I received a rejection letter awhile ago, and it. was. hard. Those five words seared into my subconscious. I didn’t want to talk or write about it, and so I knew I had to. Rejection…
You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck.
I’m a firm believer in strategic whimsy. That there are miracles strewn throughout each of our days, tiny gifts of love from a Father who comforts and loves us even in the darkest of circumstances….
a chat with bethny ricks
I’m honored to welcome Bethny Ricks, writer, creator of the Instagram account @myway_withwords, and one of my favorite poets. Bethny, can you tell me a little bit about your own story and how you became a writer? Writing…
falling in love with him, or yourself?
“How can you be in a relationship with a guy and still be growing in your relationship with Jesus?” My friend’s face was shadowed underneath the red-light that my car idled under. Our friend group…
Sunny without a chance
The forecasted rain Went away so We walked to the pool that day And talked about how I’m not very good with change How in the summer I wear sweaters And after he left I…
love-it list: social distancing edition
When we were first all stuck in our homes, I was a little bit relieved. Not for all of the terrible aspects (and there were many) but because I was a tired, burnt toast version…
saying no to decision anxiety
One year ago, I looked into my counselors’ soft blue eyes and said, “I’m terrified my life will be one ongoing, forever line.” The very thought of growing up, getting married, having a bushel of…
