First-Person Articles

I Lived a Lie
I partied almost every weekend, all the while telling everyone I was a Christian.
(Campus Life, November/December 2003)

Aren't You Listening, God?
I prayed about my eyes every night. Why wasn't God healing me?
(Campus Life, June/July 2003)

It's Not Fair!
In high school, I was always right. At least, that's how I saw myself.
(Campus Life online exclusive, October 18, 2003)

Spread the Word!
I'm slowly learning to take the risk and share my faith.
(Campus Life online exclusive, May 10, 2003)

Why Bother God?
With famine, murder and war all over the world, my little problem seemed unimportant.
(Campus Life, June/July 2003)

Holly & her sister, Angela
Photo Credit: Rebecca Wood

8 Steps to a Better Friendship with God
My sister gave me some great ideas for doing devotions.
(Campus Life, September/October 2003)

Take a Pass on Yoga (Opinion)
How can I support a practice that is targeting the young and the weak?
(Christianity Today online exclusive, June 7, 2005)

Profiles

The Truth About Yoga
Yoga led Laurette Willis into a New Age lifestyle. Now she's warning others of the spiritual pitfalls—and offering an alternative.
(Today's Christian Woman, March/April 2005)

A Mother's Anguish
In 2002, Carol Kent's son was sentenced to life in prison for murder. The popular Christian speaker talks about what she's learned—and the ministries that resulted.
(Today's Christian Woman, July/August 2004)

Redeeming Public Education
What began as a temporary substitute-teaching job became a holy calling for education professor Pete C. Menjares.
(Today's Christian, September/October 2005)

Heart of Clay
Clay Aiken became a superstar on TV's American Idol, but this Christian kid from North Carolina insists he'll always stay true to himself and to God.
(Today's Christian, November/December 2005)

Out of the Mire
Sexually abused as a child, former American Idol finalist RJ Helton finds healing. Now he hopes to help others by building a home for abused children.
(ChristianMusicToday.com, August 18, 2003)

Something to Smile About
For RJ Helton, American Idol was just another way to share his faith.
(Campus Life, January/February 2004)

Living to the Extreme
After a serious accident, professional skateboarder Jud Heald turned his life around.
(Campus Life, November/December 2003)

A Cup of Friendship
Artist/author Sandy Clough created Sandy's Tea Society as a way for women to connect online—and over a cup of tea.
(Today's Christian Woman, November/December 2004)

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Photo Credit: ABC Television/Adam Larkey

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Makes its Mark with Christians
(Adventist Review online, February 2006)

Building a Miracle
Two Adventist families receive the blessing of a new home from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition--just in time.
(Adventist Review online, February 2006)

Rebuilding Hope
How ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is changing families and churches across the nation.
*Includes separate stories about John & Wendy Cox, and Sweet Alice Harris, who received home makeovers.
(Today's Christian, May/June 2005)

A Foundation of Faith?
The creator of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition shares the vision behind the hit show.
(Today's Christian online exclusive, May/June 2005)

About Holly Vicente Robaina

Photo Credit: Rebecca Wood

Holly Vicente Robaina has been a professional writer since 1995.

She's worked as a writer, editor, and graphic designer for newspapers, magazines, books, and websites. She served as a reporter at the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, covering the food, fashion, and kids beats.

Holly has been writing for Christian publications since 2002 and has served on the staffs of Campus Life and Today's Christian Woman magazines. She received a 2004 Higher Goals Award from the Evangelical Press Association for a story about her own path to faith, "I Lived a Lie."

Currently, Holly is a regular contributor for Today's Christian Woman. This site offers links to some of her pieces published in Today's Christian Woman, Today's Christian (formerly Christian Reader), Christianity Today online, Ignite Your Faith (formerly Campus Life), and Adventist Review online.

Thank you for visiting Holly's site.