All posts by Melissa Ruiz

     
 

Coping When You’re Angry At God

June 14, 2020
We're not perfect. Sometimes we might get upset with God for one reason or another. But unlike the Hulk, God always loves us--even when we're angry.
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Toxic Positivity During The Time Of COVID-19

May 20, 2020
As stay-at-home orders extend, it's natural to feel disheartened. And it can be frustrating when the people we go to respond with what we already know.
by Melissa Ruiz
 

When We Need Time To Think

May 17, 2020
Having trouble keeping strong in your faith amidst all the fear and uncertainty? You're not alone.
by Melissa Ruiz

 

When Discouragement Takes Over

March 29, 2020
Nobody's perfect, but sometimes we can let that fact get to us. Here's why it's okay to let go and let God when it comes to anything we do.
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New Decade, New Me

February 2, 2020
The following post contains multiple Millenial jokes/references.
by Melissa Ruiz
 

Agoraphobia, A-GO-Away!

October 27, 2019
Agoraphobia is defined as, “Extreme or irrational fear of entering open or crowded spaces, of leaving one’s own home, or of being in places from which escape is difficult.” I have also seen it defined as a fear of being stuck in a place [...]
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“Feel Old Yet?” Why Getting Older Isn’t Actually The Worst

September 29, 2019
A year goes by so fast, doesn’t it? When we celebrated my son’s first birthday with our friends and family respectively, our little one was showered with gifts, despite our sincerest requests, which we will be careful to space out and switch [...]
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Optimism And Pessimism: How Do They Affect Faith?

September 15, 2019
Do you ever scroll through your memories on social media and just cringe? It’s like, thanks, Facebook, for taking the time to remind me of what an edgy edgelord I was back in the day… Don’t get me wrong, I do think it’s a great [...]
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You Wouldn’t Like Me When I’m Angry…And Neither Do I

August 11, 2019
In just a few short weeks, my family will be celebrating my oldest son’s second birthday. He loves fish, so we’ve decided to make the theme of his party “Under The Sea.” I’m going to try my hand at making cute little bento [...]
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I Solemnly Swear: Why Curse Words Are No Good

June 30, 2019
  Have you ever been trying to get a million things done around the house and in your gotta-go-fast mode, you stub your pinky toe really hard into the foot of your table? I don’t know about you, but when that happens (and surprisingly something like [...]
by Melissa Ruiz
 

Don’t Let Yourself Become The Capitol Of ProcrastiNation!

May 19, 2019
Are you scrolling the internet instead of writing that paper? Finals are coming! After you read this article on procrastination, get back to studying!
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2 vs. 1: Overcoming The Overwhelming

April 28, 2019
For the better part of a decade, my husband and I had made it a point to not celebrate Valentine’s Day on the actual day. One, because we both feel it’s sort of a silly, gimmicky holiday to begin with, and two, we have decided to come up with [...]
by Melissa Ruiz

 

Taking Care Of The Temple

January 27, 2019
A month into 2019 and I’ve broken my New Year’s goal of eating better. Being in the third trimester of my second pregnancy, struggling to keep up with a growing list of freelance work, trying to get my house ready for my second child, and [...]
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When It’s Hard To Be Still

January 6, 2019
I’ve never been able to get into the Grey’s Anatomy, House, or other medical dramas. Not because I don’t think they’re objectively good shows, I’m sure they are, but I just could never deal with all of the…well, medical [...]
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Why We Need To Chill With All The “Tea”

December 9, 2018
Does anyone use the term “Tea” anymore? Forgive me, I’m a little out of touch these days… We all get frustrated with a loved one from time to time. And every once in a while it can get to the point where we feel the need to vent [...]
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Oh, Boy: Coping With And Learning From Disappointment

November 25, 2018
Even in the very early days of our dating, my husband and I would often talk about marriage. Specific topics of discussion during these talks would often include our visions for our family, including how many children we’d have, and how far apart in [...]
by Melissa Ruiz
 

