By Sarah Fujimoto I love creating new things from old things. Fancy term in fashion world, recycled couture isn’t something new, but there is always a way to polish up an old idea and name it something chic. It’s both the thrill of what this old T-shirt could become, as well as the creative process [...]
By Caitlin Woodward I meandered through the crowd of middle-schoolers. Just tall enough to look over the crowd I browsed the adolescent excitement that bubbled in the crowded concert hall. The music was loud and thumping as Me in Motion joined the band Red on tour. I propped myself in the balcony with the rest [...]
By Phillip Tappan West of Jay there grows a sturdy oak; Tall, mature, distinguished even- Yet full of plight and sorrow. “My neighbors have been coveted” it groaned- swayed by the autumn breeze “What beauty had they that I have not? I the queen of trees!” Seasons past, as each season came, And this oak, [...]
By Gabi Dickinson Written in Uganda: These are the days when my “no” has been given away. Every pattern in my veins is “yes” and “amen.” Somewhere beneath copper-colored strands of His earth, lies a past I used to define myself by. As I cast my open-hands to the breeze, I felt a stronger Tenderness [...]
By Sarah Fujimoto Yesterday I found out that a student at my school committed suicide. He jumped off the 8th story of his apartment complex to his death. The reports flippantly state his suffering with severe depression, and the stark and alarming statements of his body being covered by a white sheet at the bottom [...]
By Harold Vance Being in Christ, My perception is resurrected, Raised from the death of dim, dreary cynicism. I look at the world through new eyes. Where once I saw despair And sunk to the depths, Losing my humanity, Trading it in, Now I see hope Upon hope Upon hope [...]
By Jeff Goins, Editor I saw The Book of Eli the other night, and ever since, I’ve been telling all my friends to drop what they’re doing and go see it before it leaves theaters. It was that good. The visual effects are stunning, the story line is rich, and the plot is full of [...]
By Jeff Goins, Editor I met independent artist Matt Brouwer several months ago and really enjoyed getting to know him. In addition to hearing his heart about music, I was also able to hear him play “Come Back Around” live, and listen to his love for missions. We even chatted about artistic expression and social [...]
By Caitlin Woodward Give yourself away. Inspired, yet? Give yourself away… now. Motivated to do something? Anything? Why is it difficult for Americans to be selfless? What is that wall that prevents us from sharing with others? Whether it’s our possessions or ourselves, we need an earthquake to shake our apathy. Literally. Most times we [...]
By George Elerick Someone once said, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Gehenna (the Aramaic word used in the New Testament used for “hell”) was this trash heap outside of Jerusalem where dead bodies were tossed amongst all of the trash. Emanating from the depths of this place were atrocious smells and [...]
