We are all close with the people we live with--maybe sometimes too close ;). Those treasured people know all our flaws, imperfections, annoyances and failures. God knows all of them too. But oftentimes, we think we can "hide" who we are from Him. We turn on music and the TV to drown out the insecure … Continue reading When God Seems Silent: Part 3
Have you ever people-watched? It can be very enlightening AND entertaining. If you stay silent long enough, you'll notice a lot about a person--how they interact, what they value, where they invest their time. In fact, nonverbal communication often tells us more about a person than verbal. In the same way, silence helps us get … Continue reading When God Seems Silent: Part 2
I never would have guessed a plane ride would launch me into a significant time of growth in my spiritual life. With the deafening sounds of jet engines in my ears, I certainly wouldn't have expected that growth to come from something quite the opposite--silence. A few years ago, I left right after my college … Continue reading When God Seems Silent: Part 1
We all have that one cookie we’re addicted to. This one is mine. They are so chocolaty and warm and perfect for any holiday party. The best news? They’re easy to make BUT they are so delicious and fancy that your friends will think you slaved away for hours to make something so perfect! Like … Continue reading Feature Recipe: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
There seems to be a class missing from college curriculum that everyone feels, but no one talks about. In fact, I've never heard of a lecture that covered the all-too-practical topics of choosing an insurance plans or how to consolidate finances once you're married. And let's not even mention the whole "having kids" thing! Somewhere in … Continue reading What Your Friends Are Saying About Life After College
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