Spiritual Formation
How Embodied Community and Holistic Faith Can Relieve Gen Z's Mental Health Crisis
InterVarsity supports Gen Z by inviting them into vibrant, in-person communities and by giving them tools for holistic spirituality. But to do that well, it’s important to understand some of the underlying challenges contributing to Gen Z's struggles with mental health.
Meeting God in Grief
“Hey is everything okay at Abundant Life?! My dad just told me there was an active shooter...”
That was the first text I saw when I went on my lunch break on December 16, 2024, and it was followed by many others. People I hadn’t talked to in months, even years, bombarded me with questions. Many of them were the same: Were my siblings okay? The worst part was that I didn’t know.
Biggest Takeaways From Dallas Willard's "Hearing God"
Discernment is a journey rooted in searching for God and responding in a direction he desires. It’s about hearing God.
Do We Still Believe in Miracles?
In the first part of my life of faith, I didn’t believe that miracles existed because I never saw a miracle.
The Truth About Big, Scary Life Choices
Everyone faces decisions about the future at some point, and the way forward is taking small, informed steps at a time and looking back in gratitude.
The Goodness of God
God understands and goes deep with us in our suffering. If we include him, we will find joy and experience his love and goodness.
4 Reasons To Lead and 4 Reasons Not To
Is being an official leader in an InterVarsity chapter any more important than just being a faithful member of the community?
“Jesus Loves Me This I Know” — Seeking God With Our Heads AND Our Hearts
I felt detached from God because my emotions and my mind weren’t aligned with each other.
To Play or Not to Play – Hard Decisions After Sports Injuries
It was pitch-black outside as I limped into the ER. You're fine, you're fine, I kept telling myself.
The Gift of an Honest, Two-Way Conversation With God
For many years, I thought prayer was just a one-way conversation. I asked God for what I or others around me needed but never stopped to listen. I didn’t expect God to talk back to me.