See the original post on theReb here. When I hear the word "friends," I usually feel pangs of hurt inside of me. Many a day I have wept painful and sometimes bitter tears in response to these hurts. I have often felt excluded, rejected, and lonely. I have been excluded because some of my friends …
Kindness without Reward
Is there such a thing as an act of kindness without expecting to receive anything in return? Are such acts not always done with a selfish motivation attached, like fame, praise, or some sort of return from the one you showed this "kindness" to? Is it possible that one could truly serve with no strings …
Shouldn’t Guys Just Control Themselves?
I'm going shopping. I've been out for hours with my mom shopping for some clothes that are actually modest. This includes jeans that are not skin tight, shirts that are not too clingy or low, and shorts, skirts, and dresses that are not too short. After shopping for hours, the day usually ends …
The Dangers of a Life Wasted
Jared hopped on the old, faded couch in excitement. His favorite show was on, and he couldn't miss it for anything. This was just a part of his daily routine: video games, social media, watching his favorite shows and movies, and of course, the always dreaded homework. But he spent most of his time in …
Entertainment: What’s the Big Deal?
It is movie night, one of my all-time favorite events in my household. My family is watching a movie together in my parents' king size bed, our most common family gathering area (although it is quite crowded with eight people all on it at the same time). As the movie comes to a close, we …
