The Intersection of Faith and Culture
Dear Amanda, I have a friend who has had the potential to be more than a friend for the past few years. During the beginning of our friendship we would be texting each other madly trying to talk as much as possible. In October he told me his family was […]
Dear Amanda, Unlike most people my age, I have never been kissed and I’ve never been in a relationship. I have only been on one date my entire life, and it was a complete flop. I know that my value comes from Christ, but it’s hard sometimes. I have had […]
Hi Amanda, I’ve been through many bad relationships in the past where the guy would leave me, so in this relationship I was prepared for the worst from the very beginning. My ex and I dated for three months (March, April, May), and in the first two months I was […]
I’m setting out on a new adventure, filled with question askin,’ straight-talkin,’ and witty insights. I’m doling out advice in a new series we like to call “Ask Amanda.” I’ll have a regular column here at Converge that answers a question or two sent in by you ever-faithful readers. I’ll […]
They’re re-making Left Behind. Please contain your excitement. Growing up in the church, I heard things about Jesus coming back, and I didn’t fully understand what was going to happen. All this talk about being “taken” scared me a little. Then Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins came along and […]
If we were to play a game of “my dad is better than your dad” I’d win every time. There’s no contest. My dad is remarkably similar to Ron Swanson in his love of grilled meat and ability to build things. He’s a fair boss and natural leader. He’s wise […]