Things You Need To Know About Same-Sex Marriage

Last updated on: April 28, 2015 at 10:31 am By Chelsea Patterson

I was just at the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). My apartment is six blocks from SCOTUS, and I pass by it every day on my walk to work. This morning, a few hundred people were gathered outside SCOTUS and emotions were high. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for the Obergefell v. Hodges case, which will determine whether same-sex couples have the constitutional right to marry across the nation. Here are a few things you should know about the Obergefell case and same-sex... Read more

How To Die Well

Last updated on: April 23, 2015 at 10:18 am By Chelsea Patterson

Death Death is a part of life. The first Adam brought sin and death into the world, and now it is a guarantee that everyone will die. I never had a grandfather growing up, but I did have a man who, for all intents and purposes was my grandpa. He’s not blood related to my family, but he loved us fiercely. He was at the airport when my parents adopted me from Romania and brought me home. He’s been there my... Read more

The Road From The Head To The Heart

Last updated on: April 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm By Chelsea Patterson

I’ve been wrestling with the Lord this past week. Lord, I know how I should respond when pain creeps into my heart. Lord, I know how I should respond when I don’t know the next step in life. Lord, I know how I should respond when my heart starts to long for things. Lord, I know how I should respond when anxiety floods my mind. ….even though I have the head knowledge, so often my heart is running in the exact opposite direction. Whoever said to “Follow your... Read more

How To Be A Beautiful Woman

Last updated on: April 9, 2015 at 10:38 am By Chelsea Patterson

I had a lesson in vanity recently.It’s spring time, and summer is fast approaching when the sun will finally give my skin some color. I have olive skin and tan quickly in the sun. However, I grew impatient recently waiting on the sun and impulsively purchased a bottle of instant self tanner (not the gradual one – rookie mistake)I applied it after my shower, put on a dress and headed to work. A few hours later I caught a glimpse of... Read more

What’s so good about “Good Friday”?

Last updated on: April 16, 2015 at 2:41 pm By Chelsea Patterson

Today is Good Friday. The day that Christians reflect upon Christ’s death on the cross. Why is today called “Good Friday”, if it marks the day when Jesus suffered and died upon a tree. “So he delivered him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus, and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, and Jesus between them.” –... Read more

What Can Christians Do About ISIS?

Last updated on: February 27, 2015 at 1:10 pm By Chelsea Patterson

ISIS, also known as the Islamic State has been the talk of nations, politicians, and news outlets over the past weeks and months. However, the conversation has been amped up recently with threat after threat arising, and multiple deaths and kidnappings of Christians. The magnitude of evil ISIS displays is breathtaking, and causes me to weep. As a Christian, I’ve never been on my knees more, as I’ve been praying for my persecuted Christian brothers and sisters.The question of “What... Read more

50 Shades of Grey: Here’s What The Men Have To Say

Last updated on: February 13, 2015 at 2:58 pm By Chelsea Patterson

Enough people have pointed out that the book and movie are pure garbage and filth, (and rightly so). I vowed that I wasn’t going to touch the 50 Shades topic with a 10 foot pole, but I noticed something lacking in the discussion. Most of the articles I’ve read, while solid and on point, have failed to strongly promote and discuss what real, Godly love is, what a woman should actually be looking for in men, or what a woman’s... Read more

To My Birth mom – On My Birthday

Last updated on: January 28, 2015 at 3:12 pm By Chelsea Patterson

Yesterday, I celebrated my 24th birthday. All weekend, and on my birthday, I spent time with those I cherish most. While I wasn’t able to see my family on my birthday, we got to Skype as two of my dear friends delivered the family’s birthday present to me. As I was reflecting upon my birthday, I thought I’d share a few thoughts on birthday, identity, and God’s grace. My birthday can be a difficult time of the year for me. Satan,... Read more

My Daughter With Down Syndrome – Every Life Is A Gift

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 2:17 pm By Chelsea Patterson

Tears streamed down my cheeks as I learned more about Jack and Marley’s story. Jack demonstrates with stunning love what it means to truly care about someone, even in the most difficult circumstances. Their beautiful story was featured on CNN, and voted a top story of the year (2013). I had the privilege of “meeting” Jack and talking about his experiences as a father to a child with Down syndrome. The theme for the March for Life this year is, “Every Life is... Read more

Does My Christianity Change the Way I Approach My Work?

Last updated on: January 21, 2015 at 12:37 am By Chelsea Patterson

Editor’s Note: This post is part of a symposium between the Faith and Work Channel and the Evangelical Channel on vocation. Work Some people love work, thrive off of it, find their identity in it, and spend countless hours plotting and planning how they will succeed at work. Others detest work, view it as a necessary evil, a means to an end, and spend time dreading the seemingly long hours spend at their work places. Whether we like it or not, work is a... Read more