War. Cancer. Kidnapping. Terrorism. Our world is scary and unsure at best. The ongoing list of fears can be never-ending, and with the rates of childhood anxiety increasing rapidly, its proof that our kids are not immune to…
If you’re God’s child, you can rest assured today that both your standing before God and his rule on your behalf are sure and secure.
We live in the time of both social media and the 24-hour news cycle. Whether we see it or not, our teenagers are inundated with news both local and international. At Rooted, we wanted to give youth workers…
Happy New Year! Over the course of the next eight days we will be counting down the eight most-read articles from 2019. We hope you enjoy reviewing the posts that resonated with our readers; for a list of…
The weird thing is now I’m exactly where I want to be. I’ve got my dream job at Cornell, and I’m still just thinking about my old pals. Only now they’re the ones I made here. I wish…
It was 4thand 10 with just barely a minute left on the clock. The other team would have to punt, which essentially sealed a win for our JV team. Not just any win, but a win against one…
A few nights ago, my daughter showed me a small rash on her neck. I gave her a Benadryl and forgot about it. Kind of. Later that evening, I started thinking about the rash, which led to googling…
The only hope in the face of death is not moral stories about doing more and trying harder (driven home with a little guilt, shame, and a purity ring). It comes from preaching Jesus Christ crucified and risen.
Three years ago, my husband and I planted a cluster of trees beside our house. My favorite was a weeping willow. I’ve always loved willows with their graceful branches that blow gently in the breeze. They seem peaceful…
