Navigating the Christian Life in A world that isn't home
Fear. There's a lot of that going around lately, yeah? If you're unsure, just turn on the news and listen for about 5 minutes. A virus is spreading across the world. The US economy is barely hanging on, and people are feeling the strain of increasing financial burdens and concerns for the wellbeing of loved [...]
Out of curiosity, I recently googled "how to be successful," admittedly hoping to spur a life-changing revelation that would secure an outstanding semester of grad school. Through my extensive searchings (i. e. the first search result that came up), I came across an article from Entrepreneur.com entitled "7 Steps to Become Successful Sooner." The author [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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