Tag Archives: Life

Who Are You?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by lightthelie

I mean really, who are you? Give me the deep. Give me the real. Give me the vulnerable. Give me the pain. Give me the joy. Who are you? A couple months ago, a friend of mine brought this question … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Encouragement | Tagged Advice, Alone, Community, deep, Friendship, Intentional, known, Life, Love, Stranger, Work | 10 Comments

Rushing with Grace

Posted on October 15, 2014 by lightthelie

There are going to be days when we have to rush. We have to rush because of earlier choices we’ve made. We’ll watch the clock and wish for more time, but we’ll see it continue ticking away without a care … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, Peace, School | Tagged Accomplishment, Criticism, encouragement, Grace, Life, Rush, school, Success, Time, Work | 18 Comments

Surviving Divorce as a Teenager

Posted on October 14, 2014 by lightthelie

They say 50% of marriages end in divorce. The statistic was only a number until my family became a part of that statistic. They say as we get older, we handle divorce better. They say it is easier. They say not … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, Family | Tagged Children, Divorce, encouragement, Hindsight, Hope, Life, Love, Marriage, Parents, Survival, Teenager, Tips | 23 Comments

You’re More Than A Stranger

Posted on October 13, 2014 by lightthelie

I don’t know your name. In fact, I can’t even recall your face–for you are a master of disguise. You don’t wear a cape and you are as humble as they come. Remember the time you held the door open … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Encouragement | Tagged Acts of Kindness, Affirm, Alone, Busy, Community, encouragement, Every day, Hero, Life, Stranger, thankful | 29 Comments

Not Just A Dream

Posted on October 9, 2014 by lightthelie

Earlier this week I drove by an empty lot with a for sale sign posted in the front. This lot has sat empty for 10 years due to the murder of two precious, beautiful, teenage girls. Two small crosses sit … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Encouragement | Tagged Accomplishment, Dream, encouragement, Hope, Life, Love, Redemption, Safe, Teenager, Work | 41 Comments

5 Misconceptions of Forgiveness

Posted on October 6, 2014 by lightthelie

So you forgave them. Why does it still hurt so much? Maybe we have been thinking forgiveness is something it’s not. (and some cutie pictures of my baby girl with no correlation to the topic other than something cute to … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, Freedom | Tagged Bondage, Choice, encouragement, Forgiveness, Friendship, Healing, hurt, Lie, Life, Love, Misconceptions, Restoration | 17 Comments

The Curse Of A Sibling: They Sure Make Life Harder

Posted on October 1, 2014 by lightthelie

It’s the person we have both blessed and cursed. Our best friend who also sits ranked number one on the “Enemies Most Wanted” list. We protect them and we know how to get them where it hurts the most. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, Freedom | Tagged Brother, encouragement, Faith, Family, Freedom, Hate, Life, Love, Protect, Rival, Sibling, Sister | 25 Comments

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Posted on September 24, 2014 by lightthelie

The question we are all asked as 5 year olds, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Maybe they ask us because “it’s cute.” Maybe they have all the best intentions in the world, but is there something more … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, School | Tagged Accomplishment, Career, College, encouragement, Happiness, High School, Job, Life, Teenager, Work, Worth | 34 Comments

When we can’t see what is waiting for us at the top.

Posted on September 22, 2014 by lightthelie

Life sometimes offers us amazing opportunities. Once in a lifetime chances, and we have the decision to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Often without hesitation we scream back at life ‘YES’ fully encouraged and ready to take on the journey before … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Encouragement | Tagged Accomplishment, Beauty, Community, encouragement, Fishing, Goal, Hike, Hope, Inspiration, Life, Nature | 11 Comments

Expectation, Expectation, Expectation, Who?

Posted on September 19, 2014 by lightthelie

Why do we do what we do? The clothes we put on, the food we consume, the chores we do, the work we accomplish, and all of the extracurricular activities we take a part in. Is it to live a better life? Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, Fight | Tagged Accomplishment, Dream, encouragement, Expectations, Happiness, Hope, Identity, Lies, Life, Self | 22 Comments