Author: Abby Ryals

I am writing this now because I am in the midst of a HUGE change! I just started my freshman year of college, and this adjustment has been like no other! I am meeting new friends, I have a new roommate, I’m taking college courses, I’m living away from my family (& even out of …

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Back in May my high school principal had a bunch of my family members and close friends write me letters as I prepare for my huge transition to college. I was so encouraged by all that the people who are close to me had to say. So, before I begin this post, I want to …

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Lately my life has felt like a whirlwind of emotions. I am moving away for college in about a month, and that has brought a unique kind of stress into my life. My life seems to be consumed with packing for school, balancing my time with my family, my friends, and my job, while also …

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Fear is something I have been experiencing a lot lately, and I imagine I am not the only one. It seems like the older I get, the deeper and more real my fears become. As a kid I was definitely scared of the monster under the bed! But as scary as it felt when I …

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Oh how sweet it is that our next fruit of the Spirit is kindness, and I get the honor of writing this on Global Pay it Forward Day! Today is a day set aside to intentionally be kind to others. This is such a practical way for believers to show the world an example of …

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and that’s because things got a little crazy for a few months! This semester has kept me busy around the clock! I am averaging 2-3 papers per week, while working at a local dance studio and finishing out the pom season (which is like my school’s dance team) …

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