It’s been a big week for the Supreme Court, SCOTUS, DOMA, Prop 8, and churches nationwide. As I’ve watched profile pictures change on Facebook, hashtags trend on Twitter about #equality, and browsed online photo galleries displaying happiness and tears of joy come from couples who can finally, legally, engage in federally-recognized unions, I’ve been bothered… Continue reading How Should Christians Respond to SCOTUS’ DOMA ruling?
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Nik Wallenda Crosses the Grand Canyon: ‘Thank You Jesus’
Nik Wallenda crossed the Grand Canyon successfully tonight, without a safety harness, while proclaiming his faith and trust in Jesus. “Thank you, Jesus,” he said several times during his walk across the 1,400-foot tightrope over 1,500 feet above the canyon (a height taller than the Empire State Building). During my interview with him last week,… Continue reading Nik Wallenda Crosses the Grand Canyon: ‘Thank You Jesus’
The Four-mula For a Successful Life: JUST DO IT
I’m a 24-year-old Christian Millennial. More than 40 percent of my peers are underemployed, living at home with their parents, or “working” unpaid internships until they “make it.” The statistics are depressing, but the reality is, I think many of us are underestimating our abilities. Like Jesus said, “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes… Continue reading The Four-mula For a Successful Life: JUST DO IT
Six Tips for Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
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
Introducing Kevin Marble: What Are You Afraid Of?
With the evolution of YouTube, Facebook fan pages, and autotune, it seems like anyone can become a recording artist these days, but it’s hard to do it right. 22-year-old singer/songwriter Kevin Marble took the production of his debut album seriously, and it shows in the quality of this folk-meets-alternative compilation, “What Are You Afraid Of?,” released… Continue reading Introducing Kevin Marble: What Are You Afraid Of?
Top 3 Easter Tweets from My Peeps
Easter weekend has ended, but the spirit of the season remains. Christ is risen INDEED!, and that’s reason to celebrate. As I was perusing Facebook statuses and Tweets over Easter weekend, a few Easter e-cards made me chuckle. 1) The first, a depressing reality for many American Christians – who do you know who had… Continue reading Top 3 Easter Tweets from My Peeps
Hillsong United Interview: Joel Houston on #1 Album ‘Zion’
Last Tuesday, Australian worship team Hillsong United released their 12th studio album, Zion. During the first week of its release, it sold more than 34,100 units, topped the Billboard Christian & Gospel album and digital charts, peaked as the No. 1 album overall on iTunes in the United States, South Africa, Sweden, Dominican Republic, Brazil,… Continue reading Hillsong United Interview: Joel Houston on #1 Album ‘Zion’
25 Ways to Prevent a Panic Attack
You know the feeling: work is piling up, and you thought everything was manageable until, for whatever reason, it isn’t anymore. You’ve probably experienced that moment when the stress moves in, your throat and chest get tight, your breathing gets shallow, and you realize you may not be able to handle whatever is coming your… Continue reading 25 Ways to Prevent a Panic Attack
Jesus Is A Justin Bieber Fan
EDITOR’S NOTE: All statements in this post are factual. I met Justin Bieber and his mother Pattie at 101.3 KDWB-FM in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while working as a production intern for the Dave Ryan in the Morning Show during summer 2009. Four years later, I found myself interviewing Bieber’s “pastor,” Judah Smith, during the 2013 Passion… Continue reading Jesus Is A Justin Bieber Fan
Willow Creek DuPage Commissions Reece Whitehead as Campus Pastor
Reece Whitehead‘s grandparents gave their lives to Jesus Christ in 1959 while listening to Billy Graham give a stadium altar call in Melbourne, Australia. As a result, Reece and his siblings were raised to know Jesus, and he and his brother Darren ultimately found themselves in pastoral roles at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago.… Continue reading Willow Creek DuPage Commissions Reece Whitehead as Campus Pastor