The Intersection of Faith and Culture
Oh great. My parents sponsored a starving African child in my name instead of buying me a real Christmas present. It was Christmas morning. The whole family was together, even though most of the children were married and starting their own families. We were about to open presents. There was […]
Emma Watson is one of the most likable actors in Hollywood today. Not only has she aged gracefully from precocious Hermione of Harry Potter fame, she has become an elegant woman with a sharp mind and a message to share. As the UN’s Goodwill Ambassador, Watson recently gave a speech […]
When Bill Nye approached the podium in his emblematic bowtie, turned to Ken Ham and said, “Mr. Ham, I learned something. Thank you,” I was shocked. I find most public debates about science and religion pretty boring; the most recent debate — between atheist Bill Nye “The Science Guy” and […]
“Let’s be honest,” my friend says to me. “You didn’t really want to drive all the way down there just to get coffee, right?” I thought of what I really wanted to say to my friend, the questions I wanted answered, and the emotions that were galloping through me. I […]
One year later, learning the same lessons Nothing has changed in a year. I am nearly 27, I am unmarried, I am childless (see what I just did there?) and I’m waiting for something big to happen. Again. I worked at a great place the whole school year. I had […]
When you’re in your 20s and 30s, moving away from your hometown seems inevitable. Whether you’ve decided to relocate because of a job, a relationship, a new opportunity, or just purely for the adventure of it all, any move can be a monumental adjustment. So here are a few dos […]
