Claire Colvin

Claire never expected to grow up to be a computer nerd. She loves the ocean and stories and still can’t believe that $40 keeps a girl in Uganda in school for a year. (It’s true.) She believes in cheering louder than you complain and helping where you can. She'll always say yes to a cup of tea.

• I Only Feel Alone at Church

  The church, they keep telling me, is all about community. That’s a lovely idea but it has not been my experience. I don’t expect the church to cater to the minority, but it would be nice to be considered, even just a little.

• Finding Peace in Troubled Times

  Why is there evil in the world? Why does terrorism exist? We need answers and we need an opportunity to ask these questions.

• When Christmas Doesn't Look Like Christmas

  Heartbreak and loss, loneliness and disappointment stand out in sharp contrast to the sparkly excitement of Christmas.