Not every high school grad rushes into college—and that’s okay. This post is for young adults navigating the “in-between” season, choosing rest, clarity, and courage over pressure and expectation.

“Then Peter began to speak: ’I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.’”

—Acts 10:34–35 (NIV)

 As we approach Easter and all the meaning it holds, we’re often drawn into the well-known story of the resurrection—told and retold in countless sermons, songs, and Sunday school classrooms. But beneath the sacred symbolism and celebration lies a deeper thread that resonates powerfully with our emotional and cultural lives today: Jesus was, in many ways, a cultural revolutionary

In today’s fast-paced and high-demand work environments, mental health and motivation are often affected by more than just job descriptions or paychecks. While financial compensation remains a key factor in job satisfaction, research has shown that non-monetary rewards—what some call “emotional salary”—play a crucial role in employee wellbeing and performance.