You may have noticed I've been taking an impromptu break from blogging. I promise I will be back in May with more articles and fun content. Meanwhile, this article I posted a couple years ago is still just as important, inspiring, and true in April 2026. I hope you enjoy! I sighed and inwardly groaned. I reached for the TV remote and turned off the news. I can’t even watch the news for more than a couple minutes without being so discouraged, I thought. Almost ever

I’m going to be honest. I say that I want to follow God’s will above my own more than I actually do it. Even though there is literally no reason for me to doubt God’s goodness, His perfect plan for my life, or His ability to accomplish it, I still struggle to submit my will to His. I struggle to say the words Jesus spoke in the Garden of Gethsemane: “Nevertheless not my will, but Yours be done.” I can sing all the songs that proclaim of God’s faithfulness. I can m

I volunteer in the kids’ ministry at my church some Sundays. While it’s fun being with all the kiddos, from ages 2-11, it’s also quite exhausting. There’s one part of the morning, though, that I especially love when I volunteer with the little kids aged 2-5. It’s when their parents come to pick them up after the service. 😂 Now hear me out. It’s not just the best time of the morning because we can finally send the usually rowdy, loud, germy, and sometimes snotty kids home (L

As I mentioned to subscribers in last month's newsletter, I'm getting published again! This is my first ever fiction publication, and I'm so excited to be a part of this Christmas anthology written by young writers and published by Skillful Pen Press ! My short story follows Felicity Davis and Jan Chadwick as they experience an unforgettable Christmas. Felicity learns a valuable lesson from her friend Jan about what true beauty is when she delivers a delightful Christmas sur

Wow! Where to begin… I’ve got a lot to share with you all! Announcement! Firstly, as subscribers who read the May...

A few weeks ago, I reached out to a blogger friend of mine, Hannah Grace Staton, to ask if she'd be willing to do a post swap between...

This week, I turn 17. (Yes, I am 16 going on 17, and, yes, I have been singing the song all year long. :) I’ve been thinking about all...

Welcome to The Remnant! I am so excited you’re here! There have been months of hard work and prayer that have gone into this blog just to ge