Rise and SHOUT, this Cougar is OUT
Thank you, BYU. I’ll miss you.
“Thoughts and Prayers”
The reality is that things can get worse, and likely will. I'm a devout Christian and I truly believe that the world is going to continue getting worse before Christ comes again. If you don't believe in Christ, or a…
No, it’s NOT okay
Honestly, there are no words I can think of to describe the way I'm feeling for my fellow human beings (I say human beings, because men are not excluded from this narrative). The deep sadness and empathy running through my…
On a more spiritual note…
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
Superheroes and real-life villains
We are in the age of superhero movies and TV shows. Marvel and D.C. are fighting for our attention and we don't have to be convinced to watch them. Whether or not we know the backstories of each hero doesn't…
Parting is such sweet sorrow
If I ever learn anything while being at home, it's that I love my parents even more every time I see them. Hugs from your parents (when your parents are as loving as mine) have some sort of healing powers.…
The princess and the queen: The woman who made me who I am
Explaining how I feel about my mom is an interesting thing to do. It's difficult to put into words, because I don't know how to properly describe the woman who not only gave me life, but gave my life meaning…
Why do people believe in God?
Most of my dear readers know I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as the “Mormon” church. I was born into a family whose religious ancestry can be traced back to…
Preparing for marriage (while I’m still single)
Hello, my dear friends! First of all, if you are worried or excited about me being in a relationship, the answer is that I am still as single as I’ve ever been. I am focusing on my school work for…
The Lord will put us in the right place at the right time and sometimes the right place is the restroom.
Today I had an interesting experience that I feel the need to share. I had about an hour and a half to kill before going to work and decided to work on a homework that was due tonight. Instead of…
