Turn Hurt Within To Loving Out

I was raised sheltered. The more I learn about the world and commonalities in other people's stories that are missing from my own, the more evident that becomes. 'Porn' was a whispered hush-hush word growing up. I always was the last to learn about anything in regards to human sexuality. And here I am, 23 …

What Inspires

What do puppies and new people and God stories and random acts of kindness and men ridiculously in love with Jesus have in common? You'll just have to click on the link to find out!

Why I Prayed Last Night To Stay Single

A tad countercultural, yes? I get asked quite often (now that I'm nearing spinster, crazy cat lady age at 23...feel free to catch the dripping sarcasm with a bucket) if I'm single, in a relationship, talking to anyone, etc. I've challenged myself this month with Thanksgiving and a new year right around the corner to …

telling all: body image

Body image: The subjective picture or mental image of one's own body. With complete transparency, this has been one of the greatest strongholds in my life. It started when I was 8-years old and mistaken for a boy by a server at Perkins, despite wearing a pink and purple floral dress. (Side note, never let your daughter …