Articles by

Sara Koh

Faith

The gift that keeps giving: Appreciating our mentors

Have you ever felt like you’ve plateaued when it comes to your character? Self-help books have made millions since they first appeared on the shelves of bookstores, and motivational speakers...

Real Life, Real People

My eyes won’t accept the truth: That I am wonderfully made

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” (Psalm 139:14) I was clearing out my cupboard two weeks ago when I stumbled...

How-tos & Handles

You look like you need some rest

How many times have we referred to life as a battle?Ā We’re under heavy fire on every flank. Sometimes we even get hit by friendly fire: Accusations come in our ministry, relationships fail,...

Work

Every word has come at a cost

I’ve always been a private person. Even in my pursuit ofĀ meaningful conversations, I avoid volunteering personal detailsĀ about my life by being the one asking the questions. The prospect of...

Worldview

Make purity cool again

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they willĀ see God.” (Matthew 5:8) I’ve always wondered what it would beĀ likeĀ to see God. IĀ wonderĀ how He looks at me, and ifĀ He likes what...

Relationships

Have we lost the art of proper conversation?

“Okay everyone, we have a new person with us today. Let’s introduce ourselves:Ā Name, age, what we’re currently doing, and one fun fact.” Eventually, it was the new...

Singlehood

Be still my single heart

“Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you by the gazelles and by the does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires.” (Song of Songs 3:5) I’ve fallen in love with a...

Discipleship

When there’s my will, there’s no way

Giving up my right to live life the way I want is hard. How can I deny myself? I’ve always had a high internal locus of control ā€“ I don’t believe in letting things just happen to me. We...

Mental Health

The battle for your broken heart

‘Tis the season for broken hearts. It’s always the season. Somewhere in the world, a heart is breaking. In this very moment, someone has just been dumped, someone is struggling to come to...