From the Editors: Jeremy Rochford is an author, inspirational speaker, and weight-loss success story. We like what Jeremy has to say on issues like health, weight loss, and body image, and we feel like those issues are important to the members of our Threads community. What do you think? Do you resonate with Jeremy's story? Have you fought a similar fight (or are you fighting right now)? Use the Comments section below to let us know your reactions. To learn more about what God is doing through Jeremy's ministry, visit … [Read more...]
Q&A with “Relate” co-author Julie Hunt
Threads recently caught up with Relate co-author Julie Hunt, assistant professor of social work at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, about the new study and, specifically, its implications for college students. Threads: How has your experience as a college professor influenced the writing of Relate? Julie Hunt: Being with college students every day gives me a glimpse into this age group and the challenges and benefits of friendship and relationships in this era. I appreciate that students want honesty and authenticity … [Read more...]
Fighting for the Church
The church is beautiful. I’ve seen it first hand. And many of you have as well. It’s not a building of bricks and mortar. Instead, it's the body of Christ functioning together to provide communion with one another while glorifying God by its existence. And when the church is rightly focused on its mission, it’s a stunning display of God’s goodness and grace. But how does this definition of the church measure up against your own past experiences? When you compare the two, you may not get warm fuzzies … [Read more...]
It’s Worth It
By Whit Stiles There's a man here in town who has served as something of a mentor to me over the last few years. Back during the summer, we were talking about relationships, specifically friendships with other guys, and what depth looks like at this stage in life. During college, I had a number of friends in several different groups—my church friends, guys I lived with, people I played music with. But now that I was out of school, married, and working, I didn't have the availability, either time-wise or emotionally, to invest … [Read more...]
Peace Restored
Sometimes when we read stories of Jesus casting out demons we treat them as if they don’t apply to us. Dark forces? Supernatural beings? Sounds like something out of a movie, right? We can forget that there is a very real battle going on between good and evil. This week’s story reminds us that when Jesus gave us salvation he delivered us from our bondage to the Evil One. This week’s Web links: Trailer for The Gadarene, a graphic novel adapated from a poem by John Piper Music video, Mandisa “He Is with You” … [Read more...]
Obstacles of Discipleship
by Jason Hayes While the call to discipleship is clear, it’s not necessarily easy. Here’s why. And here is some practical help as well. Lack of Time Discipleship feels counter-intuitive to everything else in our culture. We live in a quick-moving world that endorses fast-food mentalities and instant gratification. Unfortunately, discipleship doesn't happen that way. Instead, it takes time and prolonged commitment from both the discipler and the disciple. Evaluate your schedule to see if it lines up with priorities like … [Read more...]
Claim Your Baggage
by Guy Chmieleski Ready or not … a new year of ministry has begun (or will soon begin). And the reality is that some of us… are not ready. Many more of us find ourselves much less ready than we'd like to be. Some of us find ourselves in a place of spiritual, emotional or mental distress. We don't feel ready for a new year. Not for the return of students, the start of classes, or the work of serving as pastor to a rapidly moving community. And the bad news is that we can't do anything to stop time or delay the return of students or … [Read more...]
Fall Break: Cheap and Chic Trips
Tour Where You Be. Go all Lonely Planet on your own city with wcities.com (also a phone app) for cool attractions, concerts, and activities. Milk Your Student Discount. Try studentuniverse.com for trips by air or rail. See "FarePlay" to get trip deals from your city. rock the rental. Instead of shelling out for a hotel with buds, check out the site vrbo.com (Vacation Rentals by Owner) and score a mucho cheapo cabin or condo for your group. Seat-of-your-pants kind of traveler? Try us.lastminute.com. Enter your departure city and let … [Read more...]
More Money, More Problems
By Lyndsay Rush Did you know the average college senior will graduate with $4,100 in credit card debt? Believe me, you don't want to be one of them. Here are some quick tips on how to stay financially healthy. MAKE A BUDGET Decide everything from how often you're going out to eat to when you'll buy new clothes or go to the movies. Try Mint.com to track your spending and see where you're splurging the most. Don't forget things like car repairs, haircuts, and tickets to the big game. SAVE FOR BIG PURCHASES Despite the elusive "buy … [Read more...]
Collegiate: Campus Spotlight — Florida State University’s Go Week 2011 Moving in the Seminole’s Through Ch
by Sidney Huffman Florida State University is home to roughly 31,000 undergraduate students and 17 on-campus residence halls. With thousands of students moving in, the week before school starts can become quite hectic — especially when moving all your possessions in the humid Florida heat. Freshmen can be spotted quite easily with their families in tow as varying ranges of emotions spread upon their faces. Most upperclassmen have learned to stay as far away from campus for these move-in days, but many of Florida State’s campus … [Read more...]
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