Rooted’s Most Read Articles of 2015

As we kick off a new year, we thought we’d highlight the Rooted blog’s most read articles of 2015. These pieces cross a variety of subject matter (although you’ll notice a trend in sex-related topics), and come to…

The Only Satisfaction of Our Dissatisfied Hearts

Christmas has an interesting affect on so many people. In our culture, Christmas presents the possibility of presents, food, family, carols, lights, and all of our wishes coming true. The only problem is this: the human heart.  Our…

The Scandal of Christmas

In our youth’s culture of constant connection and instantaneous updates, they don’t have to wait for next week’s tabloid (or locker room chit-chat) for the latest gossip. Twitter takes care of that. With every slanderous story and incriminating…

Recovering the Remarkability of Our Redemption

I think one of the most unintentionally hilarious songs during the Christmas season is the umpteenth rendition of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” because despite the wonderful sentiment, it’s not always the “hap-happiest season of…

Ordinary Girl, Extra-Ordinary Grace

“You did not choose Me, but I chose you…” (John 15:16) If I could give the teens I love one gift this Christmas season, it would be to have a heart like Mary. She doesn’t earn or even…

HTH: Bieber’s Fever

In accordance with the recent release of Justin Bieber’s new album, Purpose, we thought we’d share this great interview with the Biebs himself from Complex. Aside from some questionable grammar and a bit of choice language every now and again (let’s give…

Psy Got It from His Daddy

The video for Psy’s new song, “Daddy,” recently dropped and it’s already raking in the views on YouTube. The song is catchy and easy to dance to. It’s going to be everywhere – from our students’ headphones, to…