You win a contEsther The rain holds out long enough for you to go outside with your friends. You have a loving family. You get a good grade on a school assignment All those things could signal to others that you are “blessed.” Our world often associates blessing with being rich, comfortable, talented, successful, and [...]

The universe is so large, the stars so far away in the night sky, and yet the same God who made the stars also made us. . When we start to doubt our worth or worry that there isn't a reason for our lives, we can consider the stars in the night sky and the [...]

I have a confession. I used to hate the people who disagreed with me politically. It's understandable to feel strongly about how we practice politics. Voting and activism have the potential to bring about much good in our communities. Politics can also be incredibly scary because we're often dealing with life-and-death issues that affect us [...]

I once watched a video that asked an unusual question: “What year of life tends to be the best?” Pretty deep, right? Not surprisingly, the video didn't come to a definite conclusion. Depending on what you think the answer is, you might either feel hopeless that the best of life is done, or disappointed when [...]

Some people might describe me as a goal-oriented list maker. And they would be right. So, it's no surprise that I start a new year (sometimes the new calendar year in January, sometimes the new school year in the fall) with journal and pen in hand, writing out goals I want to accomplish. One New [...]

We have a friend saying goodbye and meeting a new friend on today's Unlocked Connection episode! Andrew has decided to step away from hosting Unlocked (listen to find out why), and Natalie introduces us to George Moss, a new friend taking over from Andrew. He's going to be an awesome host and we hope you [...]