ICYMI : Impact of Social Media

In a culture where young people are defined by their social media presence, the pressure to be perfect and the temptation to objectify & compare is at an all-time high. Too often, social media becomes anti-social and isolating – negating its intended purpose of building human connection. The Culture Project missionaries are inspiring thousands of…

What do Google, Amazon, Netflix and the Culture Project all have in common?

What do Google, Amazon, Netflix and the Culture Project all have in common?  They’ve all shared the common bond of being a small start-up organization with an incredible vision.  They’ve also proven to the world that they’ve got a hot product which has tremendous appeal. Investors are always looking for that “next great idea”, one…

When a Friend Tells You She has had an Abortion

In 1991 a woman was going to walk into a Downtown LA abortion clinic, with her then-husband by her side. He was walking alongside telling her this is the best option for both of them. She had aborted twice before and this third time she thought would be a just as easy and painless solution…

Choose Joy

Simple words I read off of an Instagram feed that I’m sure I’ve read before, but they sank in today. Without a moment’s notice, it was like a jolt of understanding; a surge of grace. We have the capacity to find and choose joy amidst the tempest. And let me tell you, it’s been quite…

Guard Your Heart or End Up With a Broken One

Time and time again I was left with a broken heart, because I didn’t know how to guard it. We all have this innate desire and longing to be seen, heard, appreciated, and dare I say: noticed. I would find myself in deep relationships with the opposite sex, treating him like I was his girlfriend…

Do It For The Gram?

I have an intense love-hate relationship with Instagram. Recalling to when I first made my account six years ago I thought it was the coolest app! I loved taking pictures and expressing my creative side with fun pictures of everyday things. I wasn’t worried about captions, a consistent filter, or even what people would think…

When Loving Your Parents Gets Difficult

Do you remember a moment during your childhood when you saw your parents as invincible? I vividly recall a night in Mexico when my mom became my wonder woman. We were on vacation and staying at my grandfather’s home when I wake up from a deep sleep to a ruckus. Once I gained all of…

What Happened to the Gentleman?

Calling all men! Brothers, a great disservice has been inflicted on us. We live in a culture that tells us that we will find our happiness and fulfillment by living out a life of selfishness. Our culture tells us that we will be fulfilled from relationships of use, engaging in acts such as sexting and…