Why do we shy away from hard discussions as Christians? Why are we afraid for someone to have an opinion that differs from our own?
Read moreFood that Restores
I recently learned that, "the word ‘restaurant’ is a French-coined word that means: food that restores."
Read moreDear Taylor Swift
Dear Taylor Swift,
I come before you a humble fangirl, haunted by the lack of a new album to call mine.
Read moreLoud and Quiet: Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide from the Other Side's Perspective
There are so many voices that scream at us. They come from everywhere, and the negative ones usually decide to stay.
Read moreThe Grinch's Guide to Surviving Christmas
It’s okay to hate Christmas.
Read moreStop and Don't Think
One of the many things I love about Covenant is the constant discussion. If you’re in the mood to argue for something or someone, there’s always another student or teacher who’s adamantly against it.
Read moreA Prayer for Unity
Dear Covenant Community,
In recent weeks there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the kneeling of the basketball players during the national anthem.
Read moreTat Too, Brute
I recently got a “stick and poke” tattoo from my roommate, Greg Van Dyke, and I am super happy with the way it turned out.
Read moreHey, You Can Be Closed With Me
Everyone appreciates an acquaintance recounting a period of struggle they are exiting (or even in the midst of) with painful detail and hopeful motifs of gospel redemption.
Read moreTaking a Stand
Dear men’s and women’s basketball team,
I'm still cheering for you. ...But more than being fellow athletes, you are primarily my brothers and sisters in Christ. Therefore, I am appealing for not only you, but also the overall community, to please hear me out.
Read morePlease Drink Responsibly
As I have gotten older, I have noticed a trend among younger Christians that bothers me. ...What I am talking about is Christians’ affinity for alcohol and more specifically, Christians getting drunk very frequently and not thinking anything of it.
Read moreMake the Great Hall Great Again
Let’s make the Great Hall great again! Yes, lest we forget, there was a golden age for this medieval gem; let’s free it from the bonds of commercial money-grubbing malice.
Read moreGrace for Your Brokenness
I came to Covenant three months ago knowing that the students here weren't free of the troubles and sins that plague other colleges, but that didn’t ease the heart-wrenching sadness that followed the list of specifics that Chaplain Lowe gave us during Orientation.
Read moreI Do Have a Voice, and It Does Matter
For so long, Asian-Americans have often been portrayed as the “model minority.” I’m sure you have heard some of the stereotypes regarding Asian-Americans.
Read moreBe Gentle
I’m grateful for those who are understanding of me when I’m not feeling my best. However, what many of us forget is that we’re still liable for our actions, even when we aren’t in the best of moods.
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