Articles by

Sara Koh

Culture

Where are our manners?

The other day in the church lobby I sawĀ someone I knew in conversation with the parents of our mutual friend. IĀ was out of earshot, but the body language was plain to see: TheĀ young man’s...

Church Life

Church camp is over. Now what?

A church camp isĀ always amazing. It’s a time ofĀ refreshing, rechargingĀ and refocusing.Ā It’s where youĀ get to bask in the warm glow of our mountaintop moments. You look forward to it...

Friendship

Who are your good friends?

I’m insatiably curious about people. I find myself constantly seekingĀ out what stories lieĀ behind a name. Through conversations, I get to find out what makes people tick, what makes them sad...

Faith

Daddy, I’m coming home

Dear God, I know it’s been awhile. Iā€™ve been horribly quiet. Truth be told ā€“ not that You donā€™t already know ā€“ Iā€™ve been avoiding You. These days, the mere act of opening my mouth...

Relationships

Labels: Are we more than friends?

I like hanging out with the boys. They offer a different dimension to friendship. In some ways, guys and their perspective keep me grounded. I appreciate their practicality and the way they’re...

Dating

One girl’s guide to dating well in church

“Oh, we’re just talking.” We’ve heard it many times ā€“ maybe even said it ourselves. But here’s a question: Are we scared of commitment? Because “we’re just...

Dating

The last time I fell in love

Here’s the thing about romance that fascinates me: I love how easily it can make someone give away their most prized possession ā€“ their heart. But contrary to popular belief, there is nothing...

Discipleship

So you want to be sold out: But at what cost?

“Take my life, and all that I have to give. Take my world, just inhabit all of it. Take my dreams, make me assuredly Yours.” These words are not the easiest to sing. The first time I...

Discipleship

Guard your heart

The other day I askedĀ God why I was given this heart. The one I have looks like it’s about to fall apart; it’s purple with bruises and has weathered through heartbreaks. I’ve...