Allison Barron

It’s easy to accept that good can come out of suffering—unless you’re the one who’s suffering. It’s much harder to praise God when the pain won’t stop.

Every time I leave the safety of my car to walk the city streets, I’m afraid. I felt this fear even before a stranger jumped into my car with me.

Maybe you don’t feel equipped to serve God without some huge purpose. Maybe you feel guilty because you’re not doing enough “good.”

God does tell us to be content, and singleness isn’t exempt from that. But he doesn’t tell us we have to be happy all the time.

Sometimes wisdom gets shucked out the door along with my sanity.

Anxiety is difficult enough, but adding another person to the mix through a dating relationship takes courage. I’m of the opinion it’s worth it, though.

Like wearing bow ties, being yourself is cool. Sure, your real self may be rejected, but the more you practice vulnerability, the better you get at it.

I have an innate desire to seek out other people’s approval, and while this can translate to respecting others in a good way, it is also a dangerous trait.