Lately, I have noticed a pattern in the media revolving around being brave – a pattern I like to call “The Movement of Awakening Courage”. From Disney’s movie “Brave”, to Taylor Swift singing “Shake It Off”, you can see empowerment is everywhere. Do you remember the Sound of Music? I used to love that movie…
Dealing With Rejection (Part 3)
We are now at the last post for the series “Dealing with Rejection”. Click HERE to view the full series. Rejection can be your protection. Understanding that rejection is not always an “attack” against you can help you to see it as an opportunity, and ultimately as God’s protection in your life. Surprisingly, rejection can…
Living in Grace
Hi again, Princesses! My name is April, and I’m a good friend of Katya’s. (Remember me from the Examining Love series?) I’m so excited that Katya asked me to write to you girls again; having a little voice in your lives is an honor I don’t take lightly at all. When I found out that…
Examining Love: Love is Patient and Not Easily Angered
I can’t tell you how honored I am to have an opportunity to share a little bit of my story with you. I’m all about being real and honest, even when the truth is ugly, because it gives people a chance to see just how beautifully good God has been to me. My life is…
Examining Love: Love is Unfailing, Perseveres and is not Delightful in Evil or Self-Seeking
First, I would like to say a huge thank you to Kat! I really feel honored that you would think of me to participate in this series. Okay, so “Love perseveres and is not delightful in evil” and “Love is unfailing and not self-seeking” are the two statements Kat is having me write about. When…
A Thought on Thoughts
Last week was Thanksgiving and it was DELICIOUS (the food, not the holiday). I made some yummy vegan/gluten-free dishes, Baked Veggies & Quinoa and Pasta with Spinach. So good and healthy too! I’m actually going to post the recipes soon for both of them. I tried doing this Pumpkin Bar dessert thing… it came out….interestingly, so let’s…