Lifestyle
Lovin' Your Ministry Man
I’m the wife of a campus minister, which means our lives are gloriously chaotic. Sometimes my husband, Nathanael, leaves our house at 7:30 AM and isn’t able to come back until 11 PM because his day is packed full of college events, managing a Christian Campus House that’s home to almost 70 guys, and meeting with students over coffee or tacos. Sometimes we look at our calendars, trying frantically to find a free weekend between retreats, outreaches, and other events for the students.
Warm Weather Fall Guide
Fall, the coziest and most magical season of the year, is finally upon us! Autumn’s approach conjures up images of crisp weather, changing leaves, and stylish layered outfits.
For those of us who live in warmer locales, it can be difficult to justify wearing giant sweaters or drinking steaming-hot apple cider. But even without a chill in the air, the magic of Fall is within reach. Here are some fun ways to embrace the new season without leaving your neighborhood!
A Vibrant Life
Is life becoming bland? Are you sick of mercilessly going through the motions of a daily routine? Do you miss the vibrancy of childhood; running freely during kindergarden recess? Playing with blocks and building castles? Playing princess with your besties outside amongst the trees? Making “houses” out of leaves during autumn, and snow angels during the winter snow season?
ASSOCIATION OR ELEVATION?
Who we associate ourselves with plays a major role in our productivity.
You may say you were born to be an entrepreneur, an author, or a game changer... but what about the people around you? Are you flocking with those who also want push towards their dream? Are those around you remaining in your life because of association, or do they push you towards levels of elevation?
A Missional Word
Restore. What does that word stir up in you? For my husband and me, it was the missional word for our home last year. Yep, you heard right- we had a mission in the first year of marriage. During the first month of marriage, my husband and I realized our mutual desire to serve people through the gift of our home. I am the visionary out of the two of us—others may call this the idealistic dreamer.
How to (Really) Be Single
According to society, there are two types of single people.
Loner Laura: this girl lives a cursed existence as a hopeless romantic with no romantic prospects. She spends her days pining over unattainable men and crying over Nicholas Sparks movies by herself. When guys ask Laura out, her eagerness overwhelms them and often drives them away. Her desperation prevents her from evaluating if a guy is even right for her; she simply wants love and attention.
Sorority Faith
If I weren’t a Christian, I would’ve dropped my sorority a long time ago.
It may have happened towards the beginning of freshman year, when I was paired with a big who I didn’t really know. Maybe I would’ve quit my second semester, when I realized that my pledge sisters weren’t inviting me to parties because I didn’t drink. Or perhaps junior year, when I struggled through formal recruitment after studying abroad, I would’ve decided it wasn’t worth it anymore.
You Need to Fail
"I think it's important you have a good failure when you're young." - Walt Disney
Stop Competing
“A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” - Zen Shin
M&H Life Hacks
Life is difficult. How we handle the difficulty, however, is what sets us apart as Christians! The apostle Paul was the perfect example; when he was locked up in jail, he decided to sing songs of praise instead of worrying. Once he began praising God, He broke off the chains, opened the gates, and Paul was free!