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It’s Not That Serious: Thoughts on Being Single
*Originally published on March 11, 2019* I was sitting down for dinner with a couple of friends I hadn’t seen in a while. As we were...
Raven James
Dec 28, 202211 min read


Remembering ‘Grace’ in a ‘Grind’ Culture
*Originally published February 28, 2019* The other day I came across a Reading Plan in my Bible app that really caught my eye called...
Raven James
Dec 28, 20229 min read


Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Social Anxiety and Putting Myself Out There
I wanted to be a social butterfly, but I was honestly more of a social moth. By nature, I’ve never really been a fan of people. I don’t...
Raven James
Dec 28, 202211 min read


More Than Just a Hashtag: Goal Setting for the New Year
We’re getting closer to the new year. So yes, it means we have to scroll through the same old “new year, new me” posts, as well as the...
Raven James
Dec 28, 20227 min read


"I'm Just A Lot" And Other Lies
I’ve only stopped using this phrase recently. Very recently. Like maybe a month ago. I’ve believed a lot of lies about myself. Some of...
Raven James
Dec 28, 20227 min read


Lasting Affects of Purity Culture: Takeaways from Linda Kay Klein's "Pure"
TW: The book I'm discussing contains stories centered on abuse, rape, other forms of sexual violence as well as graphic medical detail...
Raven James
Dec 28, 202211 min read


Called to Love: Takeaways from 'Everybody Always'
"Thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself" (Matthew 22:39) This is probably one of the most well-known verses in the Bible, right up there...
Raven James
Dec 28, 20227 min read


The Importance of Connection with "Everyone Communicates, Few Connect"
I've been told that I'm a great communicator. This statement isn't to brag, but it's something that is spoken over me from friends,...
Raven James
Dec 28, 20224 min read


Understanding Myself and Others w/ 'Personality Plus'
I'm one of those people who really likes personality quizzes. I like them especially when I end up with something that highlights all of...
Raven James
Dec 28, 20224 min read





