If We're Christians, Why Can't We Forgive One Another? Posted: Aug 21, 2009 When I hadn't heard from my friend, I finally decided to halt my over-packed schedule and call her one more time. For weeks I had been getting her voicemail. Thanks to Facebook I knew she was still alive, but we are both busy, so I let it go. The last time we had talked she seemed different. Sad. Even distant. Due to circumstances at the time we didn't really get the chance to talk. I regret that now.

Standing Up For a Cause: What We Can Learn From the Situation in Iran Posted: Aug 03, 2009 As the world watches the situation in Iran continue to unfold, there are many opinions circulating about the recent election where Mahmoud Ahamadenijad claimed a disputed victory over Mir Hossein Mousavi. Even before the election officially closed, groups of Mousavi supporters began to rally to dispute the results, stating that Ahmadenijad had stolen the office of President of Iran. Reports surfaced of voter fraud, early poll closings, and ballot stuffing.

Stretch Posted: Jul 25, 2009 I was not exposed to a lot of different cultures growing up. I basically had one type of friend—Christians. While I love and respect where I came from, sometimes I wish I had been more exposed to the differences around me.

Where Did All the Passion Go? Posted: Jul 14, 2009 As our nation made history by swearing in the first African American President, I couldn’t help but think about what the next four years would entail. While this is a historic time, it is also one that brings about hope for some and apprehension for others. The presidential election has been probably the most partisan and hotly debated period I can recall in my lifetime.