3 Things I’ve Learned As a Single in My 30s
Now that I’ve hit my 30s, the reality that I might remain single for the rest of my life, and that life would more or less remain status quo looms over me with each passing year.
On a larger scale, this journey of singleness has taught me three important things about God’s provision and purpose for my life.
ASK YMI: I Am Fully Self-Sufficient. Why Do I Need God?
A: What reality will end up showing you, if you leave it time, is that you are not fully self-sufficient. You can’t control your emotions. And you can’t determine your own future. But your life will be proof of that in itself.
5 People You Need to Be Friends With
Church is dismissed and the rustling starts. Do you quietly sneak out the back doors of the sanctuary? Or do you stick around, finding ways to soak up the richness of the diversity of the body of Christ?
3 Signs That You’re Burned Out from Serving
29 September, 2010. That was the day I realized I was burned out. As a young Christian undergraduate, I thought that I was immune to burnout. After all, wasn’t I doing everything “right” by serving in multiple church and campus ministries every week?
3 Things I’ve Learned As a Single in My 30s
Now that I’ve hit my 30s, the reality that I might remain single for the rest of my life, and that life would more or less remain status quo looms over me with each passing year.
On a larger scale, this journey of singleness has taught me three important things about God’s provision and purpose for my life.
Why I Stopped Reaching for Success
So while many of my peers are starting families and careers, I’m taking New Testament survey and theology classes. If I’m completely honest, there have been times I’ve wondered if it is worth it. Shouldn’t I be putting my time and resources toward building a successful career?
If God Is Real, Why Doesn’t He Make Himself More Obvious?
Anyone who has believed in God for any extended period of time shares something in common. Disappointment. At some point we ask ourselves: Why don’t I feel my faith anymore?
Individuality
Jesus said to His disciples, ’If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself . . .’ —Matthew 16:24
Individuality
Jesus said to His disciples, ’If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself . . .’ —Matthew 16:24
ODB: Canceled Debts
In 2009, Los Angeles County stopped charging families for the costs of their children’s incarceration. Though no new fees were charged, those with unpaid fees from before the change in policy were still required to settle their debt. Then in 2018 the county canceled all outstanding financial obligations.For some families, canceling the debt aided greatly in their struggle to survive; no long
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Why Frozen 2 Made Me Uncomfortable
I’ll admit it: I was one of those adults who was probably more excited about Frozen 2 than the average kid.
And it wasn’t just because Disney went all out with the merchandise to build up anticipation for the movie’s release weeks before.
Kanye West Declaring Jesus As King: Legit or A Joke?
The world’s biggest artist who is renowned for vulgar lyrics and explicit thematic elements within his music would be creating an album about . . . God?
It had to be a joke, right?
Why Frozen 2 Made Me Uncomfortable
I’ll admit it: I was one of those adults who was probably more excited about Frozen 2 than the average kid.
And it wasn’t just because Disney went all out with the merchandise to build up anticipation for the movie’s release weeks before.
