Category Archives: College

When the Mirror Lets You Down

Posted on August 12, 2018 by colleensclutteredcollections

Metaphors are cool. Here’s one about self-image and messiness that God and I came up with together. (Really it was all Him, but I have a Mac and fast fingers so He let me take the reins on this one) … Continue reading →

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His Words

Posted on June 12, 2018 by colleensclutteredcollections

He speaks truth into my ears, His breath dries up my tears. When I find myself falling apart, His words satisfy my heart.   The wrath that I deserve completely, Is muffled by His grace so sweetly. Every sentence more … Continue reading →

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God is Good (At Hide & Seek)

Posted on March 18, 2018 by colleensclutteredcollections

Sometimes life looks like dry quiet times and empty, distracted prayers. Sometimes God seems distant and you wonder what you’re doing wrong. Sometimes you start being bold and calling Him out of hiding, but He doesn’t always work like that. Other … Continue reading →

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The Porcelain Doll

Posted on September 1, 2017 by colleensclutteredcollections

Two whole years without makeup, y’all. It’s time to celebrate. Check out my video here!  

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Can We Stop Living For Marriage?

Posted on June 5, 2017 by colleensclutteredcollections

It seems like the whole world is obsessed with finding a spouse. You know what I mean, though, right? Tell me you see it, too. Maybe you see it in your friends or maybe you’ve realized it for yourself, but … Continue reading →

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Blind to Truth

Posted on April 8, 2017 by colleensclutteredcollections

I’m as blind as a bat. It’s funny because most days I definitely forget how much I need my eyewear. Today, it was a bit drizzly and [naturally] I didn’t think about wearing contacts instead of glasses. (NAILED IT!) As … Continue reading →

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Attacked

Posted on March 19, 2017 by colleensclutteredcollections

This past week, I went to Panama City Beach. This past week, I was attacked. I was minding my own business. In fact, I was actually having a ton of fun for the first time in a long while. I … Continue reading →

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My Word for 2017

Posted on January 16, 2017 by colleensclutteredcollections

Every year, for the past three years, I have picked one single word to focus on for the next 365 days. It allows me to intentionally work on whatever that word encapsulates, and let God do the rest. I’ve found … Continue reading →

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God’s Response to Me (and You)

Posted on December 4, 2016 by colleensclutteredcollections

Lately, I’ve been struggling and wrestling with just a whole crap ton of issues. If you haven’t read about them yet, you can check [some of] them out here! (Dreading the Ordinary: Is this all there really is? I Can’t: … Continue reading →

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Robbed

Posted on November 27, 2016 by colleensclutteredcollections

I’ve been stolen from. There’s been a burglary, and something very precious has been ruthlessly taken from me. OK, so maybe I’m being a little dramatic, but I just don’t know how else to say it. I have experienced so much … Continue reading →

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