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Striking Balances Without Becoming Paralyzed (Coronavirus & Black Lives Matter)
The last couple months have been uncertain and panic-ridden, then the last couple weeks added icing to the chaos cake. The contentious issues facing us are causing extreme polarization. I wonder how we can strike some balances and truly listen to people’s different concerns while still being bold, loving defenders of truth and justice. Coronavirus […]
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Exercising with a Progressive Disability During a Pandemic
Throughout this experience, I’ve prayed for people with mental and/or physical illnesses that are exacerbated by the current circumstances. For some, the lack of routine, of social contact, or just of busy-ness/distractions triggers depression, anxiety, etc. For others, physically staying in one place much of the time can worsen mobility issues (in other words, use […]
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Which Is Better? “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” vs. “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”
Mark Twain authored these two books, which are absolute gems among American classics. Readers of all ages can digest and appreciate them. The question is, which one is better (and why)? The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) Though he’s a good kid deep down, Tom Sawyer is quite mischievous. He likes to go on adventures […]
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The Pharisees Aren’t the Bad Guys & the Disciples Aren’t the Good Guys
Pharisees, scribes, chief priests–these are the bad guys in the story of Jesus’s life and death. And the disciples, who followed Jesus throughout His ministry, are the good guys. Hmm…is that true? I wonder if we are drastically oversimplifying both the gospel and human nature by viewing these characters in a black-and-white manner. Today’s post […]
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Revisiting Old Blogging Articles: Great vs. Questionable Advice
Of my six most “liked” blog posts EVER (displayed on my website’s homepage), three fall in the “Blogging Tips & Tricks” series. A lot of people are seeking the secrets to blogging success! As I spent several tedious hours last week recategorizing some posts, I revisited my old blogging advice articles. Today, I’m sharing my […]
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How the Internet Is Really Helpful Yet Super Confusing (& Sometimes Dangerous)
Ah, technology, the good ol’ double-edged sword. On one hand, we can read our favorite singer’s Tuesday morning thoughts (thanks, Twitter); on the other, trolls no longer live under bridges (thanks, Twitter). 😉 But, on a serious note, I’d like to discuss how the excess of information online can be educational…but it can also be […]
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Why We Should Be More Conscientious When We Shop
This is the cycle of hyperconsumerism: shop excessively, stockpile clutter, repeat. America is built on this wasteful but effective concept, which causes us to ravage people and the environment yet keeps our economy afloat. How do (and how should) we think about this issue? For most of my life, I didn’t think twice about my […]
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How I’ve Been Spending my Time During Quarantine
It’s crazy that my “Coronavirus Came in Like a Wrecking Ball” post was published one month ago. Gah! Today, I want to take it easy and share how I’ve tried to put the extra time to good use. I’m going a little stir crazy since I can’t attend all the church-related outings that come throughout […]
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God Spoke to Me, an Eerily Prophetic Quote from Dr. MLK Jr. & Attending a Mega-Church Virtually
Though the lack of Sunday worship services during Lent makes it feel less real, today is Good Friday. As we remember Jesus’s great sacrifice for humanity this Easter weekend, I wonder how the church will stand against injustice as Jesus did. Whether we choose to be counter-cultural or comfortable will determine our ability to follow […]
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How Reading the Psalms Transformed my Prayer Life
Prayer, as I once heard in a sermon, is an area of religion/faith “where we could all stand to improve.” Today, I want to share how reading the Psalms has improved my prayer life. Here are some (loose) categories of how a person’s relationship to prayer may look— Doesn’t pray at all Only prays in […]
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