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Every month new topics that are relevant to women and how faith relates to those issues are featured.
New beginnings of college
by Jennifer Hall As I prepare for my first year of college, I'm very excited for all the new things to come. But I’m also feeling overwhelmed. Not only am I starting a new chapter, but I’m also seeing my friends go their separate ways. And I’ve come to the realization...
The last first day
by Victoria Contreras Over the past year, as I look forward to graduation day, I’ve gotten used to hearing the question, “So, what’s the plan after college?” I know people mean well, but after a while, it’s easy to hear it as a polite way to ask, “So, what are you...
Cafe group September: Taking risks
September 2017 New beginnings of college by Jennifer Hall An incoming college freshman shares what she learned while preparing for her first semester at college and shares tips for others in her situation. Read more The last first day by Victoria Contreras A college...
Faith Reflection: Rest and risk
by Jennifer Hackbarth Last summer I was given a three-month sabbatical from my responsibilities as a pastor. Not many people have such a wonderful opportunity, so I was intentional about making the best use of this gift--this gift for which I was, and am, so grateful....
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