I woke up and instantly felt discomfort. I grabbed for my phone to google my aching symptoms. The morning AC felt extra cool. The coffee tasted extra bitter. I needed to know what was wrong with my body. This isn’t the first time I’ve diagnosed myself. When something feels wrong, I jump to find answers… Continue reading How to Not Allow Your Emotions To Consume You: Part 2 of 3
How to Not Allow Your Emotions Consume You: Part 1 of 3
I was 15. We finished performing our play. Back on the bus, we could pull out our phones. I smiled when I saw the notification. My heart sank as I swiped to read the message. Hot tears could not stop streaming down my face. Excitement for Chick Fil A continued to buzz around me. But… Continue reading How to Not Allow Your Emotions Consume You: Part 1 of 3
A Pandemic Doesn’t Prohibit God’s Prosperous Plans
There wasn’t a pandemic when I graduated in 2018, but I experienced a halt in my plans due to external, as well as internal, factors. I planned to go to Peru, with a group of strangers, the week after I graduated for a mission trip. That is, until I sought counsel from my parents which… Continue reading A Pandemic Doesn’t Prohibit God’s Prosperous Plans
How Does The Cross Change My Identity
The symbol of easter is a cross. Yes, it used to stand for death, but now it means more. “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24) The cross means we have the choice to accept the… Continue reading How Does The Cross Change My Identity
3 Steps To Go From Fear To Freedom
What is something you fear? If your answer to my question is spiders, my best advice is to consider investing in a can of raid rather than burning your house down or waiting on your husband to get home. To those of you who answer the question with an emotional fear, this post is for… Continue reading 3 Steps To Go From Fear To Freedom
How to Swap Stress for Stillness
Do you put a lot on yourself? Does life thrust undesirable circumstances on you? Whatever is the cause of your stress, know you are not alone. I’ve had my fair share of periods of stress. I’ve learned a lot in those (mostly) self-inflicted seasons of busyness: Trying harder only leads to burn outNo one is… Continue reading How to Swap Stress for Stillness
3 Ways To Get Rid Of Your Road Rage
My husband is the sweetest. Until someone cuts him off while driving. I always feel safe with my husband except on the road sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, his driving is great. It’s his road rage that has my eyes widening. I define road rage as getting angry with someone else’s driving. This doesn’t always… Continue reading 3 Ways To Get Rid Of Your Road Rage
2 Ways To Grow Your Relationships With Your Words
Have you ever experienced a relationship that’s been wounded from a harsh spoken word or neglected from a lack of unspoken words? I’ve experienced the struggle firsthand. I learned the hard way: words are crucial within a relationship/friendship. “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for… Continue reading 2 Ways To Grow Your Relationships With Your Words
Defining Yourself
Who loves when a teacher on the first day of school would say “Okay now let’s go around the room and introduce ourselves. Say at least 3 things about yourself”? Not me. You have only a few seconds to think of what you’re going to say. Times up. What 3 things would you say? Today,… Continue reading Defining Yourself
What To Do With a Disoriented Identity
“She said you’re a spoiled flirt.” Only she probably didn’t use such a nice word. Having my friends inform me what someone called me behind me back was paralyzing. I don’t know about you, but once my identity is attacked I start to scrutinize every angle of myself wondering if it might be true. Am… Continue reading What To Do With a Disoriented Identity
Britney Froese 