Right now… I could have all of the money in the world and it wouldn’t satisfy me. I could drink myself into a slumber… and have all the sex in the world… and cover my body in tattoos… and be the center of attention for eternity… and I’d still be empty and miserable. I could … Continue reading If I Covered My Body in Tattoos and Ended Human Trafficking…
This is a guest post by my very dear friend, Georgia Dewey. She writes of what the trees have taught her about life and she brings great truth with a poetic tone. Please enjoy! _____________________________________________________________________________________ The other day I rose bright and early, ready to punch Monday straight in the face, only to find that … Continue reading Five Things I Learned from Autumn
[This is an anonymous post from a good friend of mine who has been burnt by the church.] Sometimes, the church just sucks. Before you completely write me off, let me explain. First, I know that the church is near and dear to the heart of Jesus. He calls us to live in it and … Continue reading Sometimes, the Church Just Sucks
Since graduating from college over three years ago, I have avoided spending long-stints stateside because I thought it would be a death sentence: an order for complacency. Too ordinary for someone who wanted extraordinary. For someone who compared her life to every other world traveler she knows, I thought living stateside was signing my life … Continue reading Living and Breathing Faith.
I was 18. Anorexic. Bulimic. Bipolar. Depressed. And ADHD. Clinically diagnosed. On medication for all at the same time. I remember my daily routine. I would look in the mirror. Tell myself how ugly I was. How I wasn’t pretty enough. And how no one would ever want me. I felt nothing. n o t … Continue reading Redefining Beauty
I love coffee dates. I love people and the atmosphere and deep conversations. I love sitting down with a steaming cup of Joe, listening, and being heard. I love knowing what’s going on in people’s lives and sharing what’s going on in my own. There is intimacy with it. There is joy to be found … Continue reading Confessions of a Gossip.
In the past 24 years, I’ve learned many lessons the hard way. I’ve learned that when you lie, you’ll be found out. I’ve learned that partying until wee hours of the night result in flunking classes. I’ve learned that getting blonde highlights in black hair makes you look like a clueless skunk. I’ve learned that … Continue reading Confessions of a Girl Who Prostitutes Her Heart.
My life has been crazy recently. I’ve felt a bit outside myself… Trying to put one foot in front of the other… rather than actually living. When one of my tight friends asked me to join her on a road trip to Texas last week, I could hardly say yes fast enough. I hadn’t been … Continue reading The Prodigal Daughter.
“…and they brought to him all who were sick and implored him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well.” –Matthew 14:34-35 “For the sake of your tradition, you have made void the word of God. You hypocrites.” –Matthew 15:6 When … Continue reading Who Am I Really?
This past week I road tripped from Georgia to Texas for a wedding. Being in my twenties… Engagements, babies, and weddings (oh my) are something that are pretty normal… but this past weekend was different for me. I didn’t know the bride from Jane Doe… but this wedding rocked me. One of my best friends … Continue reading Confessions of a Wedding Crasher.
