In a few weeks, I'll be graduating from ACU. In a few short years, you will too. As unemployment continues to rise and college education becomes an expectation rather than a distinguishment, it becomes increasingly difficult to differentiate ourselves from the mass of graduates. Now that companies value experience over education, our degrees no ... [Read More…]
Examining introverts and extroverts
We all know the stereotypes. Introverts are the hermits at home watching Netflix, wrapped in a fuzzy blanket. Extroverts are the party animals afraid of being alone for more that two seconds. Both stereotypes, but with a hint of truth. So what is the reality of introversion and extroversion? To find out, I've been reading an excellent book by ... [Read More…]
FilmFest taught lessons for life
The FilmFest judges are on their way home after an incredible weekend, and as always, I'm left with my mind reeling and heart swelling with a grand mix of emotions. I've been involved with FilmFest for the past four years, so this weekend has been especially significant to me as I look back over my college career and look ahead to life after ... [Read More…]
Rediscovering child-like faith
Most people experience some kind of faith crisis in college. Our childhood beliefs are shaken when we are confronted with the brokenness of the world. Here at ACU, we are also faced with the apparent contradictions of the Bible and the fact that many of our churches are built on a delicate structure of cultural assumptions. Everything we thought we ... [Read More…]
Prayer is a necessary root
In a culture that values innovation and problem-solving, we've seen some exciting developments in the way we tackle social justice. Social entrepreneurship projects like TOMS shoes and the Red Thread Movement have permanently changed the way we think about missions. But sometimes I wonder if we are placing too much faith in our ability to make ... [Read More…]
Panoramic: Smith-Adams Hall
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