A Co-Pilot in Christ is better than Flying Solo

September 23, 2018
We all need alone time once in a while. Between school, work, extracurricular activities, church and bible studies, friends, family, and other obligations, sometimes we feel like we need a little space. But what happens when we distance ourselves too [...]
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Temporary Treasures

August 2, 2018
So my son’s first birthday is coming up, and so far I have two birthday parties planned: one Star Wars themed party with friends, and a dinosaur themed party with family. At each party, I’ve asked friends and family members to bring their [...]
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There’s More to Likes

July 15, 2018
I know I’ve started another post in a similar fashion before, but If you post a selfie and no one likes it, was it ever even posted? It comes as no surprise that this generation is just a little bit addicted to their smartphones. And why wouldn’t we [...]
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#nofilterneeded, You Are #wonderfullymade

April 22, 2018
Having a baby is a beautiful thing. God is literally weaving together life within you, taking parts of you and parts of your spouse to create a whole new being in His image. Pregnancy and childbirth, as creepy and gruesome as it can be, is beautiful [...]
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Don’t be Indifferent to Difference

April 8, 2018
As a freelancer for my hometown’s newspaper, I occasionally make visits to the local schools to cover different events, retirements, classes, etc. A good portion of these visits is dedicated to interviewing teachers, administrative staff, and [...]
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What Luck!(?) How Good Luck Charms and Superstition Affect Faith

March 17, 2018
They’re always after them lucky charms. And who can blame them? The way the sugary marshmallow bits melt in your mouth, and the subtle, sweet taste of the cereal, not to mention the milk you’re left with once you’ve devoured it all. A [...]
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Green Eyes Metaphorical Monster: Send Jealousy to the Shadow Realm

February 18, 2018
Lately I’ve begun to relate to Disney villains,not because I like to dress in sinister shades of black or burst into song about being prepared or poor, unfortunate souls, but because lately I’ve been bitter, brooding, and jealous. I feel like [...]
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Weathering the Storms of Life

January 21, 2018
Being a native New Englander for nearly three decades, you’d think that I’d have gotten used to the snow by now. You might say that, like Elsa, “the cold never bothered me, anyway.” True, these frosty temperatures don’t faze [...]
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Update Your Set List: Resolutions For Better Serving

December 26, 2017
Now that the observation of our dear Savior’s birth has come and gone, and we’ve likely enjoyed many a confection at His birthday parties, those “New Year, New Me” posts will soon be flooding our social media newsfeeds. Soon the [...]
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Finding the Silver Lining

November 26, 2017
My husband had surgery three weeks ago. A normal spouse wouldn’t have looked forward to their loved one having to go under the knife, but I have to say, I was pretty excited when I first heard of the procedure. Particularly about the corresponding healing [...]
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Lonely? You’re Not Alone.

October 29, 2017
My husband’s business has really been taking off these past few months. Just through word-of-mouth advertising, he and my brother-in-law have managed to get to the point where they must turn down work because they are too busy. This is both a blessing and [...]
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Ready, Player 2? Re-Learning to Trust God in the Face of New Challenges

September 24, 2017
Saturday, December 17, 2016 is a date I will remember fondly for the rest of my life. Rogue One had been out for a week, so the midnight release crowd would be thinning out, which would make the theatrical experience more relaxed (those last few minutes, [...]
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“Why Can’t We Be Friends?”: Companionship With Nonbelievers

August 20, 2017
I’m convinced if my friends had never approached me ten-plus years ago, I would have been content to live in a studio apartment somewhere, a total recluse, to live out my life completely solitary. But I know God had other plans for me. In high school, my [...]
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90’s Kids Remember, But Is It Time To Move On?

July 30, 2017
If a 90’s kid doesn’t remember, did it really happen? As a child of the nineties myself, born within the last three months of 1990, I have found myself a willing and happy passenger of the 90’s nostalgia train that’s been chugging along the internet and [...]
by Melissa Ruiz

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