rebelling against low expectations
The air is growing heavy with humidity, the mosquitoes are biting, and the glaring sun is making temperatures soar… at least, where I live. This is an exciting precursor to anyone who has ever been to (or worked at) a summer camp before. Fun is just around the corner, right? If you have been at a camp in the past, you know it isn’t all rosy fun and kickball games. Camp provides...
There are days where all I want to do is curl up in a dark corner, cower in defeat, and lament my life. Nothing goes the way I think I deserve it should go. Whether in my family, relationships, at my work, or in my heart, my focus becomes misplaced and I begin pitying myself because life is not all it was once cracked up to be. Life hurts. I know. But I’ve been learning some pretty...
Life is hard. You know it, and I know it. Circumstances can be painful, relationships can be messy, and sometimes our hearts simply grow exhausted. Christian, I want to encourage you today. Are you going through something that feels too big to handle? Are you depressed and waiting for your dormant soul to awaken? Are you discontent with where God has you in life right now? If those ideas sound...
“Be true to your heart.” “BeYOUtiful.” “Do what makes you happy.” “Just be yourself.” We’ve all heard them. The self esteem pep talks about loving yourself, and being true to your feelings. It’s all over the media, and it is encouraged in society as a remedy to many of our dilemmas. Sounds good, right? May I humbly point out, my friends...
rebelling against low expectations
