hi, i'm kels

Vulnerability: It's okay to cry! I don't know about you guys but do you ever have those days when you think about all of the stressors in your life such as school, family problems, friend drama, or even just that huge pile of laundry that has been sitting in your basket for 3 weeks just STARING at you waiting to be folded because I HIGHLY relate. You think, (or even yell) "Wow, my life is a mess. I am a mess. WHY ME?!" Usually for me, breaking down and crying occurs once every two weeks give or take. When I cry, I feel empty. Like the sun will not come up tomorrow, like I just looked in the fridge and someone ate my leftover Chinese food. (this is actually the worst, not kidding). I feel weak. I feel scared. I feel alone. But for some odd reason, I feel so much better after I cry. I feel human. I am reminded that life is not all sunshine and rainbows. And that's okay. Be honest with your feelings & talk to God I have realized that vulner...

Self worth is something that I am sure that everyone struggles with. It seems like someone is always better than you. Prettier, funnier, more out-going, better at a sport, nicer, more fun, or happy and the list goes on and on. Comparing yourself to others sucks. It leaves you feeling less-than. The basic advice many give is "stop comparing yourselves to others." This is a great message but WHAT A CHALLENGE THAT IS. It is honestly difficult to walk through the hall ways without looking at someone else and being jealous of the way they look or act or who their friends are. IT'S HARD. I KNOW. But listen, stop trying to find worth in earthly and temporary things and start finding your worth in JESUS because He loves every hair on your head for God made you PERFECTLY in his image. (Genesis 1:27) As I look back in my journal entries of the last couple of months, so many of the topics are of how I am let down and don't feel good enough for anyone. I know the feeling...

I am sure many of you have had a friend, who once you were so close to and then all of a sudden, something happens and your relationship is falling apart and the only feeling you have for that person is resentment. Oh what a strong word. Say your friend says something bad about you behind your back, or that your friend swooped in on that cute boy you wanted to get to know, or you just don't like the way they are acting lately, should you cut that friend off? My advice is no. So many times I see the tweet along the lines of: DON'T PUT EFFORT INTO THOSE WHO DON'T PUT EFFORT INTO YOU. I always want to reply: CONTINUE TO PERSUE. LOVING PEOPLE NEVER HURT ANYONE. Although this tweet can be relatable for many, there is an exception. I think that people mix up people's character with their intentions. My pastor has preached this phrase many times and I absolutely adore it: Don't judge people by their actions, judge them by their intentions. Judgement I think we...

okay first of all... this is NOT a Nike ad!! But this post's topic is .... drum roll please.... JUST DO IT!!! I understand many of you have heard these words an abundance of times but maybe I can encourage you a little bit more 😉 The past year I have tried to live by this Bible verse: FEAR NOT FOR I AM WITH YOU! -Isaiah 41:10! The Bible actually mentions being fearless over 300 times!!! Isn't that great?? For me it gives me some more motivation to DO THINGS. By doing things I'm talking about getting out of your comfort zone!! Yes... I said it. Come on! Get out and experience all life has to offer. I know this can be scary and intimidating but I promise you, it's not as bad as it seems. Once you get out of that comfort zone, you have the ability to grow. LET'S IMPROVE OURSELVES. Now let me give you all some examples of doing things and getting out of your comfort zone because I'm not saying you should go out and do some crazily dangerous stuff. (but if you...

Well hi!! Above you will see a pic of me so, you know, you can picture me talking to ya!! (jeez, I'm a dork) I thought since this is my first blog post I might as well title it "first impressions". Creative right? No, probably not. I'm sure you could find 57 other blogs where a 17 year old girl started their first post with the title, "first impressions." Anyway... I'm Kelsey Matthias. Middle name: Anna. Obviously. 😉 I decided to start a blog about 10 minutes ago hahah. Sometimes when you feel like you should do something, just do it. (which is one of the topics I plan to talk about) If you follow me on Twitter (@kelseymatthias), you will most likely see uplifting tweets from me talking about Jesus or giving a little bit of everyday advice... but I always want to go deeper. ALWAYS. Unfortunately, Twitter only allows 140 characters so I try my best to change my 'you's to 'u's and my 'and's to '&'s to squeeze your ...