Monthly Archives: August 2012

For the One Attending a Christian College [repost]

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Addie Zierman

The boys and I have been in Chicago for a week now, waist-deep in preparations for the wedding of one of my best friends from high school days. It’s wonderful and exhausting. We are all a little tired and a … Continue reading →

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Martyrs and Camp Boys and the Cost of Discipleship

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Addie Zierman

At twelve-almost-thirteen, summer Bible camp was at least as much about boys as it was about Jesus. (Probably more, if we’re being honest.) That week, I chose/was chosen (briefly) by a boy named Pete. He had chains dangling from his … Continue reading →

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Outreach Events and the Old Bait-and-Switch

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Addie Zierman

The church gym smelled like sweat and pizza and the sharp vinyl of a giant, inflatable obstacle course. Sumo Suits were new-ish then, all the rage, and we lined up to take our turn bumbling toward a similarly outfitted opponent. … Continue reading →

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