One Friend to Another: Finding Strong Friends

Wanted to take a few minutes to answer a question that a Twitter friend of mine asked about how to find good, strong friends. I also talk a bit more about my book Stress Point: Thriving Through Your Twenties In A Decade Of Drama. Check out the video blog below.

 

 
 
Also, would love your thoughts on how YOU find good, strong friends. Leave a comment!

The Great Drinking Debate

***THIS IS A RE-POST. THOUGHT IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO REVISIT THIS TOPIC. WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT MY BLOG SERIES: ONE SISTER TO ANOTHER.

 

To drink or not to drink.  That is the question.  Well…that is really not the question depending on what part of the Bible belt you live in and what social circles you run in, but I digress.

I sat a table with a bunch of sweet younger girlfriends the other day talking about their struggles as a 20-something in regards to “going out” with their friends.  Naturally the topic turned to drinking which peaked my interest since this is such a hot topic no mater what age you are.  The question was: How much do I allow myself to drink, if I do drink at all?  And how do I handle this now that I’m above the legal drinking age, out from under my parent’s wing and free to make my own personal choices on this matter? [Read more...]

Confidence With Time {and a giveaway!}

My heart swelled as my sweet, 20 year old friend sat on my couch one night after Bible study and shared her deep insecurities. As the other women gathered their purses and put on their shoes (we get kind of comfortable during Bible study), she lingered and tried her darnedest to hold back tears. I recognized the look in her eyes. [Read more...]