In an increasingly virtual world, many of us long for the intimacy of face-to-face friendship yet find it challenging. A recent survey suggests that 47% of Americans are somewhat satisfied to not at all satisfied with the number of people they classify as friends...
It’s the time of the year known for shopping (to the point of materialism), feasting (to the point of gluttony) and busyness (to the point of craziness)! It’s easy to miss the whole point of the Christmas season. What if we, as believers, chose a counter-cultural...
It’s the time of year for giving thanks. But what if, rather than a short-lived season, we became obsessed with thanking God continually? One of the most life-changing books I’ve read is “One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are” by Ann...
I’ve heard the question posed: is it possible to engage with the real world while attending Christian college? After all, you’ll be surrounded with Christians on all sides! You’ll be going to class, eating meals and socializing with other Christians ‘round the clock....
Pay attention as you wander around any college campus and you’ll notice a decently high trend towards electronic “ear wear.” Whether wireless earbuds or noise-canceling over-the-ear headphones, it appears that everyone is tuned in and listening. One study shows...
Waiting is not my favorite. I’m guessing you’re with me. Whether waiting in line, in traffic or to use the bathroom, I don’t enjoy the uncomfortable helplessness of just sitting there. Take that discomfort up a few notches and picture the really hard scenarios:...
