Have you ever been really, really 100% positive about something … only to find out later that you were 100% wrong? When I was a teen, I hated being wrong. Even now, I don’t really like it. But God has been gracious to work gently in my life in pointing out how my arrogance isn’t just dangerous, but destructive.

If you’ve got your quiet time down to a science (or if you’ve been feeling spiritually “bored” lately), this could be a great time to introduce a new spiritual discipline or two into your life.

I think it makes sense for me to start this article with a confession. Being consistent in my “quiet time” used to be a big struggle for me — particularly when I was in middle and high school. I knew it was important, but definitely didn’t prioritize it as much as I could’ve.

Looking for a fun summer project? You might’ve just found it with natural tie-dyeing! Playing with my food has never been funner, tbh.

I was honored to chat about my why for starting Light Speaks Loudest and how our subscription boxes are designed to bring light and love into the lives of teen girls 13-17 years old.

It would be an understatement to say 2020 didn’t turn out as expected. Dreams for last year — or this year — may have been stripped right out from under your feet. But if you were given one wish to turn this new year around, what would you want?

A couple years ago, I did something I never thought I would do. I signed up for a half marathon to run through Walt Disney World. To the girl who volunteered to do extra sit-ups and push-ups instead of running the mile in elementary school — it was a monumental moment. There was just one small problem. 

I’m 100% a gift person. But *confession time* I’m not always great about buying gifts that arrive on time (whoops). If you’re anything like me, here are four last-minute gifts you can probably make or buy with stuff you already have:

When it comes to the holidays, I like to keep things simple. Dark chocolate covered cuties are one of my favorite recipes because they're healthy, delicious and easy to make — basically all it takes is a microwave and 30 minutes!

Our society is obsessed with image. On one hand, it’s understandable. We all want to be liked and let our best sides shine. But there’s a dark side to this, too. How many “likes” does it take to prove that you are worth something?

What is depression, you might ask, and how is it really different from just feelings of sadness? How is it different from when you lost your grandma, your favorite dog or cat, or when your best friend moved away?

About a year ago, I realized how much my phone was taking over my life. When grabbing boba with friends, I'd check my phone every few minutes. When studying, I'd suddenly be on Instagram even though I literally just checked it a few minutes before. I'd get anxious if I went out of the house without my phone.

Did you know the United States has a population of more than 300 million people? As a nation, we have a huge variety of backgrounds, cultures and identities represented. The U.S. isn’t only racially and ethnically diverse, though — it’s made up of many types of diversity …

How many times have you asked a friend at school how she’s doing and she replied with something like this: “I’ll be fine as soon as this biology test is over.” Or “I’ll be happy once I’m done with this busy week.”