...sometimes, the words just come out too quickly and I can't take them back. I'm a Christian, columnist, would-be novelist, and Social Media Manager. Oh, and I'm adventure-prone. That sounds much more charming than accident-prone, doesn't it?
Dear Sir, You Are A Creep!

Dear Sir, You Are A Creep!

If none of your female friends are excited to be around you, the truth sir, is that you are a creep!
God Wants You To Be Happy (And Holy)

God Wants You To Be Happy (And Holy)

Newsflash: God didn't call you into a joyless existence. It isn't a sin to want to be happy. God wants you to be happy and holy.
The Broken Becomes Beautiful

The Broken Becomes Beautiful

To be honest, the older I get, the more I realize my need for Jesus. I realized the dark, diseased spots on my heart were like cancer. And that without Christ, I was dead.
Becoming Whole

Becoming Whole

Everyone has their words for 2012. The things they will dwell on and grow from. I have two words but I don't always know how to express them without sounding like a snob.
12 for 2012

12 for 2012

This year, I'm working on 12 for 2012. Twelve what? Resolutions, fiats, or grand schemes. Whatever they are, the 12 for 2012 list is going to happen.
What I've Learned About Love This Year

What I’ve Learned About Love This Year

It's been a heck of a year in the dating department. I've been a girlfriend, a distraction, and a best friend. Here's what I learned about love in 2011.
Love Advice To My Younger Self

Love Advice To My Younger Self

What kind of love advice would you give your younger self? Here's what I'd tell the much younger me.
Take My Breath Away

Take My Breath Away

No, this will not be a tribute to the theme from Top Gun. The last few weeks, I’ve been gasping for air. Truly. I’ve had a nasty bout with bronchitis that has had me waking up in the middle of the night, not being able to breathe. Taking shallow breaths...
Confession: Sometimes…I Skip Church

Confession: Sometimes…I Skip Church

I’m participating in a blog series hosted by Ally Spotts called Confessions of a 20-Something Christian, where 20-Somethings get honest about their lives, loves and regrets. My confession is…I sometimes skip church. It started eleven years ago. “We’re pregnant.” Those words, spoken by my nervous older brother and his girlfriend,...
Being Spread Thin is Not Sexy: What I Learned This Summer

Being Spread Thin is Not Sexy: What I Learned This Summer

School is back in session. The cop car sitting outside the local high school reminds me of this, enforcing the 30 mph speed limit in a nice stretch of road that could easily be a 50 mph section. Driving past the school this morning, I watched the long line of...
Vulnerability Sucks: Or what I learned Paddleboarding this weekend.

Vulnerability Sucks: Or what I learned Paddleboarding this weekend.

“The heart of feminity, in essence, is vulnerability.” I was paddle-boarding with a friend yesterday down a stretch of Lady Bird Lake. It was a gloriously hot day and we had peeled down to our swimsuits, ready for water, sun, and exercise. A., is one of my newest friends, a...
You Are Not An Island: The Wisdom of Simon, Garfunkel, and My Mother.

You Are Not An Island: The Wisdom of Simon, Garfunkel, and My Mother.

When I was a teenager, my mother wanted me to listen to more Simon and Garfunkel. Really, she just wanted me to listen to "I am a Rock." That was because I wanted to be a rock and didn't understand why hearts were meant to break and humanity hinged on...
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Lessons Learned From a Distance

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Last Week’s Wake Up Call Means This Week’s Work

What do you do when you are faced with not one, but three wake up calls? Quit hitting the snooze button and get to work!
The Truth About Holiness

The Truth About Holiness

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Guarding My Heart Isn’t Easy

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I'm A Lazy, Lazy Writer. Are You?

I’m A Lazy, Lazy Writer. Are You?

I never wanted to be a lazy writer. The chances are, you didn't either. But the slope was fast, smooth, and so much fun.