Hope :: Season of Sacrifice

For those who follow the Christian calendar, two Wednesdays ago was Ash Wednesday and it kicked off the season of Lent. This means it’s a season of giving up something for the forty days leading up to Easter. Growing up, it was only my Catholic friends who participated in Lent, so I never thought anythingContinue reading “Hope :: Season of Sacrifice”

Hope :: Running on Empty

I am a people-pleaser. I always have been, but I’m hoping I won’t always be… There’s nothing wrong with wanting the people around you to be happy and successful. The issue comes in when you sacrifice yourself and you own joy and peace to please other people. Yes, life sometimes comes with sacrifice. Sometimes weContinue reading “Hope :: Running on Empty”