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Do Something

by Robyn Roste

Lately a thought has nagged at the back of my mind that just might change my entire life: do something.

Thinking about the New Testament this month, and specifically focusing on acting on our faith has prompted conviction in my heart. There is so much more I could be doing, and don’t because of laziness, fear, and selfishness.

Are You my Neighbour?

by Robyn Roste

When someone talks about being a good neighbour or loving your neighbour, we know she is referring to more than just the person living above your apartment.

And we all understand, as the legal expert did in Luke 10:25-37, which of the three men was a neighbour to the man attacked by bandits in the Parable of the Good Samaritan (hint: the Samaritan).

However, being a good neighbour is not easy. Why? Because our perspective is skewed.

Everyday Parables

by Robyn Roste

How consistently do you use everyday events to show Christ to others? Do you take the opportunities presented to you to teach?

Jesus often taught using parables, which are short analogies or extended metaphors illustrating a moral or religious lesson. Another way of putting it is parables are earthly stories with a heavenly meaning. They are easy to remember and often provide the catalyst needed to help us think in new ways. By using everyday objects to convey deeper meaning, grasping new—perhaps complex—concepts is somewhat easier.

Living Costly

by Robyn Roste

One of the biggest challenges young adults face is transitioning to financial independence.

I don’t know about you, but I sure miss the safety and security of the days when my parent’s paid for me to live and all my babysitting money went to putting gas in my car and fast food in my stomach.

Choking on Worry

by Robyn Roste

Last month I had trouble sleeping through the night.

Insomnia-like experiences are nothing new for me, but I haven’t had a sleepless night for quite some time. Growing up I’d often find myself awake at odd hours. As a result, I began “writing it out,” a practice I developed after discovering I was often unable to sleep because I needed to work through my thoughts and feelings.

So, I would write and write (and write) at a steady stream of consciousness until I fell asleep again. It seemed to work pretty well and I learned a lot about myself.

Can You Take a Hint?

by Robyn Roste

You know how some people are naturally good at all the things you tend to struggle with?

Well, I can’t take a hint.

But let me clarify. When I really try to read between the lines, or concentrate on what a person could probably mean by what he’s saying or doing, then I can sometimes guess at what is not said. But I’m not naturally inclined to think anything past exactly what is said.