Life a Weblog for Young Adults
Happy Independence Days!
Sparklers and hot dogs aren’t the only ways to celebrate freedom. Here’s how natives of a few other countries enjoy their Independence days.
Church Speak—What Are You Really Saying?
As the Christian subculture has grown, somewhere along the line we’ve stopped thinking about what we say we believe. I think it’s time to bust up the subculture. To start thinking. To remember. To stop living on the surface. And one of the ways we do that is by rescuing the language we use to talk about our faith. These words—such as holy, sin, lost, fruit, justice, mission—are important words. They are essential descriptions of the Christian faith. But they’ve been hijacked by familiarity and have lost the punch of their meaning. Let’s get them back.
Give Your Pop Props
Dear old dad sure has done a lot for you through the years—playing catch; fixing the flat on your 10-speed; helping you choose a college; moving you countless times. Instead of getting this strong and dependable superman yet another striped necktie or Yankees cap for Father’s Day, give him something invaluable this year—time with you.
18 Ways to Make the Most of Your Workday (Part 2)
Work. Sometimes it’s a place where you’re cranking out ideas and projects like a well-oiled machine. Other times, you’re squeaking through the day, easily distracted. And trust us, we know it’s tough to get everything done. With the workplace in a constant state of change and many companies forced to consolidate job responsibilities to keep down costs, there’s typically more work than seems possible to accomplish. But before you let out a sigh or start screaming, “Is it Friday yet?” for the third time in an hour, there is hope for a better (and more productive) life during those eight-plus hours on the job. Ready to refresh your tactical take on the day? We’ve got a few suggestions—18 of them, in fact—to keep you ahead of the curve.
18 Ways to Make the Most of Your Workday (Part 1)
Work. Sometimes it’s a place where you’re cranking out ideas and projects like a well-oiled machine. Other times, you’re squeaking through the day, easily distracted. And trust us, we know it’s tough to get everything done. With the workplace in a constant state of change and many companies forced to consolidate job responsibilities to keep down costs, there’s typically more work than seems possible to accomplish. But before you let out a sigh or start screaming, “Is it Friday yet?” for the third time in an hour, there is hope for a better (and more productive) life during those eight-plus hours on the job. Ready to refresh your tactical take on the day? We’ve got a few suggestions—18 of them, in fact—to keep you ahead of the curve.