Today (well, December 16th technically) is a very special day because it marks the three-year anniversary of Tizzie's Tidbits! Three years, 155 posts, and multiple redesigns later, I admit that I've made a lot of mistakes as a blogger—but I've also learned so much. This blog (and life in general!) has changed significantly since December 16, 2015. God has done amazing things for this blog and has provided so many other writing opportunities as well. I'm thankful to Him—and to you—for this amazing journey so far. To celebrate my three-year blogiversary, I want to share some thank-yous and details about a giveaway!
The 3 Greatest Fears About Christmas
It’s crazy to think that Christmas is almost here. This is probably a very busy time for you because you have to get ready for Christmas, but I hope that you find the time to read this post and evaluate if you have any of these three fears that are common to experience at Christmas.
Why I’m Glad I’m Not Cinderella
Meanwhile, I stood on the sidewalk beside my sister and a friend. I watched intently. I couldn’t help but ask myself when it would be my turn to dance.
3 Things I’m Not Thankful for This Thanksgiving
Usually, Thanksgiving is the time of year when we share what we're thankful for. But in this post, I decided to do something different. I'm going to discuss three things that I'm not thankful for (plus offer some encouragement with you if you, too, aren't thankful for them).
5 Practical Ways to Deal with Stress
It’s true that stress is normal and that you'll probably experience it throughout your life. But we all get stressed, and the world isn’t as awful as it seems in the midst of our stress. Here are five ways to handle stressful seasons of life.
The Struggle to Be Real Is Real (Part 2)
But the truth is that the shocked, unable-to-respond, shunning Christians are probably hiding something from you, too. Even though their struggles are as real as yours, it’s unlikely that they’ll share them. As I talked about in Part 1, being authentic is hard. It’s easiest to hide because other Christians might judge us or reject us if we’re honest.
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
But there's more to Halloween than gooey candy and cute costumes. There's also more to Halloween than evil witches and creepy goblins. This holiday requires us to determine—and discuss—our convictions.
The Struggle to Be Real Is Real (Part 1)
I saw pain in the eyes of the 20-something single woman taking pictures on her phone. I saw it in the eyes of the young mom holding a curly-haired toddler. I saw it in the eyes of the older man, looking off into the distance. The passengers on that tractor ride may have been noticeably hurting—but often the hurt in people’s lives isn’t so noticeable.
The Real Reason I Have a Quiet Time
Clearly, I couldn’t focus on the task at hand: doing my quiet time. Even though I try to have a regular quiet time, I don’t always meet that goal. And I certainly have trouble focusing while I do it. So why do I bother? What's the real reason that I have a quiet time?