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Thursalonians: Made to be a Mirror
In 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10, we see the opportunity that we as humans have to reflect God’s image.
What Community Colleges Teach Us
I love community colleges. When I tell people I work at a community college, most seem surprised or perplexed.
On Fatherlessness and Fatherhood (video)
My Plan for You: Jobless, Homeless, and Disconnected
It’s pretty much a guarantee that if you graduated, you’re familiar with Jeremiah 29:11. It’s written in countless graduation cards, referenced by staff workers, and seems like the perfect verse for entering a new stage of life.
I Got My Butt Kicked By Oprah
Last year I was writing down my goals for the upcoming semester. About halfway down the list were two words that, taken out of context, could have gotten me into a lot of trouble: Beat Oprah. Oprah Winfrey ran the Marine Corps Marathon in 1994 in four hours and 29 minutes. I’d run several half and full marathons myself, but I needed another goal to keep me motivated.
An Open Letter to Future Alumni
Dear Future Alumni: You’re about to embark on a journey that nobody can truly prepare you for. Sure, you can join the graduating senior small group as they study Following Jesus in the Real World by Richard Lamb or you could go to the conference with workshops for graduating seniors.
How I’m Changing the World
After attending the Asian Pacific Islander Women's Leadership Conference (APIWLC), I've been reflecting on what it means for me to be a leader as an Asian American woman.
The Two Most Important Questions an Evangelist Can Ask
I have reservations about the accuracy of this title (the most important question of all is “Who is Jesus?” but I believe that ultimately he asks it, even if he uses our mouths), but I’m pressing on. Assuming that Jesus asks people who they think he is...
3 Lessons to Develop Leaders
Leaders make all the difference. Good leaders can help a ministry accomplish great things. Not so good leaders can take a ministry equally in the opposite direction.
Study the Bible Through Lectio Divina
In ñ, we have a central belief that the scriptures in the Bible are God’s Word—and these words speak to us.