Even though it has been awhile, I do remember my single days -- trying to find contentment and confidence in myself (something I'm still working on) while I waited for Mr. Right to come along. There were times where I was completely happy with my singleness, and times where I loathed it. One thing that really helped me during those difficult times of singleness was reading a good book, specifically one that understood where I was and encouraged me in those times of waiting. Perhaps you are single. Or maybe you are looking for a gift for a friend who's single. Either way, these are my Continue Reading
Top 5 Christian Books
One of my favorite hobbies is reading. I love laying on my bed listening to the rain pound the windows while I take in the words of some great author. I love laying out by the pool, soaking in the rays and turning the pages of some great book. I love having my toes in the sand, listening to the waves of the ocean while I drift away into some other world. I like reading in bed. I like reading on the couch. I like reading at the gym while I ride the bicycle machine. I like reading under trees. I like reading on park benches. My bookshelves are packed full, and yet I want more books. I like Continue Reading
I Know These People
One of my favorite parts of Allume was meeting new people and hearing about their blogs. It felt good to connect with others who get blogging and love Jesus. You know how when you meet a new friend and you really like her, you want to introduce her to the friends you already have? Or when you read a great book and you say, "Mom, you have to read this book; it's so good!" and you let her borrow it? Or when you hear a hilarious speaker at a blogging conference and wish all your friends could be there too so you could laugh together? That's what I'm feeling. I met some really awesome people at Continue Reading
What I Gained from Allume
I recently got back from my first blogging conference. Allume is ... well, I'll let them tell you because their words are much better than mine. Here is the Allume mission: The Allume conference exists to offer a gathering place for kindred spirits to connect, learn, grow, and be refreshed so they can persevere in being a people who bring hope to the world through the social media medium. We want to reflect His Light in all our spheres of influence. Our goal is to go beyond the surface into intentional blogging and real life living, all to the glory of God. Allume is a one-of-a-kind conference Continue Reading
9 Tips for Searching for a New Church Home
Church is important to me as a believer because it's a place I can go to learn more about God, worship God, fellowship with others, serve others, and reach out to the community. For the past year, Travis and I have been attending a very large church that we both enjoyed. But last week, I looked around as I sat waiting for the service to start and I realized after an entire year we still didn't know anyone. Part of that is our fault -- we could have tried harder to get involved and been more forward about meeting people. But at the same time, we tried joining a small group but couldn't find Continue Reading
Healing Playlist: Songs to Heal Your Heart
With Valentine's Day on its way and getting closer and closer, I was really feeling for those out there who just aren't feeling the love this month. I decided to share my writings from when I was going through my own break up and dealing with my own heart break, as a way to, hopefully, spread some sunshine for those who are hurting. You are not alone. You will get through this. This is the third installment of A Glimpse into my Heart Break. I think music speaks straight to our hearts a lot of the time. So when your heart needs healing or uplifting or maybe it needs the freedom to Continue Reading