Month: June 2012

Miracles in the madness of Colorado wildfire

I’ve been reporting on the Colorado wildfires for Christianity Today’s online news site the past couple of days (“Colorado Wildfires Threaten Navigators’ Camps,” “Evacuated Navigators Working From Focus on the Family Offices” and have learned a couple of things in the process: 1) God is good; 2) God protects His people; 3) Arson is bad;… Continue reading Miracles in the madness of Colorado wildfire

Lunchables & harmonicas: a lesson from the homeless in Evanston

"Craig Street Bum" by chrismaverick on Flickr

Yesterday afternoon, I approached my local CVS store to pick up a CTA pass. Just as I grabbed the door handle, I swung my head to the right to see a homeless man sitting on a crate outside the door. Before I could look away, he called after me – “Hey! Lady! Would you mind… Continue reading Lunchables & harmonicas: a lesson from the homeless in Evanston

Willow Creek’s Lakeside Baptisms – June 24, 2012

Hundreds gathered Sunday at 67 E. Algonquin Road in South Barrington for an event of epic proportions – Willow Creek Community Church’s lakeside baptisms. “This is a monumental event for our church,” pastor Bill Hybels said. “Many of us will go into the water. The most important part is that we put you way under… Continue reading Willow Creek’s Lakeside Baptisms – June 24, 2012

3 Reasons Why I Got Baptized Again

This Sunday, I’m getting baptized at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, perhaps with hundreds of other church-going participants. I am super excited to be a part of this experience,  and there are a few questions I want to address here for friends, family and acquaintances who are interested in learning more about my… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why I Got Baptized Again

Justin Bieber is a BELIEVER

Justin Bieber’s much anticipated album, “Believe,” hit store shelves today. His fourth studio album was immediately purchased by millions of screaming girls and their mothers, hitting the top of iTunes charts in mere hours and, according to Billboard Magazine, is well on its way to becoming the biggest debut of the year. It has finally… Continue reading Justin Bieber is a BELIEVER

MotoX : go big or go home

Motocross is not for sissies, and it’s definitely not something I thought existed outside of the television until I attended a Motokazie hare scramble race in Carver, Minnesota last Sunday where I learned how intense the sport can be in real life. My sister’s boyfriend, Eric Hempel, placed 4th out of 24 in his class,… Continue reading MotoX : go big or go home

Princess Diana : “A Celebration”

Princess Diana was always someone I admired, but never someone I knew more about than the fact that she was royalty in England. After visiting “Diana: a celebration,” an award-winning traveling exposition showcasing the Princess’ accomplishments throughout her life, I understand why she was so important. When she died in that fateful car crash in… Continue reading Princess Diana : “A Celebration”

Jesus loves you!

A moment of inspiration spotted today on Northwestern University’s campus in Evanston, outside the Medill School of Journalism. A great reminder outside of the Sunday school classroom, that: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so!” “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that… Continue reading Jesus loves you!

WWJD @ WINE RIOT ?

This weekend, I will be attending Second Glass’ “Wine Riot” at Union Station in Chicago. According to the press release, this event will be “two parts education, one part revolution,” and I am very much looking forward to “travelling from the Loire Valley in France to the depths of Germany,” though I have only one… Continue reading WWJD @ WINE RIOT ?

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