The Intersection of Faith and Culture
“It was the highlight of my year.” “It showed me how much we have to be thankful for.” “It changed my life!” These might be typical comments from teenagers returning from a short-term mission trip. But our group is not typical. Our group isn’t from a specific church or youth […]
The Love and Respect Now author and blogger talks about her newest venture, The Illumination Project, a small group study series based on relationships You will only ever have two choices: love or fear. Choose love. (Jim Carrey) Regardless of your religious or philosophical leanings, as human beings we have […]
“I’ve already had 900 jealous thoughts today. What’s wrong with me?!” I sent my best friend this text the other day. There’s a good chance I was just hungry, but considering my constant state of envy, I don’t think that’s the case. “Nothing. You’re normal.” She was quick to respond, […]
Allahu Akbar… The sound was haunting, arresting, as it wafted through the warm desert air of the Omani capital of Muscat. It was the Adhan, the Muslim call to prayer, recited five times per day as a confession of faith. I wasn’t surprised to hear it: Oman is about 75 […]
As a new patron to a grocery store, I have realized that I have an incredible amount of power when I walk through the doors. And even more so when I get to the checkout line. Any sign of impatience (glancing at my watch, scanning the other aisles), and out of […]
Adventure is an inherent element to living awake. Listen to your desire for it. Consider what may be in the way of freely trusting.
