There will always be something we want, something we are waiting for. Life can often feel like a never-ending series of waiting seasons and unfulfilled desires. Whether it’s the next school break, the next job, or the next relationship, there will always be something we’re looking forward to. As we move through life, it can …
To be honest, I struggle at Harvard. This struggle is not what you might think. It’s not a struggle to understand what’s taught in classes, or a struggle to get everything done. It’s not a struggle amidst a liberalized, pluralistic student culture, or a struggle to stay involved in Christian community. I struggle against the …
Guilt is an old friend of mine. When I was little, I used to go through intense seasonal bouts of guilt. They occurred every spring from when I was five until I was twelve. Every year, around Easter, a weighty blanket of grief would come over me, grief for all of the sins I had …
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A few weeks ago, 1600 bright-eyed freshmen moved into the halls of Harvard Yard. Minivans full of dorm necessities pulled through the narrow, cobbled sidewalks; upperclassmen wearing matching shirts greeted families and helped haul boxes up freshly cleaned entryways. While I wasn’t on campus for freshman move-in, seeing photos was enough to throw me back …
Just the other day, I was sitting in a cabin full of Christian college-aged girls talking about dating and marriage. As the discussion progressed, many of the girls began to talk about issues regarding common views on relationships and sex. It was fascinating to me that a lot of the girls– especially the older ones– …
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