Writing to encourage, inspire, and motivate people in whatever season they are currently in.
I recently watched the newly released documentary on Discovery+, “Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed,” and also binge listened to several hours of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast. Both of these hit soooo close to home. It was as if they read my journals about the things I experienced for 8 years, and there... Continue Reading →
Writing has been my go to way of processing since I was a teenager. I don’t write everyday, but definitely at least once a month for the past 17 years (minus a year & a half at the end of high school/beginning college). But I’ve been so exhausted & worn out these past few months... Continue Reading →
With graduation season underway, this is a time for people to look back and reflect on the past few years. Years that went by way too fast. Walking away with new memories... some painful, some joyful. Maybe you’re Just A Young Optimist who is hope filled about the future. Whatever mood you’re graduating with, “Way Back... Continue Reading →
A few years ago I said I wanted to become a reader, and I’m happy to say that this year it finally happened. 13 books this year (not including the Bible)!! For someone who hated reading, that’s major! I found that I’m not a kindle/e-reader type of person. I like to see, physically touch, and... Continue Reading →
At what age does fear kick in? Have you ever seen a toddler or elementary school kid playing? I remember when I was in elementary, and would climb to the top of the jungle gym, do flips, use my legs to hang upside down, and swing from bar to bar (skipping some), with no fear... Continue Reading →
This week, I had (and still experiencing) an in your face reminder of how fragile life is. We literally can’t take anything or anyone for granted. I’ve always tried to encourage people to not wait until xyz before they live out the very specific purpose God placed in them.... stop waiting till you get enough... Continue Reading →
Laura Obehi 