Marisa Donnelly
Marisa is a writer, poet, & editor. She is the author of Somewhere On A Highway, a poetry collection on self-discovery, growth, love, loss and the challenges of becoming.
Articles by
Marisa Donnelly
Be Armed With God’s Grace And Go Light The World
Arm yourself with God’s grace, with His passion, love, and strength. Wear His truth like armor, and go light the world.
How To Compliment A Girl
A quick lesson on how to compliment a girl without being creepy, and to show you understand she is a strong woman. Talk about her eyes. How they show determination.
Rest In The Promises Of God
Faith is not conditional, not something that changes when the world doesn’t go your way. Faith has a foundation—so build yours in Him and don’t let it be shaken.
There Is More To This Life—Go Get It
There is more to this life than believing what you have right now is all there is, that this is all you can get, that you’re stuck. There is more out there; go get it.
Let God Fill Your Emptiness
Let God fill your emptiness. Let His love overflow you, overwhelm you.
Life Doesn’t Always Go According To Plan (And Maybe That’s The Beautiful Part)
We spend so much time getting ready for this future, stressing over what hasn’t happened, and setting plans for what’s next that we forget to live in the moment. We forget to celebrate how far we’ve come. We forget that life isn’t always going to unfold how we want it to—but maybe that’s the most beautiful part.
I Would Rather Love And Lose You Than Wonder What We Could Have Been
We are like stars—there’s a chance we might burn out. There’s a chance the universe knows our destiny, knows we’re meant to fade before the light years even reach us.
What If There Isn’t Enough Love To Keep You Here?
What if we forget what it’s like to feel the softness of one another’s lips, the taste of one another’s love on our tongues?
Just Like Plants, We Must Be Pruned Before We Grow
Maybe plants are just one giant metaphor for the way this world works. Sometimes we have to fall down to learn how to get back up again. Sometimes we have to lose what we’ve held dear in order to chase what’s of value. Sometimes we have to say goodbye because everything is impermanent, we ourselves are impermanent, and goodbyes are healthy sometimes.
Don’t Be Perfect—Be Authentic
Seeking perfection is a losing battle, but being authentic? That’s the pursuit of yourself, of real love, of a life that sings with joy and purpose.
Honestly, If You Really Want Something—Sometimes You Have To Get It Yourself
If you really want something, the first step starts with you.
What’s Meant To Be Yours Will Come To You
What’s supposed to be ours will come, what’s meant to be will fall into place, what’s right will feel right and we won’t have to force it.
What If I Said You’re The Best Damn Thing That’s Ever Happened To Me?
What if I said you’re my person—the best damn thing that’s ever happened to me, the one I want to call mine and wake up next to for the rest of my life?
Remember Who’s Standing Next To You When It All Falls Apart
Remember the ones who didn’t leave you behind, who followed you even when you were headed the wrong way, who fought through battles with you. Remember the ones who stayed and never left.
Stop Chasing Love—Chase Light Instead
Make your life not solely about who you’re loving, but how you’re loving your world.
What Being A Christian Really Means Because It’s Not Just Sharing Bible Verses And Going To Church
Being a Christian is not about making your life spotless, but rejoicing in the beautiful mess you were created to be. And doing your best to honor God in all your imperfection because you are His.
14 Little Ways To Let Your Guard Down
Accept the fact that sometimes you won’t understand why you’re feeling a certain way, and that’s okay.
Make Time For Meaningful Things
Meaningful – Is asking someone how they’re doing, and then waiting patiently for their actual response. Is putting down your phone when you’re having a conversation. Is taking a few minutes to just breathe before starting your day. Is complimenting someone without expecting anything in return.