As I prepared for and celebrated Good Friday and Easter Sunday, I was often reminded of the metaphor of graves being turned to gardens. This has been a meaningful lesson in my life for many, many years (along with other similar messages), but “grave to garden” gains meaning as I reflect on Jesus’s death and
April is “Celebrate Diversity Month” and one way I like to do this in my own life is by reading diverse books. These books provide a new perspective, whether it’s that of someone of a different race, culture, country, etc. By reading diverse books, I learn about things I would never be able to actually
In honor of Women’s History Month, I felt like it was necessary to talk about a problem that plagues the female population. (If you are a man, don’t stop reading! This problem is also relevant to you, too.) Something I have faced since I was a child, heard first hand from others in my life,
Lake Life I am a lake girl. I grew up two minutes from Lake Murray in South Carolina, so I spent a lot of time there, especially during the summers. My dad and uncle both owned boats, so I am no stranger to riding in a boat on the lake. Even though we had a
The Labels You Wear I think it’s nearly impossible to make it through life without picking up a label or two. If someone else isn’t slapping a label on you, you are doing it to yourself. Me? I’ve worn many, many labels. The smart one. The shy kid. The introvert. The missionary. The nurse. The
It’s no secret that life is hard, and I think it just gets harder as we approach the end of a year. The time changes and days grow shorter. Holidays are right around the corner, and while they bring fun, they can also bring a lot of stress. There are goals to accomplish at work
I finally got to check Italy off of my travel bucket list, and it did not disappoint! Keep reading for some tips and tricks for a vacation in Italy! My husband and I took a 2-week vacation in Italy in September-October of this year! We visited Milan, Lake Como, Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Sorrento, and Rome.
Working at a job where I have a summer break is such a unique experience. It is a blessing in so many ways, but it is also a little bit of a curse too, at least for me. It involves taking time to transition from the school year…and then taking time again to transition from
I can’t believe it is June and that summer is officially right around the corner!!! This is the perfect time to decide what books you want on your TBR (to be read) list for the months of June and July. I want to help you out by giving you my personal summer book recommendations! I
Written By: Olga (Good Movie Finder) Films about mental disorders are pretty popular in cinema. Such topics arouse constant interest due to the unique plots and the main characters’ eccentric behaviors. Today, I want to share with you movies about women and mental health, films whose heroines had problems with their perception of reality. (Be