Carpe Diem
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 College is a crazy time. Sometimes […]
Articles by Holly Beth Pannell
Purity in the Media
I recently had a conversation with a friend who wanted to go see No Strings Attached. It is a rated R movie about two friends that agree to have a sexual relationship without liking each […]
Lift Up Your Eyes
The feeling is so familiar, yet it hits me every time like a slap in the face. I feel the adrenaline rush and the sound of my racing heart as my blood starts to course […]
The Godly Ruler
Have you ever had a teacher in school that pushed you to do what you didn’t think you could? I had one last year in Biology I. Her standards for the class were higher than […]
Peter Pan Syndrome
“Maybe someday you’ll grow up Holly.” The words stung in my ears as I thought about them later in the day. A friend and I had been talking about her boyfriend and my lack thereof […]
Nearer My God to Thee
It happens every Sunday and Wednesday: a song number is called and as we turn to the correct page we have an immediate reaction of either excitement or sighing. Usually the songs that warrant the […]
Making Memories: Are You Living Life or Looking for Likes?
“H8 rainy days” “Such a good day” “Think ima take a bath” “I chose sleep over food… Now I’m gonna be hungry at work all day” “Headacheeee”These were the first five tweets when I checked […]
What I’ve Learned: A Graduating Senior Looks Back
For those of you who don’t know me very well (if at all) I am a senior in high school and will be graduating later this month! Lauren asked me to do an article about […]
Say Not That I Am a Child
“Oh well, they’re young. Someday they’ll grow up; they just need to get this out of their system.” We hear people say this about teenagers that party, date around, or participate in other immoral activities. […]
The Real World
May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!” Psalms 70:4 (ESV). “Did you hear the news?” “Yeah she’s a mess right […]