Come springtime, the NCAA tournament comes with a craze for basketball and brackets. March Madness sweeps the nation, and anything is possible — underdogs come out on top, the elite come up short, and a shot at the buzzer ends in ultimate glory. Nothing is guaranteed except excitement. Get in on the fun by filling out a bracket. If you're not a basketball buff, don't worry. Try one of these strategies: Pulling Rank Each team in the tournament is ranked based on regular season performance, and this ranking is reflected on the … [Read more...]
Saint Patrick: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Every March 17, we wear green or get pinched. We dye things green. We wear shirts saying, "Kiss Me," and we all claim to be Irish. Weird, right? What you may or may not know is that this crazy holiday is named after and in honor of a real person. His name was Patrick…hence St. Patrick's Day. Patrick lived a crazy life a long time ago, so details about him are a little hazy. Add to that the Irish people's gift of blarney (making up stuff that sounds legit), and you have some great stories. How many are true, how many … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Spring Break Meaningful
Relax. Breathe. You're almost there. Spring Break is just around the corner. No classes, homework, or pulling all-nighters. But what will you do with your extra time? Here are a few ideas with purpose: Prepare. Let's be honest. Once you're back home, you'll put off studying until the last second, which equals stress. So, if you've got midterms after the break, try to study for them before you go away. Invest. Spend quality time with close friends and family from home. If you're not going home, mission trips or community … [Read more...]
The Internet: Gift or Curse?
(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...]
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...]
Wisdom from The Office
The question came to Michael Scott, district manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton and sage of The Office: “Would you rather be feared or loved?” After reflection, Michael answered: “Both. I want you to be afraid of how much you love me.” So true, Michael. But that launches me into a reflection of the same question to God—Do You want to be feared or loved? Not that God would have the same response as Steve Carrell, but you can’t escape from Scripture that His answer would be both as well, though with … [Read more...]
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