More than 2.3 million people watched Jeremy and Audrey Roloff get married on TLC’s hit show “Little People, Big World,” and their love story has captivated countless audiences ever since. Though the two no longer star on the show, they continue to share their heart and their lives with the public through social media, their … Continue reading ‘A Love Letter Life’ Q&A With Audrey Roloff
Whether we’re chatting with a stranger or hanging out with our bestie, one of the beautiful things about human relationships is that different people bring out different aspects of ourselves. Some people bring out the extroverted, talkative sides of personalities, while others draw out our more reserved, pensive qualities. It all depends on how we … Continue reading Creating An Environment of Authenticity
O, the power of kindness So gentle, loving, meek, It is indeed a language Even the dumb can speak; The deaf can understand it, It sheds a shining ray; Then let us strive to make it Our guide from day to day. Eva Alice Kindness, as this poem suggests, needs no words in order to … Continue reading Practicing Small, Random Acts of Kindness
This past winter, I had the pleasure of speaking with author and activist Anny Donewald about her incredible faith journey and how she uses her past in the sex industry in order to teach other women about their worth and fill them with hope through the love of God. For those unfamiliar with her story, … Continue reading The Confidant Embodied: Anny Donewald
When it seems like all of our friends are getting married, having kids, purchasing houses or settling into careers before us, how are we supposed to feel? Is it possible to maintain true excitement for them without comparing their circumstances to ours? In such situations we’re often first told not to measure ourselves against others, but … Continue reading Being OK With Being Last
As one of nine children, I’m never short of a sister to call for advice or a brother to hang out with when I’m bored. There are several perks of having a lot of siblings, but the best part is just the sheer amount of affection and support that we have for each other. Despite … Continue reading Coping With Family Conflict
When was the last time you experienced a random act of kindness? Last week, I received a call from an old friend out of the blue and it was such a pleasant, unexpected surprise. We hadn't caught up in awhile and he just wanted to know how I was doing. It was a simple gesture to be sure, … Continue reading Not-So-Random Acts of Kindness
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Most of us have heard this phrase countless times, but its message couldn’t be further from the truth. We know that words are, in fact, able to hurt us. What we speak to one another has the power either to do good … Continue reading The Power of Affirmation