May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. May the peoples praise you, God;…
Commitment: A Key to a More Meaningful Life
In today’s fast-paced society, commitment is not something that pops into most people’s minds on a daily basis. We are constantly presented with numerous choices and opportunities with little encouragement for making long-term and thorough…
Seven Things Every College Professor Wishes Students Knew About Taking Online College Courses
So, you are registered for online courses next semester. How will this work? What should you prepare for? You may be just finishing up a semester of attending face-to-face classes and real-time lectures in 50-minute…
Embracing Conflict: Worth the Fight
“I wish we could all get along like we used to in middle school. I wish I could bake a cake filled with rainbows and smiles and everyone would eat and be happy.” Random girl…
Budget Decorating Tips
I would define my decorating style as “Dumpster-Diver Chic.” I shamelessly decorate my home with found objects. I mean, I love West Elm, but I have a garage sale budget. I used to feel like…
The Bass Notes are Calling
I have recently joined a band. Up until this point, my musical contributions were two or three Sundays a month as part of my church’s praise team. It has been a nice way to engage…
Favorite posts from Homecoming 2018
What a great week to be a Crusader! Homecoming 2018 was an absolute blast. The week started out with a variety of events for students like a family movie night in the Quad, Rock Wall…
Global Missions: A Pilgrimage, not a “World Race”
During recent years I have witnessed several young adults (usually recent college graduates) embark on a journey called “The World Race” which the organization self-describes as an “11 country, 11-month mission trip to share the…
5 Strategies to Help with Reading Comprehension
Have you ever put off assigned reading until the last minute because you know it is going to be difficult to understand? Have you ever finished reading for a class and realized that you have…
What’s for Dinner?
I am constantly planning lunches and dinners every week. You can say I’m a frequent flyer at H-E-B. Of course, I have plenty of choices when it comes to eating. I can eat at Chick-fil-A,…
