by Jessica Bolyard | Jan 20, 2017 | Faith
I’m not a big wearer of jewelry. I like it a lot, but I have about a million pieces that sit neglected on my hanging necklace rack and in my jewelry box. A lot of the necklaces are fancier than I normally wear (because I’m not generally a fancy, sparkly...
by Jessica Bolyard | Sep 16, 2014 | Faith
“Whereas people thought they were complimenting me, they were feeding my addiction. I was flying high on their approval, and as long as my efforts paid off, I would continue in my relentless pursuit. Eventually, the comments I got from other people became my own...
by danking | Sep 15, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The note came home last week: “School picture day will be next Wednesday. Each child will be photographed individually for the yearbook. Prints will be available for purchase.” Just another note, perhaps, with just another thing to mark on the calendar....
by Jessica Bolyard | Mar 24, 2014 | Faith
If spoken words can have flashing lights, these did. And if they can come at a person like blazing darts, these did just that. “We are all disciples of something,” he said. “Whether we’re following Jesus or not, we’re all...
by Jessica Bolyard | Mar 23, 2014 | Faith
I love to read, and I’ve read a lot of good books. I’ve even read a number of great books. But the list of books that have literally changed my life? That list is pretty short. And the list of life-changing books that I plan to read again and again? Even...