Solid Bites: Why are you afraid of the Dark?

'The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.' (ESV) John 1:5 Take a good look at the cave pictured up above. Without the light shining in, that cave would be utterly dark. Now picture what would happen if a light source was brought…

My Favorite Psalm Says 'Fuck'

'Prayer' by Kings Kaleidoscope is an explicit song by a Christian artist. I don't have any answers as to whether or not it's the correct thing to do. However, I will say that I have seldom heard a song that more effectively, and powerfully, displays the heart of God. Give…

The Value of Women

True empowerment as women comes from embracing womanhood and understanding that we don't have to be just like men in order to be valued just like men.…

Why The 5 Star System is Perfect

The Five-Star rating system is the best rating system we have ever come up with. It makes sense that you see it everywhere. In the past, however, I found it to be too limiting. I tend to be one who knows that nothing is perfect, therefore nothing deserves the full…

Project Osiris

The artificial yellow lights hurt my eyes, and her lab-coat reeked of chemicals. When we reached the bottom of the mile long elevator, the doors creaked open, and my guide politely coaxed me to go first. When I applied for my Masters in Journalism I dreamed of the excitement of…