Longing Wrongly
Longing Wrongly by Tracy LeThere is a longing deep down in my gut. It is infused with pain and passion. It might not be the right kind of longing though. You see, I am single. Because I am single, I...
View Article“Online Community” Is a Poor Substitute
“Online Community” Is a Poor Substitute by Kurt WillemsMy pastoral residency came to an end recently. During the few years of my work there, my pastoral license found its validity in the denomination...
View ArticleSingleness isn’t an Excuse for Selfishness
Singleness isn’t an Excuse for Selfishness by Meghan MellingerAs I move into the last year of my twenties, even the thought of owning a houseplant still seems like too much of a tie-me-down commitment....
View ArticleExploring Coffee Culture
Exploring Coffee Culture by Rachel BurttEvery college student has worked as a barista. At least, it seems that way. What better place to work if you need caffeine and a place to study? It’s all right...
View ArticleBody Perfection will Fail You
Body Perfection will Fail You by Julia SterneIn college I bought into the pursuit of body perfection. I achieved goal after goal of shaping my body, thinking that if I looked better on the outside,...
View ArticleFull in a World of Empty
Full in a World of Empty by Emily WierrengaI’d come to the Middle East, 23 years old and engaged, on a six-month mission.I’d learned Arabic and taught English in Palestinian camp to children with dirty...
View ArticleRealities of a Post-Grad Life
Realities of a Post-Grad Life by Jessica Jordan “You’ve graduated college. Now what are you going to do?”It’s a pretty daunting question. And it gets even more intimidating when you realize you don’t...
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5 Tips for Girls “In Waiting”— From a Guy
5 Tips for Girls “In Waiting” — From a Guy by Sam McLoughlinSo I was talking to my married, younger sister (who knows infinitely more than I do) recently, and we talked about how many of her friends...
View ArticleWhat kind of worker are you?
What kind of worker are you? by Colleen LittleWe all have our own way of getting the job done. Some people need structure while others can’t be tied down — no way is better than the rest. In fact,...
View ArticleThe Destructive Power of Porn Addiction
The Destructive Power of Porn Addiction by Leanne JanzenIt’s 6 a.m. Somebody’s screaming. You groggily make your way to the living room to investigate, and find your husband, passed out on the living...
View ArticleFinding Meditation in the Mundane
Finding Meditation in the Mundane by Benjamin CooleyThe mundane doesn’t need to be meaningless. Often times, the ordinary can be the perfect opportunity to slow down, to reflect — to meditate.What do...
View ArticleThe Theology of food
The Theology of food by Nick Schuurman“Our present ecological crisis… has a great deal to do with our failure to think of the world as existing in relation to the mystery of God, not just as a huge...
View ArticleI Spent Twenty Years Fat
I Spent Twenty Years Fat by Tyler ElkinkI spent twenty years fatAnd if it’s anyone’s fault, it’s my own.I grew up working very hard and eating very hard. I stopped working hard just as I hit my teens....
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How to create an effective morning routine
How to create an effective morning routine by Shara LeePhoto by Sun LadderMornings are tough for most people, but they don’t have to be. They should be a time for reflection, introspection, and above...
View ArticleHow do you love?
How do you love? by Michelle SudduthIf I asked you, “Who do you love?” I’m sure you could give me a list of the significant relationships in your life. Pondering these people probably brings up an...
View ArticleBroken Families and White Picket Fences
Broken Families and White Picket Fences by Melanie JonesPicture this: a mom, dad, son, daughter and a Golden Lab named Waldo; a picture perfect family with a white picket fence surrounding their house....
View Article8 things to do before your 1st anniversary
8 things to do before your 1st anniversary by Olive ChanIf you’re newly married, or about to get married, this is especially for you. But even if you’ve been married for a while, you can still use...
View ArticleLessons from a first love
Lessons from a first love by Sam McLoughlinMy first real, healthy dating relationship begin and end in the span of six months. I think I experienced real love, and when it ended, felt hurt like never...
View ArticleThe Secret to Living the Everyday Good Life
The Secret to Living the Everyday Good Life by Michelle SudduthWhat do I want to order from your ten-page menu, Mr. Waiter? You have no idea the inner turmoil you are creating by giving me so many...
View ArticleYou’re looking for the wrong person to marry
You’re looking for the wrong person to marry by Tim ChanAfter spending the last decade surrounded by people in their 20s I’ve discovered the topic that occupies the majority of their thoughts is...
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