Dear Overworked Students, There comes a time in all of our lives where we realize that our society is shaping us to be workaholics. Multi-tasking is not only encouraged, but expected. Busyness is esteemed. Resumes appear flat without quantity and variety. And enjoying frequent rests is labeled as laziness. It is no wonder we feel stress levels ... [Read More…]

Our political platforms reflect many of the pillars of our Christian faith, because Christians are taught to seek first the kingdom of God. Yet what boundary have we crossed when a Christian judges the strength of another's faith because of differing political ideologies? "How can you claim to be a Christian and a Democrat?" An arrogant tone ... [Read More…]

Call me old-fashioned, but I like talking to people. In person. This may seem "weird" or "ancient" or "individualistic," but hear me out on this. See, there's something about face-to-face interaction that Facebook and texting just can't quite offer. Computers and phones are all the rage right now (just wait till this Internet fad is over), but ... [Read More…]

When I was a little kid, I was painfully shy. I never wanted to be the center of attention, so I'd cry every time friends and family sang "Happy Birthday" to me. I was afraid to speak aloud in class, so my kindergarten teacher would let me whisper my answers in her ear. And my name? Oh, my name. It was different than everyone else's. When I ... [Read More…]

It's the end of the world. At least it is if you believe all the billboards announcing May 21 as Judgment Day. Even if you are not moved to a state of panic from the incredibly convincing billboards (which appear to be more of an ill-disguised publicity campaign for Family Radio), mid-May still can seem like the end of the world for college ... [Read More…]

Graduation looms, and after four years of Optimist service, I have one more column to write. There still are stories untold, anecdotes unused and limericks unpublished, but this is my last chance to shove my views onto the ACU populous. This one should be special. During my time at ACU, I've accumulated plenty of mentors to thank, friends to hug, ... [Read More…]

Taylor Elementary, August 1994. I walked up the sidewalk to my kindergarten classroom. My parents walked on either side of me. My backpack hung on my small shoulders and I carried my Mickey Mouse lunch box in my right hand. I didn't know what to expect on that first day of kindergarten, but I was nervous. Until I walked into the classroom, saw my ... [Read More…]

Every Sunday, the college group from my church gets together, eats supper, conducts a short bible study and has a time of fellowship, talking about our lives, the latest football game and future plans. This last Sunday, instead of following the usual format, we decided to sing some church songs. After going through the traditional devotional ... [Read More…]