At first I was intrigued and hopeful about ‘Creating Your Life Plan.’ But after reading this “prescription,” I found myself a little disappointed.
Author: Anonymous
Christianity is not an accessory
I never knew who to feel sorrier for at youth group — the new kid who was made to drink Coke through someone else’s sock, or the kid who invited them. Anyone who has ever been to a Christian event knows Christian culture has some unique quirks. I’ve been immersed in […]
I’m perfect and I deserve it
I need to fall in love with myself. At least that’s what I’m told by every media campaign and inspirational quote aimed at increasing my self-esteem. It’s the message that has come to dominate pop lyrics and Dove ads ever since we’ve realized the damaging effects of the unrealistic standard […]
I take pride in my selflessness
Mother Teresa wasn’t one for pedicures. In fact, her feet were so gnarled and hard-skinned they looked more like the roots belonging to a knobby old tree than the feet of a saintly, beautiful woman. In his book The Irresistible Revolution, activist Shane Claiborne writes when he served alongside her […]
Should females preach?
“What do you do,” her voice strained, “when everything inside of you feels like you are supposed to do this thing, serve God in this particular way, and then someone comes and completely delegitimizes that desire?” I was struck, as she sat there, red-eyed and silent, by the complexity of […]
Blurred lines: “Aren’t you in school for ministry?”
I assumed that it was all a part of Christian courting. Until, that is, Ryan was on top of me. Okay, maybe it was a red flag when he asked me to turn out the lights. But still, it’s not like he declared the intention behind that request. He didn’t say, […]