Why do we pray? No, really? Here's what I've discovered. Many of us pray because we need something. Some of us pray because we're angry or desperate. Others pray it because we think it will make us feel better or because we feel "guilty" and know we need to. While these reasons aren't "wrong," I … Continue reading 7 Ways to Deepen your Prayer Life
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
The screeching of metal-on metal awoke me from my frozen state of panic. When the car finally came to a halt, I batted through deployed air-bags and crumbled-in car doors to escape the vehicle. What happened? Was I hurt? Why was I still in the middle of the road? Surely other cars would run into … Continue reading What My Car Wreck Taught Me About Easter
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
My husband hates the idea of setting goals. And although most of the time I roll my eyes at him and continue my perfectionistic, categorized list of ambitions, this year, I heard him out. Why do we set goals? For me, it is a deep need to “get stuff done,” to check off a list, … Continue reading Goal-Setting God’s Way
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
If I asked you to tell me 5 places you would love to go in this world, I imagine you could come up with your list pretty quickly. But equally as quickly, you would tell me a lot of excuses, fears, and questions you have before you would EVER consider actually going. Travel is an incredible … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: The Heart of a Traveler
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
God answers prayers. This is a truth we can probably all agree on. We know that the God of the universe hears and responds to everything from a whispered desire to an outcry of devastation. What we don’t always realize is that sometimes, God’s response is no. It was this very “no” that left me … Continue reading When God Says “No”
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