Appreciating Lent’s Lessons as a Non-Lent Follower
I spent two years of elementary school at a private Lutheran School in Wisconsin. That was my introduction to Ash Wednesday and Lent, the Christian…
The Hope of Spring: Lessons in Transition
When my lease ended in November, I wasn’t quite sure where I would go next. I had recently left my job working for a nonprofit,…
Millennial Discontent: Settling Into Uncertainty
Someone once told me that the adult brain fully matures by 25 years of age. I recently turned 26, and I’m not sure that’s true.…
The No-Phone Zone: Secrets of a Tech-Free Summer
I love summer for a million reasons. I love the beach and long summer nights spent with friends and the fact that strawberries are back…
Overcoming Fear with Love
There are so many things I can think of to fear in this world: illness, loss of loved ones, unjust political systems. Each day the…
Summer Love: Finding Romance Without Apps
During college, I worked as a summer camp counselor at a Lutheran Camp in small-town Wisconsin. With a staff largely made up of those in…
Praying With My Boyfriend: Thoughts on Relationships and Prayer
The first time my boyfriend asked me to pray with him, I’ll admit I was slightly startled and a bit nervous. Yes, we attended church…
Why Single Doesn’t Mean Sad
I have read far too many an article either bemoaning or rejoicing over singledom. I have likewise spent far too long bemoaning or rejoicing in…
Holding on to Hope This Winter Season
A few days before Halloween, I woke up to a world blanketed by snow. I live in Boston, and although the winters are cold, I…
Praying Without Words: The Evolution of My Prayer Life
It has taken a long time to figure out what prayer means for me, and I’m convinced it’s still an ongoing journey. As a child,…