Disclaimer: This post is part of The Open Letter Collective, and is written by a friend or anonymous contributor. All posts written by Lauren Smith will be signed with her green signature. Dear child of divorce, You grew up in a different kind of normal. Your normal is waking up, and trying to remember whose … More An Open Letter to A Child of Divorce
“God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And he said, ‘Say this to the people of Israel, I AM has sent me to you.’” – Exodus 3:14 Hello Everyone! I’m grateful to Lauren for giving me this opportunity to include a piece in her identity series! I want to take us back to the … More What does it Mean When God says, “I AM?”
Hello Friends! Last week, I created a post that kickstarted the theme for this summer: identity. I talked about how we are not losers or failures. Rather, we are cherished, powerful, and saved through our Lord! God, the Creator of the universe, took time to make you and me. He uniquely created everyone of us … More The Unthinkable You-By Louie Giglio
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we should be and embracing who we are.” –Brené Brown (Cover image by Michelle Wingard) Identity (noun): a) sameness of essential or generic character in different instances (Merriam-Webster) b) the fact of being who or what a person or thing is (Oxford) c) … More Let’s Talk About It: Identity
Cover Image by Christian Ladinos “What, like it’s hard?” -Elle Woods, Legally Blonde The day is almost here! We are in the final countdown until you walk across that glorious stage. YOU did it! Every late night, study session, coffee break, Blackboard quiz, final exam, hours of class, and group projects have led you to … More An Open Letter to The Soon-to-Be Graduate
Hi friends! I have some exciting news for you! Over the past few months I have been praying and brainstorming about what I’d like to see on the blog this summer. The Honest Pursuit is meant to be a place for honesty and vulnerability to take root and encourage anyone who reads these words. A … More The Open Letter Collective
Cover Image by Michelle Wingard Skin /skin/ noun The thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal. Com·fort·a·ble /kəmfərdəb(ə)l, ˈkəmftərbəl/ adjective Providing physical ease and relaxation. noun A warm quilt. Skin the largest organ of the body one that covers every part of … More Skin
