Conservative Christians and liberal feminists alike have recently gone up in arms over the “end of men,” a topic broached in Hanna Rosin’s 2010 Atlantic Magazine cover story, “The End of Men” (she wrote a novel on this theme that was released in September). I’ve intentionally stayed out of this conversation until a friend read… Continue reading The war on men: a single Christian lady perspective
Category: Motivation
Pastor Rick Warren Goes Gangnam Style
Rick Warren is a megachurch pastor, international speaker, and best-selling author of the bestselling hardback non-fiction book in history, The Purpose Driven Life. Outside of coordinating global peace efforts and Bible study curriculum for his 20,000+ member non-denominational Christian congregation in Southern California, he’s tracking popular trends and publicly declaring his affinity for South Korean… Continue reading Pastor Rick Warren Goes Gangnam Style
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
3 (In)Famous Wheaton College Alumni
Yes, Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill. is often referred to as the “Harvard of Evangelical Universities,” but it turns out alumni are making waves in the world outside of church plants and stadium-sized evangelism rallies a la Billy Graham. Here are three men who have made names for themselves after graduation: one on Jeopardy!, one… Continue reading 3 (In)Famous Wheaton College Alumni
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
Why I pray for Katy Perry & Britney Spears
The reason I became a journalist passionate about arts and entertainment writing is because of Rolling Stone’s 2008 cover story. It’s called “Britney Spears: Inside an American Tragedy,” and it completely changed my life. The explicit details about her coming of age in a liberal, materialistic culture, and publicly crashing and burning as a result,… Continue reading Why I pray for Katy Perry & Britney Spears
Lunchables & harmonicas: a lesson from the homeless in Evanston
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
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
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”