Niki Mallinak, Author at LifeTeen.com for Catholic Youth

Niki Mallinak

I’m a communications major at Franciscan University who loves my faith, family, brothers and sisters in Christ, and making people smile! I’m up for travel, chocolate, or a good story anytime; you can always catch me with song lyrics running through my mind and a book when I’m not planning my next great adventure - preferably involving horses or hiking!

Why a Relationship with Jesus Isn’t Safe

Eleven out of the twelve apostles suffered martyrdom. It is estimated that over twenty thousand Christians were killed in the Roman emperor Diocletian’s “Great Persecution” alone, and millions are denied basic rights every year in our own modern day. It seems that if we wanted a comfortable way of life,

Forgive, Even if you Don’t Forget

It is easy to hate — far easier than it is to forgive again. And even though choosing to forgive can be more painful, it is far more rewarding. When you utter the choice, then, that “I forgive you,” it isn’t over once and done. You say “forgive” because you keep on doing it.