Last Friday, my pastor told my small group one of the most insightful truths I’ve heard: “Being a Christian isn’t about trying harder; it’s about surrendering more.” Naturally, I began applying this idea beyond faith. As a Penn student, I am quick to sacrifice sleep, meals, enjoyment, and even my hair (as an engineering major)Continue reading “Holy Wednesday: Reflection on the Nature of True Surrender”
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Presence over Presents: Let The Rush Cease This Christmas
Christmas preparation often gets a bad rap. Some quotes that I found include Maya Angelou: “You can tell a lot about a person by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.” [1] Cassandra Clare writes, “Waiting for a special occasion to kill me? Christmas isContinue reading “Presence over Presents: Let The Rush Cease This Christmas”
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