Christians have a dual citizenship – on earth and in heaven – and our citizenship in heaven ought to make us better people here on earth. – Warren Wiersbe
It's that time of year again. Just when fall weather is starting to set in and autumn beauty is at its peak, Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" premieres 20 new Christmas movies that make you exchange the excitement of pumpkins and apple cider for cravings of peppermints and gingerbread. I'm not complaining, though. I appreciate a... Continue Reading →
Since I was 16 years old, I have worked at summer camp. Since I was ten years old, I have at least attended summer camp. Now, I'm 22 years old, and I can't tell you the impact camp has had on my life. If you are a college student reading this, you NEED to work... Continue Reading →
I'm no gardener. The last time I tried to grow anything was for a junior high science fair project that I'm still trying to erase from memory. Though Better Homes and Gardens will never feature my writing in an article entitled something like "5 Tips for a Bountiful Garden," I still know enough about plants... Continue Reading →
If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what final advice and encouragement would you offer to those you would leave behind? Consider carefully--this will be your last chance to impart wisdom to your loved ones. More than likely, your final words will reflect what you deem most important, the principles dearest to your... Continue Reading →
On March 27, 2018, I opened my P.O. box to find a letter--THE letter--that I had been anxiously awaiting, the one that would decide the next year of my life. With pounding heart and trembling hands, I tore the envelope's seal, careful to avoid also ripping the contents inside. My heart sank as the crisp... Continue Reading →
Tears streamed down my face as I sat in my Jeep parked outside my college dorm. My car was the one place on campus that offered complete privacy--no one to hear me cry. Well, no one except my mom, who was on the phone with me listening to my hurt and offering advice as only... Continue Reading →
"I've messed this up" Raise your hand if you have ever made a mistake. Look around. Everyone is raising their hand. We've all made mistakes. We've all sinned. We have all done things that we deeply regret. One of the most important parts of the Christian life is moving on from past mistakes, accepting the... Continue Reading →
Graduation season is here again, and students, especially seniors, feel the pressure as they take finals, finalize summer plans, nail job interviews, and prepare to enter the mystical realm called "real life." It's an exciting yet slightly terrifying period as they walk across the stage into a new world of possibilities, hopes, and dreams. A... Continue Reading →
In May of 2014, the doors to the famous cathedral of Notre Dame swung open, and I beheld its breathtaking beauty for the first time. On April 15, 2019, I tuned into FOX News to see thousands of Parisians watch in jaw-dropped horror as the blaze engulfed this historic landmark beloved by France and all... Continue Reading →
