“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
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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
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
When life gives you lemons…
…make lemonade! …or, as Minneapolis-based hip-hop-group Atmosphere said on their 2008 album, “Paint that S**t Gold.” Forgive the vulgarity, but, it is meant to be an illustration of the many ways people handle adversity in life – in my opinion, it’s always best with optimism, but this weekend will provide a test for me and… Continue reading When life gives you lemons…
Shuree Music: One G1rl Can Change the World
Shuree, a Chicago worship leader and Christian pop artist, released a full-length album Friday, called “One G1rl Can Change the World.” It’s an eclectic mix of backbeats and worship – something many Christian artists in the “pop” genre have shied away from. As Grammy-nominated producer “Oh, Hush!,” said in an interview, ‘Christian music is often… Continue reading Shuree Music: One G1rl Can Change the World
Worship services & 5Ks: Millennials making a difference
Last semester, during a Spanish class I was taking at Northwestern University, my professor brought up the Greek financial crisis. One of my classmates was from Greece, and planned to go back home after the semester to a place where, he claimed, people are “lazy.” The class of 20-something students chuckled, but my professor responded… Continue reading Worship services & 5Ks: Millennials making a difference