Oct 31, 2018 | Christian Living, College Tips, The Bible
I can still remember the revolutionary experience it was for me, in my sophomore year at college, to read through the New Testament. I read the Phillips Version, and, for the first time, the Scriptures came alive for me. As I reflect upon it, it’s odd that I don’t...
Jul 12, 2018 | Christian Living, The Bible
What is the source of your quarreling? Jealousy. Envy. Materialism. These are the kinds of things that make people angry and fight and internally want to kill one another. That’s what James says in the fourth chapter of his letter to the believers. Jealousy is the...
Jul 10, 2018 | Christian Living, The Bible
In previous blogs, I discussed the first two parts of the thematic proverb of the book of James, “This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger” (James 1:19). From James 3:13 all the way to the end of the book,...
Apr 30, 2018 | College Tips, Culture, Higher Education
College is the time to develop good habits related to social media and digital technology. 1 Corinthians 6:12 says, “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.” (NASB) Social...
Mar 1, 2018 | College Tips, Higher Education
We’re only a few weeks away from Spring Break, which means plenty of students have already fallen behind on their coursework. It’s important that you evaluate how your grades are right now. Don’t wait until two weeks before your final exam to calculate your expected...