Kidney and liver disease, deaths due to drunk driving, degenerate brain function, financial loss and grief are but a fraction of the ills that alcohol consumption has inflicted upon our society. Even though the number of alcohol abuse victims may be less than the number of ‘casual’ drinkers, it cannot be denied that alcohol consumption […]
“It’s my money and my clothes. I can wear what I want.” If you publicly criticized someone’s attire, it’s expected that you may be met with this response. I won’t disregard that everyone is entitled to their own preferences, nor will I say that trying to appeal to masses is worthwhile. Fashion and beauty are […]
Life’s journey is full of surprises. It is often a mix of unexpected twists and turns, moments of triumph and moments of challenge. We’ve all faced those times when simply making it through the day feels like an achievement in itself. That’s when we’re in survival mode – focusing on the basics and barely seeing […]
I recently attended the funeral services of a former student. She was 26 years old, in her final semester of completing her associate degree and had plans to earn a bachelor’s. For this student with special needs, earning a college degree was one of her biggest dreams. In his book Seasons of Sorrow, Tim Challies […]
Dating is the stage of a romantic relationship where two people meet socially with the goal of assessing each other’s suitability as a prospective partner in an intimate relationship. In the BVI, if you are seen out with a specific person too often, it is said that the two of you are “going” or that […]
When I was a little girl, I couldn’t wait for Christmas morning to see what gifts were waiting for me under the tree. To this day, I still look back at pictures of little me, and can’t help but smile when I see that gleam in my eyes. Now, that I’m older, I find myself […]
In a world that promotes the idea that more is better, traveling light offers a refreshing alternative. By shedding the burdens of excess, both physical and emotional, we free ourselves from the grip of consumerism and make room for fulfillment. In this article, we will explore the benefits of traveling light and delve into what […]
If life begins at the end of your comfort zone, which side of the fence do you want to be on? It might seem like an obvious choice, yet comfort zones are just what they promise…comfortable—and we often crave the comfort of what’s familiar and predictable. But spend too much time in your comfort zone […]
