Thursday, April 18, 2019

Christians and Online Dating: 3 Things to Consider

Online dating. Some blame it for the most ridiculous, awkward moments of their lives. Others have a spouse because they gave it a shot. Commercials claim it’s the best way to meet singles. And YouTube parodies and newsreels highlight every possible way it can go wrong.

So, should you try online dating? After months of asking myself that same question, I decided to try it out for about half a year. Here are a few things I wish I would have thought about before diving into the quirky complexity that is online dating.

March 21, 2019
By Nathan Peterson
The Lies FOMO Tells Us

Believing FOMO’s lies has only left me disappointed, looking for another quick fix, another move to help relieve those thoughts of missing out. It’s a never-ending cycle that leaves me restless and wondering what to try and where to go next. 

March 14, 2019
By Timothy Holmes
3 Hidden Gems from the InterVarsity Spotify Worship Playlist

"I humbly believe that the songs we sing in worship have deep impacts on our understanding...the gems of these three songs give us language around Jesus’ great commandment, posturing us to better love God with our mind, heart, soul, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves."

March 11, 2019
By Andrew McCarty
3 Ways Prayer-Walking Changes Our Prayers for Campus

“What difference does it make if I pray by prayer-walking or pray in my bathroom?” Prayer-walking will certainly have moments of discomfort or awkwardness...But God will engage your senses to make you more aware of the revival he wants to bring to the places you’re currently standing in.

February 28, 2019
By Brenda Jo Wong
Family Beyond Blood

"Numerous people are committed to me like family, and I am included in their families and celebrations. God has given me the security of knowing that I belong, I am loved, and I am accepted unconditionally."

February 21, 2019
By Timothy Holmes
4 Tips for Authentic Evangelism Post-College
Reaching friends, family, or co-workers may look very different after college. But there are some ways of living that translate well in showing Jesus to others no matter where we are in life.
February 14, 2019
By Christopher K. Lee
The Subversive Humility of Jesus

Jesus' humility stood out. Here are five lessons on how we can be humble leaders as Jesus shows us in the Last Supper.

February 07, 2019
By Kelly Aalseth
How to Reinvigorate Your Quiet Time

Whether you’re new to discovering this sacred space, or you have grown up being taught that a good Christian should have a “daily quiet time,” it can sometimes be difficult to know what to do...How do you find time that’s free of distraction? How do you connect to someone who feels invisible and not always easy to hear?

February 01, 2019
By Jason Gaboury
Radiating Light This Epiphany

"I love Epiphany. I love Epiphany because I love Jesus. The beauty and majesty of the glory of God as reflected in this scandalous and holy life captivates me. And I am convinced that the only hope for our dark, dark world is the light of Jesus."

January 25, 2019
By Diana Collymore
Sabbath Fits: Adhering to Boundaries

There is always something that can take up my time and energy. A quick stop at the store usually turns into completing the shopping for the week. I’ve found that “one item” turns into a multistore shopping exercise. That quick glance at email becomes an hour of writing messages.

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