The Price of Not Paying Attention
We live in an age of distraction. It’s not just something we’re learning to “deal with,” but something we believe is […]
We live in an age of distraction. It’s not just something we’re learning to “deal with,” but something we believe is […]
Today is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent…
In the Christian tradition, Lent is the period of the liturgical year from Ash Wednesday to Easter.
The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer – through prayer, repentance, almsgiving and self-denial – for the annual commemoration during Holy Week of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus, which recalls the events linked to the Passion of Christ and culminates in Easter, the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
And I wonder… Have you introduced your students to this significant season within the Christian calendar?
How much do your college ministry efforts mimic the local church? How similar does your ministry look and feel with those around you? […]
Scot McKnight has a new book coming out… and he’s anticipating that it might not be well-received by all. The […]
Last night a group of students gathered again to hear Dr. Scot McKnight share; this time on the topic of social justice. […]
With our college graduates preparing to leave campus — most of them “for good” — I find myself wondering if there are […]
Photo courtesy of: www.scriptoriumdaily.com Updated 3/29/12 In a previous post I shared some thoughts on why I think college students need the local […]
Updated 3/28/12 As a college student I was very involved in campus ministry — as a participant and a leader. I also […]
College students, especially those about to graduate, inevitably are asked, “What are you doing after you graduate?” Most of the college […]
I recently returned from an area wide denominational high school leadership camp. Besides the actual contact with students that I have, one […]