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...
Interview With Teen Blogger Elysian Artiste
I recently met an amazingly talented teen blogger named Ava. Her blog (Elysian Artiste) is filled with fun stories, original artistic creations, and poetry. I am so excited to interview her and introduce her to you! I hope that you will take some time out and explore her blog posts as well. Thank you so much for letting me interview you! Tell us more about Elysian Artiste. Where did the name come from? I love exotic sounding words and I stumbled across the word Elysian. ... Continue Reading...
Jael’s Inspirational Bravery + Journal Prompt
Do you feel brave, or wish you could be more brave? I know I do. Bravery is the inner confidence and boldness that helps us to face our difficulties. It's something that we admire, but don't even realize we have at times. There's one woman whose bravery inspires me. Her name was Jael. You may have never heard of her, so I'll tell you a little bit about her story. If you'd like to read it for yourself, it's in the Bible in the book of Judges, chapter 4. During Jael's time, the ... Continue Reading...
A Lesson From the #metoo Hashtag
Hey there! If you’ve been paying attention to Twitter or the news lately, you’re familiar with the #metoo hashtag. Tarana Burke, who is a social activist used the phrase “me too” to call attention to sexual abuse. Last year, multiple women started accusing Hollywood executives of abuse. An actress encouraged women who had also been abused to use the hashtag #metoo on social media. It went viral. Women from all around the world have been sharing their personal stories and flooding our ... Continue Reading...
Social Media Blues + Journal Prompt
Social media is so powerful. It connects us with people from all over the world. Some who we know personally, and some who we’ll never physically meet. It keeps us in tune with our friends, and in touch with our family and acquaintances. Every now and then, social media stops being fun and becomes a frustration. If you’ve ever suffered from the social media blues, you know what I mean. Have you ever been home on a weekend scrolling through your timeline and seen photos of your friends at ... Continue Reading...
