5 THINGS AWESOME PARENTS DO

1. Allow small interruptions. I’ve come to learn that even the smallest of interruptions have while the impact on my little one, and they even give me a moment to refocus. Whether you’re on your computer, working on a project around the house, or even just watching your favorite sports team on television, giving your…

REAL FRIENDSHIP: TRADING “LIKES” AND “FOLLOWS” FOR LOVE AND AUTHENTICITY

Real friendship is hard. There are other, less real versions of friendship. The less real versions are “less” precisely because they are less costly, less committed, less disruptive, less scary, less gritty, less gutsy, and less out-of-our-control than real friendship. But here’s the rub: Less real versions of friendship are also less rich. In the…

WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD STOP SAYING, “EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON.”

I can’t begin to explain how many times I’ve heard the phrase, “Everything happens for a reason” growing up, especially while surrounded by many people who would consider themselves Christians or people of faith. And while I understand that this statement is mostly used to help comfort and console people who are in times of turmoil and…

5 THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU’RE SINGLE

Being single isn’t a disease, It’s an opportunity for you to grow, learn, and experience life in a way that you won’t be able to when you are married. Here are 5 things to do while you’re single: 1. Become firm in your faith. Build your faith on a foundation that cannot be shaken, no matter…