We’ve all heard about the “freshman 15.” You know, the extra 15 pounds a freshman in college will typically gain in their freshman year of college. What about the Covid 19 pandemic? Raise your hand if that one caught you…
We’ve all heard about the “freshman 15.” You know, the extra 15 pounds a freshman in college will typically gain in their freshman year of college. What about the Covid 19 pandemic? Raise your hand if that one caught you…
Editor’s Note: The following is part 2 of 2 of a live Crowdcast talk on Learning to Trust More and Worry Less by Alyssa Sanchez and Michelle Hillaert. You can read and watch part 1 by Alyssa here. These talks are part of a…
Editor’s Note: The following is part 1 of 2 of a live Crowdcast talk on Learning to Trust More and Worry Less by Alyssa Sanchez and Michelle Hillaert. You’ll be able to read and watch part 2 by Michelle on Friday, 4/23. These talks…
It’s a dream killer, a relationship hurter, a healing inhibitor, a paralyzer, a prison creator, and a fear instiller. Perfectionism is an obsession with making sure that whatever it is you’re doing or working on is done right. And until…
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 And the word became flesh and dwelt among us.” John 1:14 God is Love.” 1 John 4:8 As I sit here…
Growing up, my biggest and warmest memory of Christmas was our creche. The handmade figures, the huge stable built by my dad. The quilt batting and snow that covered a spattering of white Christmas lights, which created a shining snow-blanketed…
I woke up early, pulled my suit pants and jacket out of the closet for the first time in months, and as I prepared for the day, I couldn’t help but think, is this even real? I slipped on my…
I’m not an exercise enthusiast–by far. I don’t spend my days longing for the time of day when I get to start lifting weights or running or doing some sort of fast-paced cardio workout. I’m more likely to let out…
If costumes could talk, ours would tell a million tales. Each costume meticulously made up of bits and pieces of clothing and materials found at various thrift stores and cut up. Each stitch lovingly sewed, transformed into glorious new works…
“I wish you could see yourself the way I see you, Michelle.” I can’t tell you how many times my husband has said that while I looked in the mirror, complaining about the dimples showing on my legs (thank you,…
