Three of my favourite words! Banana, Nut Butter, Oatmeal. Put them all together to make one delicious, healthy dessert? Heck yes! Banana Almond Oat Cookes (This recipe was good for just me, or about 4 ball shaped cookies!) Ingredients 1 Tbsp almond butter 2 Tbsp maple syrup or other liquid sweetener (I used sugar free …
A Weekend In Wisconsin
This past weekend takes the cake as one of the best of my life. Friday morning, in one of my theology classes, in the midst of my friend Bethany’s presentation, my phone started ringing. I quickly silenced it and responded to the caller– my friend Sheldon– that I was in class. His reply was quick …
A Diary of Anorexia and Redemption
Hi Friends! I am currently surviving off coffee after one of the most exciting/emotional/crazy weekends of my life. Full post on that pending… Today, however, I am excited to share with you the most well-edited and concise version of my testimony ever published. I am so honoured to have a second piece of mine published …
He Actually Does: Learning To Trust
He actually does fulfill His promises. When a worry or fear creeps into your mind, how do you go about addressing that? Sometimes, I find myself consumed by the worry. I recognize in myself a tendency to overanalyze the future, coping by trying to control the present. But I have most definitely learned that I am …
How to Grocery Shop Creatively On a Student Budget
If you know me, you know how much I love cooking and food creating. You know that the kitchen is my happy place, and that I love getting creative. If you really know me (comment if you’re one of the few😝) you know that I have some really strange food combo loves (sweet potato with …
“I Believe” Research Episode One: Prayer Assumes a Need
Since announcing last Monday the news that I am publishing an online and in-person Bible study, I am so excited by the responses and participation. You can find all the details about When and how and what here. Over the next several weeks, before the study itself launches, I will be sharing some research and …
For My Sister on Your Birthday
My Sweet, special sister, 18 never looked so beautiful. My sweet pea, you have such a fiercely loving heart. You have always had this beautiful compassion for people that translates to the way you interact with people. I have watched you feel so deeply and love so boldly, and I love watching you blossom. Since …
A Morning with my Best Friend
Morning. Not stupid early, but not late morning, it’s 8:30am and your eyelids open after a solid, undisturbed 8 hour sleep. You smile to yourself, feeling that euphoric, passionate, life-is-good-because-God-is-good emotion that translates to excitement to spend time with Jesus. You know He’s going to meet you where you are– which happens to be your …
Announcing…
My first worldwide Bible study. I am very excited to announce that, as part of my fourth year thesis for my Christian Studies undergrad, I have been working on a project I am very excited to release. A Bible study done online, and also with weekly meetings in Kitchener/Waterloo, ON, will be launching on Cassie’s …
21st Birthday Reflections
On Wednesday, I turned 21 years old. I am officially in the 20s. And, while it doesn’t feel weird– I’m mostly surrounded by people in their mid-20s, and I feel I’m mature for my age– the milestone led me to a lot of reflecting. Put honestly, I’d be lying if I said what I’m about to …