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
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Wheaton College Provides “Refuge” for Same-Sex Attracted Students
For the first time in its 150-year history, Wheaton College has formally instated a community group for same-sex attracted students. “Refuge” was recognized as a community group under the Student Care Committee for Student Government by President Philip Ryken Tuesday, and is composed of approximately 15 Wheaton students who identify as same-sex attracted. According to… Continue reading Wheaton College Provides “Refuge” for Same-Sex Attracted Students
Single and Loving It in Chicago
In the aftermath of Valentine’s Day 2013, I realize that, at the age of 24, I’m still single, and loving it – along with thousands of other individuals in Chicago (see map above). Even though my twin sister is engaged, and most of my close friends have significant others, I’m perfectly content grabbing dinner with… Continue reading Single and Loving It in Chicago
Why I’m Not Giving Up Anything for Lent
Many Christians see the 40 days of Lent as an excuse to go on a diet, stop cussing, lose a few pounds, and overall, become a better person by giving up a bad habit or dietary selection. Don’t get me wrong – dropping cigarettes, gossip columns, and/or fatty foods are healthy choices – but they’re… Continue reading Why I’m Not Giving Up Anything for Lent
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
Evangelical Sex: Why True Love Waits
The truth is out: 44-80 percent of unmarried evangelicals ages 18-29 have had sex. A 2012 study conducted by the National Association of Evangelicals stated the numbers held at 44 percent, but a CNN Belief Blog post cited a 2009 National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy study that came up with 80 percent.… Continue reading Evangelical Sex: Why True Love Waits
Sex Trafficking at the Super Bowl
Thursday, 1/31/13 Eight men have already been arrested as part of a sex trafficking ring exposed today in New Orleans. This case supports advocacy agencies’ claims that the Super Bowl is the “single largest human trafficking incident in the United States.” When you combine beer, testosterone, and cold hard cash with hundreds of thousands of… Continue reading Sex Trafficking at the Super Bowl
Daredevil Nik Wallenda Proves Nothing is Impossible With God
“We fly high, no lie, you know this.” Sure, these may be lyrics from popular rapper Jim Jones, but these words also ring throughout the Bible. Jesus ascended into heaven on a cloud, was “exalted to the highest place,” and was transfigured on the top of a mountain. He also told his followers, and even… Continue reading Daredevil Nik Wallenda Proves Nothing is Impossible With God
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?
Remembering Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
Millions of people around the globe are remembering the legacy of the late Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., today. Referred to most often as a legendary civil rights activist, the Reverend was, at his core, a Baptist preacher. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School at the ripe young age of 15, he went… Continue reading Remembering Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.