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Making Sense of Jesus’ Countercultural Teachings
We all know people who make striking comments just for the attention they get. They often appear countercultural, yet are rarely consistent in their lives. It’s almost like they just want to be different.
Why Should Christians Care About Social Justice?
Every fall, my college holds an event called “Un-Learn Week”. Un-Learn Week is a week full of different events focused on “un-learning” racial bias. This was the first time that I started really learning about social justice and what it means—especially in a Christian context.
Has Community Become Our New Idol?
I’ve never been good at socializing, especially at large events such as parties, networking, and happy hours. I talk to many people, yet still walk out of events feeling like I know no one. Friends tell me that they often feel the same way.
How to Make the Most of Your Time in University
It was four years ago now, but I still remember vividly my excitement and anticipation in the weeks leading up to the start of university. Many of my friends and family always looked back on their time there fondly—some even longed to relive their university days. And it wasn’t hard to imagine why.
Fight Club and the Emptiness of Our Human Pursuits
“Mischief. Mayhem. Soap.” That is the tagline of Fight Club, one of the most popular and often-quoted films of the 1990s. With a rating of 8.8/10 on IMDB, the film officially cemented Brad Pitt’s character, Tyler Durden, as a symbol of anti-establishment in modern day America.
What to Do When You’re Stuck in Comparison
I don’t know when it started. I don’t recall the first girl I looked at and thought to myself, she’s so much prettier than me. Surely it started before I began to mumble excuses under my breath regarding my lack of abilities.
How Can We Be “In the World, But Not of It”?
In regard to my choice of college, I was fully IN the world. I attended a large state university, where students that I lived with smoked various substances, drank under-age, partied, slept around, and neglected class work.
3 Reasons I Welcome Refugees (And 3 Ways You Can, Too)
Did you know nearly one in 100 people worldwide are displaced from their homes?
Refugees have become so much more than an Associated Press photo in my mind and my heart. For three years, I taught students at a refugee center in Uganda.
How the Gospel Transformed My Life
I sank into near depression after giving birth four years ago. My days were spent in tears of self-pity as I faced many issues on my own as a new mom, combined with misunderstandings with my husband and in-laws. My marriage was on the rocks. I had no joy. My life was a mess I could not get out of.
Why Do Some People Believe All Religions Lead to the Same God?
The idea that truth is exclusive does not sit well with many people today, does it?
In fact, it is deeply upsetting to some. We cherish the liberty to decide for ourselves what is true and what is not; at the same time, we demand that others be truthful to us.
Forgive Others Like Christ Forgave You
Have you ever been told to “forgive and forget”? Is that really how forgiveness works? Today on Discover the Word, the team, and special guest Robert Gelinas talk about the true nature of an often-misunderstood concept. When we understand how Christ forgave us, the way we forgive others will never be the same. Their series […]
What Should Christians Do About the Pain and Suffering in This World?
I never expected celebrity chef and writer Anthony Bourdain to take his own life. No one did. Few guessed the internal struggles that sapped his zest for living, even while publicly he personified vitality itself. Sad news comes as a shock, even when there is so much of it.
What Should Christians Do About the Pain and Suffering in This World?
I never expected celebrity chef and writer Anthony Bourdain to take his own life. No one did. Few guessed the internal struggles that sapped his zest for living, even while publicly he personified vitality itself. Sad news comes as a shock, even when there is so much of it.
When Anger Burns
Anger is a powerful emotion that is often viewed as something we should avoid. However, in When Anger Burns, Tim Jackson explores that “anger is neither right nor wrong until there is a motive.” Through various examples from his counseling career, Jackson helps us identify the root causes of anger …
Why Social Media Scares Me Sometimes
I’m an old soul. I’d rather read an actual book than a device. I prefer hymns to contemporary worship. I was mercilessly made fun of once for saying that a glass of iced tea “hit the spot.” So it probably comes as no surprise for me to tell you that social media. . . scares me sometimes.
