"Nothing, she thought, will ever be the same." - Stay in the Castle. Remorseful, broken, alone- the once lively and hopeful princess felt her hot tears cascading down her face as she witnessed her prince solemnly gallop away, never to be seen again. This past week, a woman of God whom I largely admire, lent …
// Worth the Wait in Gold //
Growing up, I've usually been somewhat of an optimist. I've always had a thing for happy endings, fairytales, if you will. So naturally,I've always dreamed of one day experiencing my very own. I've dreamed of one day , meeting my Prince Charming as he dashes into my life accompanied with a white horse and an …
// Surrender your Insecurities //
Okay, let's just be real here for a second. No one is perfect. People have flaws, and it's okay. Some days, your hair is going to be frizzy. It happens. Some days, your skin is going to break out. It happens. Some days, you just need a greasy burger and fries. It happens. Some days, …
// Let your Gentleness be Evident. //
Let your gentleness be evident. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines "gentleness" as "the quality or state of being gentle; especially : mildness of manners or disposition." Gentleness is a firm hand with a faint touch. It is a tender, compassionate approach toward others' weaknesses and impediments. A gentle person is truthful, kind and passionate. Someone …
// Less me – More Him //
Recently, I found that among the increasing "to-do's" that stain my schedule, I barely find to breathe....minor exaggeration, I know, however, you get the point. Such a schedule ever so often forces me to relegate God to a few minutes of my daily routine, and in no way is demoting the Creator of the …
// Let Go and Let God- Learning to Follow in God’s Will //
Graduating highschool is a tremendous attainment. A sense of fulfillment engulfs your being as you triumph across stage to procure that tiny, yet powerful piece of paper- the piece of paper that immediately becomes the gatekeeper of your future; the contributor to your hopes and aspirations. You're on cloud nine........ and then it hits. High …
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// Enjoy the Footprints of Today //
"I can't wait to be a grown up. I don't have to wake up early for school, and I can go to bed whenever I want." (- Delaney, six years old.) Oh, how ignorant I was towards the responsibilities of adulthood and the uncharted essence of time. My oblivion regarding the superficiality of time's shortness …
//Starting your day with a ‘lil more than coffee//
Growing up, I've never been much of a morning person. I remember just how passionately I dreaded those early school mornings. "Wake up, it's time for school! Hurry, we can't be late!" Oh, how shudder-some those few, simple words were to my ten-year old self. After all, was there nothing more to mornings than crusty eyes, messy hair, and alarm clocks? Nevertheless, I've grown …
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