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...
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...
