I don’t want what I think I want. At least that’s what marriage expert Gary Thomas told me and over 50 others tonight in a room full of expectant 20-somethings during a lecture at Wheaton College, one of the most conservative Christian colleges in the nation. “Ring-by-spring” season is in full swing on Christian campuses… Continue reading Six Tips for Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
Category: Events Around Town
Let’s Talk About Homosexuality: it’s only awkward if you make it awkward
Last Saturday afternoon, I hosted a conversation about homosexuality with the Navigators’ 20s Mission: Chicago in downtown Chicago. Fourteen of us met at Big Bricks Chicago on N. Lincoln Ave. to talk about potentially awkward questions including, “Is homosexuality a sin?” “Can someone be both gay and Christian?” and “How can the church love gay… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Homosexuality: it’s only awkward if you make it awkward
Andrew Marin Loves Chicago’s LGBTQ In Boystown
Friday afternoon, speaker and author Andrew Marin gave a presentation to over 100 Wheaton College students, faculty, staff, and visitors about how conservative Christians can better love LGBTQ individuals. His main points to the conservative Christian audience were to talk less and listen more, and to not be afraid to “live in the tension” of… Continue reading Andrew Marin Loves Chicago’s LGBTQ In Boystown
Pepperdine Law Wins Environmental Moot Court Competition
“Mr. President, your excellencies, and may it please the court…” These words have echoed in my mind the past three days as I’ve processed the countless hours I spent in courtrooms this past weekend at the 2013 Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition‘s North American Regional at American University. I flew to Washington, D. C.… Continue reading Pepperdine Law Wins Environmental Moot Court Competition
Is There Hope for the Gay Undergrad?
Homosexuality might be the most controversial topic in the U. S. today. It becomes extra controversial when combined with the Christian faith, and I recently dove headfirst into the tension by writing a news story for Christianity Today called “Hope for the Gay Undergrad.” The article provides a glimpse into what’s currently being done to… Continue reading Is There Hope for the Gay Undergrad?
Is the Holy Spirit a Fair Trade for Jesus?
Let’s be real: Jesus is the most epic human who ever walked the earth. He performed miracles on an almost-daily basis, including giving sight to the blind, casting out demons, healing the sick, memorizing the entire Torah (some would say this is a miracle), walking on water (definitely a miracle), making paralytics move, raising people… Continue reading Is the Holy Spirit a Fair Trade for Jesus?
UPDATE: Passion 2013: Live from Atlanta Jan. 1-4
At the conclusion of the 2013 Passion Conference, 60,000 college-aged students from around the world had raised over $3 million to combat human trafficking worldwide. Pastors and speakers Louie Giglio, Francis Chan, Beth Moore, Judah Smith, John Piper, and International Justice Mission President Gary Haughen gave messages at the conference’s main sessions, and worship was… Continue reading UPDATE: Passion 2013: Live from Atlanta Jan. 1-4
3 Simple Reasons Why I’m Voting for a Mormon President
As a journalist, I believe it’s my duty and responsibility to take in as much political jargon as possible this election season (not like I have a choice – it’s everywhere on newsstands this fall). As a blogger, I believe it’s my duty and responsibility to inform the general public of my opinions on most… Continue reading 3 Simple Reasons Why I’m Voting for a Mormon President
Color Run Chicago: A Recap of the Happiest 5K on the Planet
High-fives, multi-colored powder, beat-bumping bass, and 15,000 pumped-up runners took center stage in Grant Park at 7:30 a.m. yesterday for Chicago’s first annual Color Run – aka, “The Happiest 5K On the Planet.” I can’t decide if this, or my Down & Dirty 5K in May, was more fun – either way, I ended up… Continue reading Color Run Chicago: A Recap of the Happiest 5K on the Planet
(Not so) lazy Sunday: kayaking the Chicago River
Ever wondered what it would be like to see Chicago from the river below street level? If so, wonder no more! If not, maybe the following glimpse into a two hour tour of downtown Chi-town from the (icy) waters of the river will convince you to be a bit more adventurous, and to maybe even… Continue reading (Not so) lazy Sunday: kayaking the Chicago River