A wise-beyond-her-years college student at a local university perpetually reached out and took adventure by the hand in every opportunity she possessed. Carrying her discerning …
Death Up Close
When I was 10 years old, I had to go through one of the toughest ordeals of my life: a life and death situation. That …
Do You Suppose?
“Do you suppose she’s a wildflower?”– Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland When you think about it, some of the most beautiful flowers are wild. For those …
When “How Far Have You Gone?” Goes Too Far
I’d like to preface this by saying that what I’m writing about is scary for me. It’s uncomfortable. But because I’m so scared, this topic …
The Monsters Inside of Me
Loneliness. Sadness. Jealousy. Nervousness. Emptiness. These are the monsters that live inside of me. These monsters never used to exist; now they occupy every empty …
The Bridge to Somewhere
In my hometown we have a bridge that seemingly goes nowhere, and so we call it the Bridge to Nowhere. Possibilities are endless, choices are …
Healing Is Inevitable
When the first sledding-worthy day in Indiana arrives, boots get tugged out of the back of the closet and layers become a must. Although accumulating …
Lessons Learned from 24 Hours Without Complaining
Not too long ago, I came across this post (via SwissMiss) in which the author challenges her readers to stop complaining for just one day. I don’t …
An Open Letter to a Church Kid
To the person who spent a majority of your life growing up in church: After all those Sundays, it became ritual. We sat in the …