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Worth It: My 10-Year Blogiversary

Exactly 10 years ago, I published my first post on this blog. It's my 10-year blogiversary, which is why I'm asking and answering the question "Is it worth it?" in this post. Frankly, I feel like the answer to this question is “no” sometimes. Yes, I press on, even when I notice an inexplicable drop in blog views…and when I lose blog followers…and when I remember my plan to become a famous author remains unachieved. But what if I ,em>shouldn’t press on? What if this isn’t worth it?

5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Mental Health Struggle (Part 2)

In Part 1, I shared two questions to ask yourself about your mental health struggle. I mentioned that even though I’m not an expert on this topic, I deal with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) personally. I don't know every detail about your mental health struggle—perhaps anxiety, depression, or OCD—but I do know you can move forward no matter what it is. In this post, I'll share three more questions to consider as you decide how to move forward.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Mental Health Struggle (Part 1)

While I’m not an expert on mental health, I understand mental health struggles on a personal level because I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Whether you have OCD or a different mental health struggle, this post series is for you if you want guidance and encouragement about how to navigate that struggle. In this post, I'll share two questions you can ask yourself about your mental health struggle as you determine the best way to move forward.

5 More Songs to Listen to This Thanksgiving

You might remember that I shared five song suggestions last Thanksgiving. Although there are lots of songs I could’ve included in that post, I opted to include just five. But I actually have five more song recommendations for you in this post, if you want to add them to your Thanksgiving playlist.

Why I Like “When You’re Gone” by Shawn Mendes

I’ve evaluated a few of Shawn Mendes’ songs—"Stiches" and "Treat You Better" and "There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back"—in prior posts. I’m not a big fan of those three songs because the lyrics are, well, somewhat questionable. But I don’t hate all of Shawn’s songs. In fact, we’re going to evaluate one today that has a great message.

To the Girl Who Has Relationship Regrets

Last night, I had a dream that James* was married—but not to me. He was married to the girl he started dating approximately five seconds after he ghosted me. It was strange to see him wearing a gold wedding band in my dream. But frankly, I’m glad I’m not the one who gave it to him.

Interview with Bob Wheatley

Hi friends! Today’s post is a video interview I did with Bob Wheatley, a single Christian guy in his 30s who once played professional baseball and now writes and speaks. I hope this conversation edifies you and reminds you that your season of singleness has significance.

2 Lies We Believe About Friendship

Unfortunately, lies about friendship are sometimes believed by God’s people. I know this is true because I’ve fallen for them and allowed them to affect my life. Believing these lies certainly hurts our relationships with our friends, but it also hurts our relationships with God. I wrote this post to address two specific lies we believe about friendship so we can realign our beliefs with the truth and understand how to approach friendship biblically.

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