It. Is. Finished. As of May 7th 2017, I have officially obtained my Masters in Divinity degree from Andrews University – my alma mater. The past few years have been some of the most humbling, exciting, and paradigm-shifting years filled with lots of learning, love, and life. They say hindsight is 20/20 for a reason. HereContinue reading “10 Things I Wish They’d Told Me Before Starting Graduate School”
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Why I Can’t Celebrate Christmas
Honestly, I could end this post in a few lines. Fire in Oakland. Chapecoense football team. Genocide in Syria. Bombings in Germany. Explosions in Mexico. Attacks in Pakistan. Post-election America. Add to this your own personal pains – the passing of loved ones, loss of opportunities, stresses of life – and they still wonder whyContinue reading “Why I Can’t Celebrate Christmas”
5 Ways To Share Your Beliefs Without Being a Jerk
Right + Rude = Wrong. Someone mentioned that to me and it has stuck ever since. The counsel is timely, especially in circles where truth claims are criticized and those who express them, in extreme cases, are dismissed as anachronistic. But is there a way to share your convictions without being snooty or insular? HereContinue reading “5 Ways To Share Your Beliefs Without Being a Jerk”
When Do You Know You’re Ready to Pop “The Question?”
Wow. It’s been 5 years. 5 YEARS. Yesterday marked 5 years since we decided to journey together as a couple. 5 YEARS!! ohmygoodness. And on December 29th of 2015, after much deliberation, anxiety, reflection, and anxiety (did I mention anxiety?) I finally decided to pop the question: “Elynn Rodriguez, will you marry me?” Watch theContinue reading “When Do You Know You’re Ready to Pop “The Question?””
The Gospel According to Pulse
My heart is heavy as I reflect on what is considered the worst terrorist mass shooting of U.S history. The shooting at Pulse hit many pressure points eliciting various responses. Gun control, the 2nd amendment, Islamophobia, homophobia, and terrorism were some of the various issues which were re-sensitized and brought to the fore. And caught rightContinue reading “The Gospel According to Pulse”
Christmas Confessions of a Third-Culture-Kid
Christmas is painful sometimes. A significant part of the problem is being unable to identify what “home” really is. Home is where the heart is, people say. But what if my heart is in many different places? Does that mean I have multiple homes? If so, then is there a place out of all theseContinue reading “Christmas Confessions of a Third-Culture-Kid”
What Christians Do That is Worse Than Rejecting God
I recently read a quote last week that messed me up. “The darkness of the evil one encloses those who neglect to pray.” – Ellen White in “Steps to Christ.” “Yep. Heard that before. Nothing new there. Obviously when I refuse to pray then…” And that’s when it hit me. She doesn’t say refuse to pray;Continue reading “What Christians Do That is Worse Than Rejecting God”
4 Things That Kept Our Long-distance Relationship Going for 4 Years.
You know what’s super awkward? Excitedly inquiring someone how their significant other is when they’ve totally broken up with them and currently hate their guts. Happened to me. More times than I care to admit. In a society where people change their partners like they change their socks, it’s not every day you meet someoneContinue reading “4 Things That Kept Our Long-distance Relationship Going for 4 Years.”
Why Bible Reading is Difficult and What you Can Do About It.
“ It’s too boring…” “It’s too hard…” “It’s not relevant…” “I don’t get it…” “It’s too old…” And they go on. I’ve heard them, you’ve heard them. Let’s face it: Reading the Bible can sometimes be a slow death experience. Maybe it hasn’t for you. But it surely has been for me. Pastors, teachers, andContinue reading “Why Bible Reading is Difficult and What you Can Do About It.”
3 Things Candy Crush Taught Me About Life.
It consumes you. For those of you with the app ominously hanging on your phone screen, Candy Crush has been the cause of your procrastination and the lord of your unaccounted time among other things. Nevertheless, this game was my constant companion during my recent flight to California. The colorful combinations of candies coupled withContinue reading “3 Things Candy Crush Taught Me About Life.”
Cross Culture Christian 