When I was single, I prayed over a list of things I would want in a husband — two lists actually. I had a must-have list that had to be met to warrant a first date, and I had an added bonus list that I wrote saying, “God if you really wanted to bless me, these things would be great in a husband.” One of…
OK, so today is one of those days that I am reminded that I grew up in the south. I went to class this morning in Virginia and there was less than an inch of snow on the ground. At noon, classes were cancelled for the rest of the day, and so I faced the blizzard-like conditions on my way to the car. Snow was…
Did you know research suggests that 25% of the population will seek medical help for mental illness in their lifetime? That is a quarter of the population. Think about your closest friends; if this is true, 1 in 4 will experience mental illness at some point in life. Why then, so we still suffer in silence? Why are we afraid to ask others to pray…
I don’t know about you, but when I read Proverbs 31, I am often overwhelmed by this superwoman’s abilities. I can’t sew; I don’t have a green thumb; I am not a business woman. I tend to worry about the future, not laugh about it. A few days ago, I attended the funeral of a precious woman who truly leaves behind a legacy. I was…
Last week I was surprised by all the hoopla regarding a new app called Secret. Students are able to post thoughts and ideas on the app anonymously. The creators describe the positives that can happen from the anonymity, such as being able to reveal embezzling to a boss without being deemed a snitch. However, the opposite is also true. Slander and cyberbullying has hit a…
Have you ever seen the movie, Tangled? It’s a modern-telling of the fairytale, Rapunzel. This movie is a favorite in my house, and recently it has helped to teach me an important lesson. In the movie, the mother hides her beautiful daughter away in a tower in an effort to protect her from harm; in doing so, the mother has prevented her child from…