The United States Constitution states according to Amendment I: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. The United States of America is […]
What can you feel? What can you hear? What happens when we take a moment to slow down? What is it that we will see? It’s that time of year when the air begins to warm up. It’s when you start seeing the buttercups adorning your yard and hearing the birds chirping their favorite tune. Spring is the season of […]
My favorite holiday is – without a doubt – Christmas. I love everything about it. I love what it celebrates and how it makes our traditions and memories so special.Christmas is a time of giving. I love going out and finding the perfect present for those special people in my life. The best part of Christmas shopping for me is […]
Mental Health. What is it? Why is it important? Mental health refers to our cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. Our mental health can affect our daily lives, our physical health, and our relationships with friends and family. It’s a huge part of our everyday lives. Just like we can have physical issues, such as sickness or broken bones, we can […]
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~Jeremiah 29:11 We go about every day, going to work and planning our lives out for as far ahead as we can foreshadow. We start planning since we are young. We […]
I opened the window of my kitchen to let in the fresh air. As I made my breakfast, I noticed something different. I ran to the front door and walked outside. “Finally,” I thought out loud. I could feel the cool breeze on my face, and it felt so refreshing. This summer had been much hotter than previous years, and […]
If you have a Netflix account, then you probably have scrolled past the show “13 Reasons Why.” If you have not heard about this show, it centers on the suicide of a teenage girl named Hannah Baker. Her decision to end her life is explained through a collection of cassette tapes that she leaves behind, blaming the people responsible for […]
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” ~Neale Donald Walsch This quote is so very true, and it is such an inspiration to me. Life is crazy, and it can be quite scary at times. Some people say that we need to stay in our comfort zones and that we need to stick to the things that we […]
Thursday, May 3rd was the National Day of Prayer. I’m so thankful that our nation has a day for us to commemorate prayer. I believe that prayer is one of the most important concepts of being a Christian. Prayer, along with the Holy Spirit, is our connection to God. Some people say that it is the world’s greatest wireless connection. […]
A bridge. I stand in the middle of the road, looking from end to end. Should I go forward, or should I go back? Should I go home? Or should I take a leap of faith? Going back means I’m weak, because I’m not strong enough to leave. But could it prove that I am strong? If I endure, I’d […]
Emily Jean 