Things That Have Helped Me As a Teacher

Things That Have Helped Me As a Teacher

My Experience with a Daniel Fast

My Experience with a Daniel Fast

Have you ever done a Daniel fast? Until last year, I had never tried one, but I (more or less) made it through my first one a few months ago. It wasn’t the easiest thing for me, so I thought…

Just Think Where You Could Be 10 Years From Now…

Just Think Where You Could Be 10 Years From Now…

Last week not only marked the start of a new year, but a new DECADE. Can you believe it? I’ve been reflecting a lot on the last decade of my life. It was quite a ride! And it wasn’t quite…

My Top 19 Songs of 2019

My Top 19 Songs of 2019

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The 19 Best Books I Read in 2019

The 19 Best Books I Read in 2019

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Thankfulness Playlist

Thankfulness Playlist

It seems fitting to start and end this month with thankfulness, no? Earlier this month I talked about why I keep a thankfulness journal. Today, I have a thankfulness playlist to share! These songs are fitting for Thanksgiving or just…

10 Benefits of Small Groups

10 Benefits of Small Groups

Last week I shared some of my experiences with small groups and why I’ve found them to be so valuable. But how can a small group benefit you? Here are 10 things a small group can provide in your life:…

The Importance of Small Groups

The Importance of Small Groups

When I moved back home after college, pretty much all my friends had moved away without returning, so I was lonely and didn’t feel like I had anywhere to meet people. (Not that my introverted self would’ve gone if there…

Why I Keep a Thankfulness Journal

Why I Keep a Thankfulness Journal

Last week I talked about hard seasons and how even the hardest ones have purpose if they bear fruit. Several years ago, I was in the middle of a difficult season. I had lost a lot and it seemed like…

But Does It Bear Fruit?

But Does It Bear Fruit?

Yesterday my friend Makyna sent me a podcast from Jonathan David and Melissa Helser called “The Humanity of Jesus,” insisting I had to give it a listen. Six minutes in, I was already crying. (And I’m really not much of…

17 Friendship Lessons I’ve Learned

17 Friendship Lessons I’ve Learned

I’ve struggled to make and keep friends my entire life. Some of my struggles have been situational – friends have moved away or we’ve just lost touch. But my own personality has also been a big factor. I’m a shy…