Community and Relationships

July 05, 2018

By Colleen Degen

Making Sense of Christianity’s Branches: Meet a Catholic

For those unfamiliar with Catholicism and its beliefs, it may seem complicated, antiquated, and full of ritual. But, having been raised in the Catholic Church, I recognize the ways I have been formed by its teachings and its history, and see ways that it has much to offer the broader Church.

June 28, 2018

By Chandra Crane

Making Sense of Christianity’s Branches: Meet a Presbyterian

Presbyterians aren’t usually seen as being the life of the party. But I am grateful for the ways the gospel is preached, in all its nuance and life-giving truth, at my Presbyterian church in Jackson, Mississippi.

June 21, 2018

By R. York Moore

Making Sense of Christianity’s Branches: Meet a Baptist

I knew from an early age that Baptists were passionate and caring people.

June 14, 2018

By Drew Larson

Making Sense of Christianity’s Branches

Aren’t you a little curious what similarities and passions you might share with your neighbors in the faith? Crack open the door of your tradition and peek behind some of the others by reading first-person reflections from a selection of denominations and traditions.

May 31, 2018

By Jerry Romasco

Is Social Media Helping or Hurting Your Relationships?

We need constant reflection about social media engagement.

May 25, 2018

By Carrie Carey

How Do I Choose Who to Stay in Touch with After College?

Whether you move back into your parents’ house or move across the country for grad school, your friendships will look very different after college.

April 17, 2018

By Steven Grahmann

Reflections from an Enneagram Seven: Learning to Face Pain

A healthy Seven is an amazing force for good. But we have to get serious about entering into the real world, having real conversations, and pursuing real joy.

April 10, 2018

By Timothy Holmes

Reflections from an Enneagram Six: Learning to Trust That God Will Never Leave Me

When I am healthy, I find that I am not only able to remain faithful to the people and communities around me, but I am also able to easily build trust that pushes the whole team/community forward.

April 03, 2018

By Hans Nyberg

Reflections from an Enneagram Five: Learning to Trust God’s Abundance

As a Five on the Enneagram, I love to learn and want to be competent. But my desire to observe and learn also has a major drawback: it’s hard for me to actually act on things.

March 27, 2018

By Drew Larson

Reflections from an Enneagram Four: Learning Not to Let Emotions Rule

My parents didn’t know about the Enneagram back in 1989. If they had, it would have been pretty clear to them what was up: I was a Four. My flagship quote could be this bit of dialogue from Doctor Who: “What’s good about sad?” “It’s happy, for deep people.”

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