Dear High School Senior, I know you because I am you. Before you read anything more, I want you to know this: I am experiencing the same pain, uncertainty, and confusion that you are right now. Whether we’ve met or … Continue reading
Author Archives: Lydia Lee
11 Lessons I Learned Junior Year
Another school year finished means it’s once again time to look back the lessons I’ve learned in the past year! My junior year was one of great growth and one I will definitely never forget. Without further ado, here are the 11 most important lessons I learned during my junior year of high school. Continue reading
It’s Bigger Than a Dress
Since the first of December, I have woken up every morning and put on a dress. It’s a simple thing, really. But the reason why I have made this change to my daily wardrobe isn’t to make a fashion statement. It’s to make a social statement. Continue reading
10 Lessons I Learned Sophomore Year
My sophomore year was filled with memories, laughter, … and lots of lessons learned! It was a time of great growth for me, and I want to share with you the ten most important lessons I learned. (P.S. — My … Continue reading
9 Lessons I Learned Freshman Year
My freshman year wrapped up at the end of May, and I’ve had time to reflect on how awesome this year has been. These are the nine most important lessons I learned during my first year of high school. 1. … Continue reading
in the wake of tragedy
On July 15, 2016, I lost a friend. My friend Logan was killed in a car accident. When I found out, I couldn’t even breathe. I couldn’t even move. I just sat on the floor and cried. I cried out … Continue reading
from broken to beautiful
Three years ago, on my first trip to Haiti, we were riding down the bumpy backroads of Haiti in the bed of a pickup truck. Our group had received a call that there was a father in the area who couldn’t take … Continue reading
Cultivating Happiness
On the first day of January 2016, I had an idea. Well, actually, Pinterest had an idea. (Pinterest is right up there with chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream and dry shampoo among God’s best ideas EVER.) Anyway. Among latte … Continue reading
Every Little Thing
We’ve all seen the news. We’ve all heard the stories. It’s true: there is a LOT of hurt in this world. Scroll through any news site, turn on the TV, read the headline in your Facebook feed. The hurt of … Continue reading
We are the Children of God.
Sometimes, I feel like I’m insignificant. That I’m a nobody. That I don’t matter in the grand scheme of things. Maybe you feel that way too at times?
I’m tired of feeling insignificant. I forget who I am– who WE are. We are sons and daughters of the King. We are His princes and princesses. Continue reading