Where God's Word Meets Our Mess
Maybe you’re wondering why I’m sharing a post about the new year since I just published one about it last week. Well, I’ve been feeling a little discouraged about 2026—mainly because 2025 did not turn out the way I planned. And if you, like me, have been needing hope for the new year, I want you to keep reading. I wrote this post for both of us.
If you winced when you saw the title of this post, you’re probably an introvert like me. I hate when people tell me I need to step outside my comfort zone. But to be honest, I often end up thriving when I take their advice. I hope you’ll consider taking mine.
I don’t usually talk about politics here; it’s not my passion or my purpose for this blog. However, I’m grateful for my brothers and sisters in Christ who do talk about politics—and specifically for those who hold fast to God’s Word and communicate it boldly. That’s why I’m going to talk about politics in this post because—because last week, I lost a brother in Christ named Charlie Kirk who was killed simply because he held fast to God’s Word and communicated it boldly.
The goal of getting a book deal from a traditional publisher has spurred much of my writing in recent years, but I haven’t yet achieved that goal. I’ve learned there’s no formula I can follow to make this dream come true. I’ve also learned a few other important things about writing that I want to share with you.
I often struggle to come up with ideas for holiday posts. That’s why I told myself it would be okay to write a “simple” post for Christmas this year. With all the other Christmas content you’ve probably seen over the last few weeks, maybe a “simple” Christmas post is exactly what you need.
I’m a sucker for Disney’s High School Musical series, which is probably why I like A Week Away so much. Yes, the plots and settings and characters are different, but the vibes are the same. Even though I wouldn’t call A Week Away a cinematic masterpiece, it’s definitely worth watching—especially if you’re a fellow fan of the High School Musical series.
Later this week, TTT will turn eight years old. Though each blogiversary post I've written has been a bit different, they normally have a common theme: my writing dreams (i.e., how I hope to achieve them, what God is teaching me through them, etc.). This blogiversary post celebrating eight years of TTT posts follows that theme.
But instead of reaping the rewards, you’re just waiting. You’re still falling through the sky…and you’re not sure if there will be someone to catch you when you reach the ground.
I'm so excited to invite you to a conference this October—UncommonTEEN Live—where I'll be speaking alongside my friend Jamie Kirschner! I had a blast sharing on the UncommonTEEN podcast last summer, and I'm thankful to Jamie for the opportunity to share at this conference for Christian teen girls. If you're interested in attending this conference, check out the event details below.
Tizzie's Tidbits of Truth 