Tell me: Is there anyone more worthy of your best than you? This isn't meant to be a hyper-spiritual question or the beginnings of a motivational speech, but an opportunity to pause and consider if, at the most basic level, you're more inclined to offer yourself anything less than what's best for you in your… Continue reading No Less Than Your Best
Category: Confessions
Dreaded Question
We all know what it's like to attend a gathering where there's more than a few unfamiliar faces and where we feel a little awkward and out of place. In these settings, brief introductions, small-talk, and polite laughter are sure to get us through to the other side (i.e., home) provided we're willing and able… Continue reading Dreaded Question
Thoughts on Singleness
Why I feel the need to write this opening statement (or disclaimer of sorts) is worthy of another blog post altogether. Even so, let me just say that I speak from personal experiences alone; and the thoughts and opinions that flow from these experiences -- not matter how contentious they might be -- are valid.… Continue reading Thoughts on Singleness
Dare to Dream
Lately I've found myself going back to this one book. I'm not exactly sure how I stumbled upon it, but last year, after I read the first couple of chapters online and picked up a physical copy, I knew it was destined to be a new favorite. More importantly, at the turn of each page,… Continue reading Dare to Dream
Dear God
[Written on November 18, 2017] Dear God, It's me -- your daughter, and I have a few things I'd like to get off my chest. You already know what's on my mind and in my heart, so I won't mince words. I'm sick of this place, and I don't mean Austin, Texas. I'm not entirely… Continue reading Dear God
This Is 31, Conclusion
I celebrated my 32nd birthday two weeks ago, and you know what that means, right? It's time to wrap up the This Is 31 series! I've been thinking about the best way to close out this series and initially thought I might dedicate an entire post to lessons on self discovery. In a way, this… Continue reading This Is 31, Conclusion
This Is 31, Part 4
"Playtyme Is Over" By age thirteen, I strongly felt the need to defend myself -- particularly my lifestyle choices -- to my peers, relatives, and the random inquisitive stranger. For whatever reason, people (adults included) had no problem poking fun at and/or scrutinizing how I carried myself, when and where I went to church, what… Continue reading This Is 31, Part 4
