I’ve been out of college for about 9 months now. I’ll be honest, the adjustment hasn’t been an easy one. Those university years were some of the best in my life—countless activities, new friends every week, schoolwork up to my eyeballs, internships, summer missions, Bible studies, leadership roles. You name it, I did it! After I … Continue reading What They Don’t Tell You About Life After College
“Dear future husband, it’s getting closer to Valentine’s Day—yet another I will spend single. I am missing you more often around this time. I want you to know that I love you even though I don’t know you yet. I know God has someone extra-special planned for me—you!” Fifteen-year-old Marina penned those words. I still … Continue reading Savoring Singleness
Guest Writer: Ruthie White As I reflect on the semester during this special Thanksgiving season, I see that it has been incredibly beautiful, and I have seen the Lord work in mighty ways. Right now though, my department at school is going through tremendous grief and loss. It’s hard to think straight, let alone see … Continue reading Good Things
By: Ruthie White Today I am 19 and a half years old. That’s not super significant in itself. Nineteen, I’m convinced, is the most boring age of all. But it’s significant to me because 6 months ago, on my birthday, I made a resolution to wait until March 25th to date or even pursue liking … Continue reading Satisfy
“I did the same amount of work as he did, why didn’t I get the award?” “I’m as pretty as she is, why didn’t I get complimented? “I’m as talented as they are, why didn’t I get picked?” “I’ve served in this position for years, why have I never been recognized?” Our human nature instinctly … Continue reading Prohibiting the Pursuit of Prideful Praise
"We're going to do what??" You can only imagine my reaction when I heard my family of 6 had decided to rent a house with only one bathroom. After all, as a 13 year old girl, I needed my privacy, right? But despite my complaints, we moved in. During the year we spent there, there … Continue reading The Art of Contentment
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