It’s been a big week for the Supreme Court, SCOTUS, DOMA, Prop 8, and churches nationwide. As I’ve watched profile pictures change on Facebook, hashtags trend on Twitter about #equality, and browsed online photo galleries displaying happiness and tears of joy come from couples who can finally, legally, engage in federally-recognized unions, I’ve been bothered… Continue reading How Should Christians Respond to SCOTUS’ DOMA ruling?
Month: June 2013
Nik Wallenda Crosses the Grand Canyon: ‘Thank You Jesus’
Nik Wallenda crossed the Grand Canyon successfully tonight, without a safety harness, while proclaiming his faith and trust in Jesus. “Thank you, Jesus,” he said several times during his walk across the 1,400-foot tightrope over 1,500 feet above the canyon (a height taller than the Empire State Building). During my interview with him last week,… Continue reading Nik Wallenda Crosses the Grand Canyon: ‘Thank You Jesus’
Five Reasons Why I Have the Best Dad Ever
It’s Father’s Day, and with that, here are five reasons why my dad is the best dad ever: 1. He’s been married to my mom for 32 years. In addition to being Father’s Day this week, my parents also celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary this week. This is a staggering statistic in a society where… Continue reading Five Reasons Why I Have the Best Dad Ever
West Chicagoland Anti-Trafficking Coalition Launch: Refuse to Do Nothing
Tonight over 50 people gathered at Glen Ellyn’s Blackberry Market for the launch of the West Chicago Anti-Trafficking Coalition. Representatives from churches, nonprofits, and organizations gathered for an evening of networking and conversation about what needs to be done in West Chicagoland to combat human trafficking of all kinds, including labor and sex trafficking happening… Continue reading West Chicagoland Anti-Trafficking Coalition Launch: Refuse to Do Nothing
Before I die, I want to . . . (see the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup)
Party with Jesus (yes). Speak a second language (Spanish). Write a novel (in the works). Drop it like it’s hawt (done). Go to Thailand (eventually). Love where I live (done). Go to New Zealand (and Australia). And yes, as the loyal Chicagoan I am, I’d also like to see the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup… Continue reading Before I die, I want to . . . (see the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup)
Expressing faith, hope and creativity at the Write to Publish Conference
I sat on an editors’ panel on behalf of Today’s Christian Woman and Christianity Today at the Write to Publish Conference hosted at Wheaton College today, and the most poignant thing I heard was about the creativity Christians so often fail to express authentically. “So many Christians are afraid of offending God,” artist, poet, and… Continue reading Expressing faith, hope and creativity at the Write to Publish Conference
The (Millennial) Marathon Miracle: It’s Miller Time
It’s June–that means marathon and 5K season is upon us. Unfortunately for me, I had my big toenail removed last week, so I won’t be participating in much of anything active over the next several weeks, but I’m able to be an avid spectator and supporter, and was able to witness two friends finish the… Continue reading The (Millennial) Marathon Miracle: It’s Miller Time