Fighting for joy, one day at a time.
Living with chronic illness is often a complicated and stressful business but living with chronic illness during the holidays is basically a nightmare. The long list of social functions, endless trigger foods and people everywhere threaten our physical well-being and emotional peace. Christmas can be a beautiful time to reflect on the gift of Jesus... Continue Reading →
Christmas isn’t always the most wonderful time of the year. Songs and movies like to paint beautiful pictures of the holidays, but most of us know that life is rarely that rosy. Beyond the decorations, the lights, the food and other festivities, hurting hearts are longing for relief. As much as Christmas has the power... Continue Reading →
Hey friend! I wanted to kick off this Christmas season right with a whole bonus blog post! I'll still be posting regular content on Friday but I wanted to share this will y'all ASAP since the countdown to Christmas is ticking! The following Amazon links are affiliate links. That just means that if you purchase... Continue Reading →
The internet is full of Christmas articles this time of year. Pieces about joy, peace, and seasonal grief pop up daily in my newsfeed. Other pieces focus on different characters in the Biblical accounts of Jesus’ birth. Mary is an oft featured character, praised for her submission and somberness. The wise men and the shepherds... Continue Reading →
Finals are over. The ink dries up and the papers settle and then reality sets in. Christmas break is here! Without the daily pressures of school, I am looking forward to the rest that my body very much needs over these few weeks. Rest is important, essential, and good. But being students on break does... Continue Reading →
Alathia Hayes 