May 9, 2018 | College Tips, Higher Education
When a young 20-something graduates from college and starts her first job with a salary and benefits, $35,000 or $40,000 sounds like a lot of money. And often, the first salary is more than that. With money coming in, but student debt on their shoulders and hopes for...
Apr 16, 2018 | College Tips, Higher Education
When I asked our faculty and staff what advice they had for graduating seniors, most of the answers actually applied to sophomores and juniors. That should tell you something. Planning for life after college graduation starts far before your last semester. Building...
Aug 26, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible
Did you know that one little word has probably caused you to misinterpret one of the most well-known verses in the Bible? Probably the best-known verse in all the Bible is John 3:16. Sad to say, it may also be the most frequently misinterpreted verse in all of...
Sep 3, 2013 | Christian Living, Culture, Higher Education
Houston Baptist University students, you are receiving an enormous blessing. You’re receiving not only a cutting edge education, but also a Christian foundation that will carry you through all of life. Embrace that, and live it, and make a difference in the world...
May 20, 2013 | Higher Education, The Bible
Congratulations to the class of 2013. Here’s a video of my recent commencement address and charge to the graduates of Houston Baptist University. I took the opportunity to deliver some brief thoughts about Ascension Day, which is simultaneously one of the...
