Tag: Encouragement

To the Girl Who Feels Unsatisfied in Her Job

A couple weeks ago, I was tasked with a long, tedious assignment at work that has produced much frustration and discouragement in my heart. I’m so done with this assignment, but unfortunately, I can’t actually be done for several more weeks. Staring at a screen all day certainly seems bad for my physical health, but it also seems bad for my mental health. Is data verification what God truly destined for me? I believe that—at least for this season of my life—the answer is yes.

The Greatest Fear of New Authors

There’s now a checkmark next to “write a book” and “become a published author,” but there’s not yet a checkmark next to “find success.” I realize that success is a subjective concept, so here’s my version of it: being a well-known, well-loved published author. And I haven't found that success yet.

When Will My Life Begin? A Parody for Christian Single Girls

We all know that many Christian single girls go to Christian colleges to meet their future husbands. They may not openly admit that, but if you observe their behavior for a few months, you'll be able to see it. There's nothing wrong with wanting to meet Prince Charming while you're at college, and it's true that some couples do meet at college. But for the Christian single girls who go to Christian colleges and don't meet their future husbands—and I promise that this isn't as rare as it feels—I want you to know a few things.

Why I Don’t Like “Stitches” by Shawn Mendes

Although Shawn Mendes' song "Stitches" is several years old, I didn't really get into it until recently. I was drawn to the sassy lyrics, the catchy beat, and Shawn Mendes’ voice—of course. But as I listened to this song over and over, I couldn’t help but feel guilty. Why was I listening to this depressing song about a difficult heartbreak with no resolution except…well…death?

5 Easter Tradition Ideas

While there’s nothing wrong with having a tradition-less Easter holiday, I think the fact that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the grave to conquer death is worth celebrating! And we celebrate well with traditions in place, don’t we? (I believe that we also find great comfort in traditions.) If you’re interested in starting a new tradition this Easter, I hope that you consider these five ideas.

The 3 Hardest Bible Verses for a Recovering Anorexic to Hear

I don’t think that reading a biblical passage is a cure for anorexia. However, I do know that the Truth—specifically from God’s Word—sets us free (John 8:37). If there’s someone in your life who’s recovering from anorexia, perhaps you could share that with him or her. You may also want to share the following verses with him or her because even though they may be the hardest Bible verses for a recovering anorexic to hear, they are the truest words a recovering anorexic could ever hear.

1 Possible Reason the Guy You Like Doesn’t Like You Back

I had recently quit my job—my first job as a college graduate—due to several issues with management and my coworkers. Trying to avoid a long period of unemployment, I applied for a long list of jobs. Within the span of a week or two, I had eight interviews. Which meant that I had an important decision to make. Whether he knew it or not, Tate was actually a determining factor.

The Real Reason I Wrote Real Recovery

Still, I wanted to open up about why I wrote this book. I feel like the why behind a book is sometimes just as important as the what inside a book. Why did I specifically choose to write Real Recovery? Here are two of the main reasons.

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