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Heroes were human.
How many people do we elevate to the point where they transcend? Or better yet, how many do we cancel upon fatal flaw? The sad part is,...

Aynsley Vivian
Dec 12, 2021
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It's okay to be alone.
Our culture cannot stand to be alone. The top fear in our world is death, the second is said to be public speaking. But I would say, it...

Aynsley Vivian
Oct 29, 2021
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When the music's too loud...
"I love to worship the Lord." Let me say it a little louder: "I LOVE TO WORSHIP THE LORD!" Loud enough, the Spirit will come. Because if...

Aynsley Vivian
Oct 28, 2021
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Do you hear Him in the chaos?
I wish I heard Him in the whisper. Sometimes I go for an hour and a half walk in the woods on my college campus. I wish I naturally heard...

Aynsley Vivian
Oct 16, 2021
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Faith-filled feelings
You do not know, you cannot know, for if you were to know, you would know it wholly in your head and your heart. And forget the fact that...

Aynsley Vivian
Oct 12, 2021
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It's a little lopsided.
You've probably been taught from a young age that a story begins with an introduction, body and conclusion. You probably scored low on...

Aynsley Vivian
Sep 7, 2021
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A year in a different culture...
Introduction (to dilute offense) To be frank, growing up in Western culture all my life makes me unqualified to write this post. In fact,...

Aynsley Vivian
Aug 5, 2021
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Right Where He Wants Me
The Lord has me... I think "out-of-control" could label this Summer. Actually, make that Life. You know, that feeling when everything...

Aynsley Vivian
Jul 25, 2021
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Take a Gander...
Introduction/Invitation It was only a couple of years ago that my family started to mock my incorrect usage of a word: "gander". I love...

Aynsley Vivian
Jun 4, 2021
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Restless to climb
There's a very famous musical with a song called "Breathe". Amid the struggles and stresses of her life, the female contemplates the...

Aynsley Vivian
Apr 6, 2021
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Nothing but time
I've had many questions I was going to ask God in my lifetime, many of them I have quickly forgotten, but one that stands out is: "would...

Aynsley Vivian
Jan 1, 2021
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Back to the classics
Reading classical literature has never been my forte. Admittedly, there have been texts of old that have amazed and inspired me in many...

Aynsley Vivian
Dec 29, 2020
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Captivated
At this time of year, captivation comes to its climax. In the 20th century, families were enthralled with the lights presentations put on...

Aynsley Vivian
Dec 25, 2020
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Beastly Darkness
Tis the season to see the light. Perhaps you spend time with your family looking at the pretty lights on people's houses. You might drive...

Aynsley Vivian
Dec 19, 2020
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To the History Book
Is there such thing as joy and grief? I would say so, as I experience both loss and elation at my move to the USA in August. It still...

Aynsley Vivian
Dec 16, 2020
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Offense, or mercy?
When might we see the cry of love rather than hate? When might we delve deeper into our hearts, rather than spreading wider the opinions...

Aynsley Vivian
Dec 11, 2020
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Am I My Brother's Keeper?
We have been taught in our generation to seek justice. If there is some way in which someone has wronged you, you are to defend yourself...

Aynsley Vivian
Nov 27, 2020
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"The Shape of Voice"
[Please know this article has some comments on sensitive topics such as suicide and abortion. Please be respectful. If such topics are...

Aynsley Vivian
Nov 24, 2020
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A Noble Idea
[Spoiler Alert, for sure!] Presenting Miss Emma Woodhouse! She is a proud, snobby and grating character who cares for those closest to...

Aynsley Vivian
Nov 23, 2020
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Must I really know everything?
Seconds to minutes to hours upon end. That was how long I spent trying to take in all the content they wanted me to know last year. It...

Aynsley Vivian
Nov 9, 2020
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