In a recent post (The Courage To Be Open) we talked about being open with others. If you haven't read the post yet, take a look. In this post we'll talk about being open with God. For those of us who believe in God, we know that there's no better place to run, because God is everything! God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need Him. - Psalm 46:1 MSG Let's face it, we all need to hide sometimes. Whenever we need to talk, God is there. He never leaves us for one moment. How ... Continue Reading...
7 Things To Do When You’re Bored
When I was a teenager, I haaaaated being bored. I can remember going to my Mom whining and complaining many, many times saying, "Mama I'm bored". Every single time, she always told me to find something to do. Once I did, I wasn't bored anymore. Back then we didn't have cell phones or internet. We couldn't browse Facebook or SnapChat or watch YouTube videos. I know some of y'all are wondering how in the world we ever survived without that stuff, but we did. We hung out outside, ... Continue Reading...
Community Hero: Kenzie’s Story
MacKenzie Hinson looks like an average teenage girl. She’s full of joy, well mannered, has a bright smile, and beautiful red hair. Once you hear her story, you’ll be amazed to discover that she’s anything but ordinary. MacKenzie has a heart of gold and is literally changing thousands of lives. I came across her story last year while watching TV. I asked her if I could share her story with you, and she so graciously agreed (thanks again!). There are so many young people out there who feel ... Continue Reading...
Beauty Search: Discovering and Appreciating Your Own Beauty + Journal Prompt
We all desire to be outwardly beautiful. That’s one of the reasons why the average girl spends lots of time and money on hair, makeup, and clothes. We want to make sure we look good at all times. The media is filled with images of women who look perfect, even though sometimes the images have been altered using technology. Perfection becomes our goal too. We want to be what we see, even though what we see isn’t always real. Girls are good at complimenting each ... Continue Reading...
7 Traits of A True Friend
Friendship is an important part of our lives. To have real, meaningful friends is a blessing that many people take for granted. It's not always easy to make friends, but once we make a true friend, that person makes our life just a little bit brighter. Here are a few qualities of true friends: There are some people in life that make you laugh a little louder, smile a little bigger and live just a little better - Unknown | COMMON INTERESTS "Friendship is about finding ... Continue Reading...
