by Karris Golden What do you think of when you see someone riding a motorcycle on the highway? Do you think “rebel”? Have you ever dreamed of owning a bike? Do you ever think about the gleam of the chrome and the loud roar of the engine? The sound of a motorcycle is distinct to […]
A young pastor, Emily Carson, talks about lament and shares a story about the grief she experienced after losing her Grandma. Check out the latest podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article here and answer discussion questions. Photo by Walknboston. Used with permission.
Emily Carson Over the course of a lifetime, it is likely we will all experience loss. Anyone who has gone through a major transition or the death of a loved one knows the consuming nature of deep sadness. Losses enter our lives in a multitude of forms. The deaths of grandparents, children, parents, […]
Emily Carson In challenging times, where do you go for comfort and support? An increasing number of people are turning to various forms of social media to both give and receive encouragement during the ups and downs of life. A death in the family, an illness, a fractured relationship. These are all experiences that leave […]
Seminarian Elyssa Salinas who talks openly to young women about having body confidence discovers something about her own body image. Check out the latest podcast here and on iTunes. You can read the article here. Photo by net_efekt. Used with permission.
Do you want to meet with other young adult women and share community, maybe dinner and discuss the topics that appear in each issue of Café? February 2014 God and my body by Elyssa J. Salinas A seminarian who talks openly to young women about having body confidence discovers something about her own body […]
by Sonia C. Solomonson February, with Valentine’s Day set smack in the middle of it, is a good time to think about what it means to love yourself. Did those words make you cringe just a little? Perhaps you grew up believing that self-love was selfish and narcissistic—that your life is about loving […]
by Dianha Ortega-Ehreth, Tiffany Lynn Tibbs and Karris Golden Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. This is the day when retailers want you to be part of a twosome and enjoy everything that they can sell: cards, flowers—especially roses—and chocolates. Your local restaurant wants to book your favorite cozy table for two. But if […]
Elyssa J. Salinas When I hear someone say, “the body is a temple,” referring to how I should act toward my body in reference to God, I find that my entire body tenses up, my hands ball up into fists and I resist the urge to roll my eyes or cause physical harm to […]
Elyssa J. Salinas All of my life I have been bigger than others around me. When I was young, I was taller than everyone and very proud of that fact. I was able to stand on the tallest riser in concerts and I enjoyed being at the front of the line when lining up […]