Author: A Daily Miracle

Sex Trafficking 101

“All 0f us sitting here in this auditorium today have won the lottery of life,” pastor Bill Hybels said in a service at Willow Creek Community Church Sunday. “Now, the question is, how do we discharge the responsibility that comes with it?” Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author and New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof was… Continue reading Sex Trafficking 101

The miracle of a modern-day Cubs fan: introducing Jimmy Greenfield

ChicagoNow community manager Jimmy Greenfield is a man of faith – in one of the most infamous teams in baseball. This commitment has dominated most of his 44-year existence, and has not been without its difficulties. The Chicago Cubs’ franchise has tried Greenfield’s patience, loyalty and enthusiasm for decades, and has produced a wealth of… Continue reading The miracle of a modern-day Cubs fan: introducing Jimmy Greenfield

Heroes Today: I choose JESUS!

I went to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Ill. this past weekend, and it was a blast. Tickets were only $20 online, a severe discount from the typical $60 rate at the gate in regular season – the decrease in price definitely made up for the overcast skies and 48 degree weather we experienced… Continue reading Heroes Today: I choose JESUS!

College graduates: TAKE RISKS!

“Don’t take care, take risks.” This advice, given by Wheaton College’s 153rd Commencement speaker Canon Andrew White during his address this past weekend, was taken seriously by May 2012 graduate Paul Davis White. Shortly after accepting his diploma from President Philip Ryken, Paul found himself accepting a job offer from Canon White (pictured above), and… Continue reading College graduates: TAKE RISKS!

A DAILY MIRACLE: HALF-PRICE FRAPPUCCINOS

                  Starbucks is offering half-price frappuccinos at stores nationwide, starting TODAY, from 3 – 5 p.m. every day until May 13! If the discount isn’t enough to get you in the door, Starbucks’ new frap flavors being introduced for summer are: Mocha Coconut, Coconut Crème, Mocha Cookie… Continue reading A DAILY MIRACLE: HALF-PRICE FRAPPUCCINOS

Experiencing Chicago’s Disney Princess Audition

Wednesday morning, my friend and I auditioned to be Disney Princesses. “Remember – you are all beautiful! But also remember, we are looking for very specific roles to be filled. We want the fantasy to be consistent for all of our guests.” These words echoed off the walls of the Hubbard Street Dance Studio in… Continue reading Experiencing Chicago’s Disney Princess Audition

Free music downloads: “Mountaintop” and “I Choose Jesus”

Christian radio is at it again – doling out free music to us greedy listeners! 🙂 K-LOVE is offering a free download of 19-year-old Moriah Peters’ “I Choose Jesus” – she got turned down from American Idol producers after being told her Christian lifestyle was not “ideal” for the industry, and is now taking off… Continue reading Free music downloads: “Mountaintop” and “I Choose Jesus”

Wheaton College career services: how to market a liberal arts degree

“Would you like fries with that?” This quote hung in the air between my boss and me during the summer following my freshman year at Wheaton College. I had just told him I was majoring in communications, and he had a bit of trouble understanding the validity of a “bachelor of arts” degree. A few… Continue reading Wheaton College career services: how to market a liberal arts degree

Willow Creek’s ‘Celebration of Hope:’ Destiny Africa

“My name is Makumbi. When I grow up, I want to be a musician.” “My name is Irene. When I grow up, I want to be a teacher.” “My name is Julias. When I grow up, I want to be President of Uganda.” These quotes are three of numerous snippets heart at Willow Creek Community… Continue reading Willow Creek’s ‘Celebration of Hope:’ Destiny Africa