fun freebies. Here's how you can get them.
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