Hello, my lovely friends! The fall weather has arrived here in Pennsylvania, and it’s time to bring out all the fall vibes with everything pumpkin and spice. This week, I’m sharing my favorite bagel recipe accompanied by a delightfully fall cream cheese. Keep reading for pictures and my notes on the recipe, or feel free…
Women of the Bible: Role Models for the Modern Girl
Hey, my lovely friends! Welcome back to another “Women of the Bible” post. Today’s post is about a well-known woman of the Bible, one who was in her teens when God chose her for a special task. She is one of my favorite Bible characters and has quite a few attributes to learn from. Her…
My Favorite Middle-Grade Reads for Fall || 2024 Edition)
Hello, my lovely friends! This week felt so much like fall here with the cooler weather and crisp breezes. Fall is my favorite season because it’s the perfect time to make a hot cup of tea, curl up with a cozy blanket, and read a good book. If you’re like me, you’re always looking for…
Encouragement for the Upcoming School Year
Hey, my lovely friends! I’m super excited for today’s post. I started my senior year (!!!) this week, and I’ve loved being back in the classroom, tackling new subjects and navigating different schedules. Right now, I’m enjoying school, but I know that in a few months, I’ll be wishing it was springtime and graduation. And…
Creativity Corner: A Bookish Garland
Hey, my lovely friends! With my new school year schedule in place, I have more time to spend on creative things like crafts and photography. I had some books that I didn’t know what to do with, so I decided to make a garland to hang in my room. Today I’m showing you how to…
The Nightmare Virus by Nadine Brandes
Nadine Brandes is one of my favorite authors. I love the themes of family, hope, and redemption she weaves into her stories. When I heard that her newest book, a science fiction novel called The Nightmare Virus, would release in July, I immediately looked up where to preorder it. The book arrived a few days…
Women of the Bible: Role Models for the Modern Girl
Hey, lovely friends! Today I’m starting a new series about the women of the Bible and how we can learn from their examples. Each month, I’ll highlight a different godly woman, her story, and three key things we can take away from her life. If you have a particular woman of the Bible you’d like…
Strawberry-Rhubarb Chia Parfaits
Hey, lovely friends! This year, I’ve been trying out new recipes from my cookbooks Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. and Rise and Run. Both are written by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky and are full of delicious recipes, running tips and inspiration, and more. I tried these parfaits this spring and loved them. They’re…
8 Essential Tips to Keep your Room clean and Relaxing This Summer
Hey, my lovely friends! At the end of a busy summer day, one of my favorite things is to spend some time relaxing and unwinding in my room. However, when my room is getting messy, it’s less relaxing because I want to get rid of the mess instead of reading or journaling. It doesn’t have…
My Testimony of God’s Unfailing Love and Power
This is my testimony, sharing about what my journey with Christ has been like and how God has been at work. There have been highs and lows, times of great joy and times of desperate grief. But through it all, I’ve found one thing that is unchanging and never failing: the power and love of…