“Maybe it’s that I’m in my twenties, or perhaps it’s just the human condition, but I’m always looking to the next thing. I often forget to realize where I am in the moment, especially when I’m waiting for something else to begin…”

Read along as Katelyn walks us through a tough life lesson this week -- learning to be fully present where you are despite wanting to be elsewhere in life. Where you are now is a moment worth living in.

As Ferris Bueller said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Bueller might have been a high school character, but his quip rings true.

In this week’s blog, Nyla looks back on her time as a college student, and reflects on what she wishes she had known then. Whether you were ever a college student or are just a 20-something looking for some advice, you might find Nyla’s thoughts insightful and maybe just a little relatable!

What do you do when you unknowingly place your worth in what you do? Katelyn cried and fell into a dark place for several months. By the grace of God, she didn’t stay there. Read long as she retells her story and how she’s learning to put her worth in what really matters.

The first time I remember really feeling the pang of being a single person in ministry was my sophomore year of college. This was the year I transferred universities, and I was working for a church in my new college city. It was the end of my first semester, and I was at our staff Christmas party. Of the 10 or so people on staff within ministry focus, I was the only single person. Everyone else was between their early 20’s and mid-40’s, and I was the only unmarried one…

We lose ourselves when we compare who we are and what we have to others. We forget our value and what we bring to the collective table of humanity. Comparison costs you who you are. Let’s reclaim ourselves and who God has made us to be.

We’re often used to comparing ourselves to others, but what do we do when we compare our loved ones to others? In this post, Nyla shares her experience comparing her husband to others’ spouses, and how she moved from discontentment with her husband to gratitude.

Have you ever made a choice you deeply regretted? Me, too. The decisions that I cringe at when I think back to them, they all have something in common. I made the choice out of fear, and not because God told me to. Here’s what I’ve learned from those experiences to seek God and his wisdom first.

The fall always brings about pruning. Plants die or go dormant to survive the winter. Oftentimes, people will cut back their plants until they are nearly to the point of dying in order that they may grow back stronger the following year. Nature can teach us some of the most beautiful lessons, and here Kinsley shares some lessons she’s learned from the autumns and winters of her life.

Christmas is now just five days away, and our blog team is reflecting on our favorite holiday traditions. Whether you’re already full of Christmas cheer or need a little help boosting your spirits, we hope you’ll enjoy walking down our own memory lanes of Christmas!

My grandma loves to sew, and when I was younger she, my mom and I made quilts. It was always special when I got to choose the fabric and design. Then, to my childlike mind, magic happened and a quilt was created. A blanket sewn with love, memories and warmth came out of the tattered threads and mismatched pieces of material. Gratitude can do the same in our lives. It’s a lifeline to God.

It’s what some of us consider the best time of the year — pumpkin spice season! Nyla shares some of her favorite pumpkin breakfast recipes on the blog, but you can enjoy them anytime of day. And, if you aren’t a pumpkin fan, you can easily leave out or substitute something else for this popular gourd. Enjoy!

The world will often tell us we’ve failed when we walk away from something, but we know that doesn’t take into account specific situations and struggles. Sometimes it’s the wise, healthy, loving and responsible thing to not finish something. Read along as Nyla talks about some things she’s walked away from and how she relied on God to do so.