We’re Just Chatting
Last week, I paused to look out the front window of my apartment just long enough to see a middle-aged woman briskly get in her…
read moreNot My Will But Thine… But I Do Have This One Request
When we speak to God are we affecting His plans? Are we influencing the future? And if not, why do we persist in asking God…
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How I’m Overcoming Judginess in a Divided World
I feel the anger rising as I scroll. “She is so ignorant.” “I can’t believe he actually thinks that.” “What is wrong with her?” The…
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Ordinary Time, Extraordinary Possibilities
If I was to ask anyone at my school what season of the year it is, I’d hear the same loud, joyful response: “It’s summer!”…
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WATCH: Lent in Three Minutes
Busted Halo explains the significance of the Lenten season of prayer, fasting, and giving, and how you can make the most of this time of repentance and renewal.
read moreEden is for Herbivores
Let’s get one thing clear: I like the taste of meat. I like double bacon cheeseburgers. I like steak so rare it moos. On Thanksgiving…
read moreBeing the “Other” on September 11, 2001
At 13, I walked the halls of my middle school proudly as the smart Egyptian girl who brought in stuffed grape leaves for lunch and…
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