Dating with Standards
Years ago I attended a high school summer camp retreat, and one night, one of our adult leaders corralled all of us girls into a room,...
An Open Letter to My Future Husband: Why I Wait
Dear Future Husband, I want to save myself for you–not just my virginity, but all of me. My heart, my kisses, my flirtations, my love–I...
It's Okay to Need Help
It's hard to ask for help sometimes. It involves admitting you have a problem, placing your trust in someone else, and risking...
Tips for Finding Emotional Healing and Happiness in Life
Talk to God (Prayer). When I'm at my lowest, I talk to God. I'll go somewhere quiet and literally talk out loud to God. I also have a...
A Love Letter to God (for the Single Ladies)
Beautiful God, Author of all love stories, Creator of love itself, Holder of my heart, And Protector of my life, Please help me to feel...
Where's Waldo and Dating?!
This note is dedicated to all those continuing the search to find their future spouse. I know exactly how you feel. Finding the right...
Defund Planned Parenthood
When asked to give reasons why I want to see Planned Parenthood defunded, I found myself frozen in confusion. It goes back to the...
The Catholic Church: The Bearer of Truth
The desire to know the truth is within each one of us. But, what is truth? Can we really ever know the truth? How do we know something is...
A Promise
Imagine being surrounded by 500 of your peers. Everyone is staring at you as someone asks you a question: “Are you married?” You might...
My Cup Overflows
Have you ever heard of the saying, “ Don't cry over spilled milk”? I'm betting you have...but what does it mean? People use it to say...