(Photograph: Gregorio Borgia/AP) Every now and then a news story catches our attention, and we want to discuss (and by discuss I mean, we want to know what you think). Earlier this year, Pope Francis called the Internet a gift—a gift from God to be exact. Perhaps the gift is in its reach. The Internet makes communication a piece of cake, and that's part of the Pope's point. Last month in this article from the Associated Press, The Pope acknowledged the potential and a problematic aspect of the World Wide Web: Francis said the … [Read more...]
Intentionality is Not By Accident
Recently I sat at dinner with four other collegiate ministers and realized that there was over 100 years of combined ministry with college students and young adults represented around the table. Over 100 years of conversations about relationships. Over 100 years of mission trips and serving together. Over 100 years of investing in college students for future leadership in the church. As collegiate and young adult ministers we have a unique seat in the lives of young adults. Often times they come to our … [Read more...]
Sun, Sand, Syrup and Spring Break Options
While most college students can't wait to toss their cares aside and dive into a week of relaxation, some will instead give their time off to minister to their peers at BeachReach in Panama City Beach, Fla. WHAT IS BEACH REACH? In one word, BeachReach is about Jesus. It’s about showing His love and sharing His gospel with thousands of college Spring Breakers who arrive at the beach with one purpose: to party. BeachReachers get to minister to Spring Breakers in a non-threatening yet urgent manner. Here are six reasons to … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Shenanigans: Three Winning Ideas for Your Party
The Super Bowl. It has become an adjective all of its own. Such as, “This is the Super Bowl of baking.” “It’s like the Super Bowl of business”. It is no wonder why we use the word “Super Bowl” to define every other major event. The Super Bowl is the most watched media event on television, and they are expecting this year’s game to break the current record of 111.3 million viewers. Nine out of 10 viewers are going to be at home — either their own house or someone else’s. I’m not too good at math, but that is a lot of Super Bowl … [Read more...]
You May Be Too Busy to Read this Post
I am a big fan of Google Calendar. It sort of looks like a rainbow when I open it up and I look at all the meetings, trips, practices and responsibilities that I have in my life today. We all have the tendency to lean toward a life of being busy – every moment of our day scheduled to the minute. As I’ve started a new year, I am trying to get out of the habit of saying that “I’m busy.” Busy just sounds so bland. Busy sounds like it was a lot of stuff with no purpose. Thinking about the opportunity we have to influence … [Read more...]
Can we know truth? Or is everything relative?
I don't even know if I believe this. That's the bomb she dropped in the middle of Bible study. It takes a lot of bravery to admit that sometimes Christianity feels a little crazy. At times, per our thinking, things dont' add up. Like suffering—if God is good.... Well, you know the rest of that question. Living the Christian life has been challenging for believers in every century. The 21st century is, of course, no exception. In fact, the detours and distractions seem to have multiplied in our technologically preoccupied … [Read more...]
Break the Ice: Three Thoughts on Sharing Faith
Frozen. It’s not just the name of a new movie about sisterly love…it’s also that word which describes how we often respond to uncomfortable situations. I’m going to put myself out there (hoping I’m not the only one) but one of the spaces where I most often experience frozenness (is that even a word) is in sharing my faith. You know, in a line at the grocery store and the person behind you points over to the magazine rack and comments on some headline related to Christianity or you have a neighbor or classmate ask about how you … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Stop Traffick
by Heather Ebert More than 20 million men, women, and children around the world currently suffer the brutality of forced labor and sexual exploitation — the violent injustice of human trafficking. God commands His people to seek justice for the oppressed, and thousands of young adults are answering that call. So if you’re wondering, Can I help?, the answer is yes. Several organizations are leading in the charge against human trafficking. To learn how you can play a greater part, here are five places to start. 1. END IT … [Read more...]
Our Top 10 YouTube Videos of 2013
Photo via Soul Pancake YouTube kept us busy this year. Let’s be honest. There were some times that instead of working, we were too busy watching all of the pranks, prancercize moves, fails, flash mobs and Harlem shakes. But don’t worry. We eventually got around to working. We also compiled an epic list of our favorite videos (in no particular order) so you can waste some time too. So kick back, forget about answering your email for a little while and check out our year in review of YouTube videos. The Best Music Video … [Read more...]
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