Amanda graduated from University of Missouri Chi Alpha. She was a small group leader for 3 years as a student and as well as a leader in XAi. Amanda currently lives in St. Louis, MO. While once [...]

TRY THIS ONE WEIRD TRICK… It is amazing how tempting that phrase is. Advertisers continue to use it frequently, which means that it must work, and most of us would have to admit that we [...]

Kendra left her hometown of New Market, Maryland to attend college at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. With a big move comes big change. The very first day Kendra moved [...]

Living in New Hampshire, I get to experience all four seasons. At the time of this writing, it is winter and snow is covering the ground. I struggle emotionally around this time of year as the [...]

Originally from Ontario, Canada, James Damude graduated in 2000 from Northwood University in Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. James was actively involved as a [...]

We’re releasing for spring break. The kids are excited, the parents are a bit anxious, and the school is cautious. March On. In times of uncertainty I look to my faith to steady me, and I’d like [...]

There is beauty in a blank canvas. Most of us are familiar with the masterful smears and dabs that adorn a finished work of art. (Some artists contend that a piece is never really finished.) When [...]

It’s almost time for family gatherings, towering piles of turkey, and prayerful reflection. I can already imagine the fresh-baked rolls and delicious deserts. Whether you’re a traditional turkey [...]

A native of Arizona, Christos Makridis received his bachelor’s in economics from Arizona State University in 2012, then went to Stanford University to work towards his PhDs in Economics and in [...]

It’s October! Summer is in slumber, and autumn announced its arrival with a cold front down here in South Texas. Harvest festivals dot the landscape and small towns become bustling hubs of [...]