You’ve all heard about Abraham Lincoln. Whether it was from his leadership in the American Civil War or his presidency, everyone generally knows about the life and legacy of this unforgettable man. However, few know the specifics about his character, his amiable personality, some of his biggest achievements, and his many overcome challenges.  While most […]

55 years was all Louisa May Alcott needed to make a significant  difference in this world. Her bravery, boldness, passion, hardwork, faith, love, charity, and determination still inspire the world today.  Lousia May Alcott was born in Pennsylvania to a poor yet loving family. Poverty was a hardship for Lousia but it urged her to […]

You may have wondered about Mister Rogers at some point in your life. You may have seen an episode of his world-renowned TV hit Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Or perhaps you were curious what significance the number 143 held for Fred. From his birth in 1928 to his last day in 2003, Mister Rogers led with […]

Many people ask: How can you follow a God who allows bad things to happen?   Corrie ten Boom’s life shows us the answer. Her relationship with God is what kept her going. Corrie loved the Lord and her faith was very strong. She was influenced by her devoted father Casper and beloved sister Betsy. Their faith and love for Jewish people kept them together and strengthened their family.  […]

Abe Lincoln was a humble and determined man who grew up in poverty with hardly any formal education. Even through these hardships he worked hard, taught himself and never gave up—which did lead to him becoming the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln’s life shows that perseverance and effort can overcome difficult times. […]

Depression and anxiety are emotions that people struggle with. This mental state can make life challenging. Nearly 20% of teens and young adults struggle with depression and anxiety. This is the stage in life where  most people are still trying to find who they are and what their purpose is. Depression and anxiety affect all […]

Social media—when free speech and the uninformed collide. Don’t get me wrong, there is some solid gold on social platforms: tutorials, educational content, people promoting their businesses, cat videos . . . the list goes on.  But we’re not here to talk about that.  If you use social media for some of the things mentioned […]

Opportunities to compare yourself arise at every moment. When you are on your phone or even surrounded by your friends, comparing thoughts and ideas often creep into your subconscious. You may not fully realize it at first, but these thoughts materializing from comparison can lead you to feel that who you are, what you look […]

So many of us struggle with insecurity or anxiety about our outward appearance—it’s hard not to. And yet we wonder, “Why is everyone worried about their outward look, why does everyone care about what others might think, and when will everyone understand they don’t need to worry about this?   Jesus even asks why we worry about these things: “And which of you by […]

What’s the reason for so many teens feeling alone? If we look at the opposite of loneliness, we find accompanied, sociable, popular. But what if it was deeper than that? What if we dove into the root of feeling lonely, the root of why people isolate themselves? I would argue it’s due to the absence […]