As I devoured a couple pieces of Dove chocolate last night (Confession: Before Dinner), I took a second to read the famous sayings on the inside of the wrappers. One, in particular, hit me in the face. Don’t talk about it, just be about it. Does this not describe our generation? We love to talk…
Author: Courtney Stroup
I am a Christian, wife, teacher, daughter, and friend. I’m a young woman in search of living this blessed life Christ gave me — to the fullest. Let’s not waste time with fake fronts and facades. Real, authentic living is where it’s at. I love laughter, food, uniqueness, and casual (or heated) conversation.
Chrestotes.
I don’t for a moment think that mediocre kindness is what Christ has called us – His Followers – to.
“I’m just joking…”
Are you really, though? Five Things to Remember When You’re Joking Jokes aren’t always funny. Others get hurt from careless jokes and thoughtless teases more than you know. In the past, I would easily laugh off jokes from my peers so they did not think I was offended. I’m over that. Check your jokes. Do…
The J O U R N E Y. Part One.
Let’s face it. Life is a messy thing. There is no manual titled The One Way to Do Life Right. Oh, how I wish there was! I am at a different spot in life than many of my friends, relatives, and coworkers. I’m at a completely different spot in life than I was just six…
Seven ways to make your listening skills better.
Listening is a skill many of us need to brush up on. Myself included. Just this week, I was confronted with the criticism that sometimes I don’t put as much effort into listening to those around me as I should. Ouch. That hurt. However, the more I look into that criticism, I realize that it was…
No happiness leaks.
I’m tired of letting small things or unmet, wishful expectations or random, dumpy situations get in the way and – frankly – create opportunities for my happiness to leak out.
Local Adventure: Jacobs’ Family Orchard
Lifestyle – Travel/Adventure: My desire is to have a versatile blog – having a little bit of everything for everybody. In this endeavor, I will branch into posting about visits to certain attractions, cities, states, restaurants, etc. This will consist of reviews, pictures, things-to-do, prices, tips, and the like. Some posts, like today’s, will highlight…
Take the first step.
Sometimes, it is just about taking the first step. The step of obedience. The step of trust. The step of faith.
It’s OK.
Let’s be real. The road of life is full of twists and turns, foggy curves, confusing signs, and too many bumps and potholes to count. It’s not all bad, but sometimes it surely feels like it! So many people are going through life – day in and day out – carrying so much baggage. They…
Truths for your Monday blues.
God’s strength is made perfect in your weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) If you are a child of God, all things in your life – no matter how impossible they seem – are working together for GOOD. (Romans 8:28) When you just don’t know how to pray or what to say, the Spirit is making intercession…
Authentica Vitae 