I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Annie Downs. We talked about college ministry, books, football, Nashville, and bravery in our everyday lives. Downs is bright, funny, considerate, thoughtful, tough and smart. She is the author of three...
Read moreIt was Wednesday when I questioned God’s goodness. This isn’t what you want to hear from your ministers, your community leaders and your campus ministry instructors. I’m learning, though, that being in ministry doesn’t mean you don’t feel angry with...
Read moreI’ve been a book-lover since before I could read. My parents would read to me every night from classics like The Chronicles of Narnia, A Wrinkle in Time, and The Lord of the Rings. Mom and Dad took turns reading...
Read moreA salient thing I have learned from Baylor is that there is joy in serving those around you. God never calls us to be successful, rich, or important. He calls us to serve faithfully. As I walk through my years...
Read moreC.S. Lewis’ writings are, for most Christians, the most significant influence in their spiritual lives (second only to the Bible). His intellect, his wit, and his imagination have captivated both readers and thinkers, atheists and Christians, college grads and high school...
Read moreThe culture in ministry today is obsessed with making an impact. There is something so beautiful and holy in our desperation to serve God well and leave the world a better place than we found it. We want to change...
Read moreBaylor, once relatively unheard of, is hurtling into becoming a household name. The once small football program is now housed in a shiny new stadium, with fans desperate for tickets and expecting wins. Robert Griffin III is championing a new...
Read moreI have been listening to sermons online, lately. I heard one on Monday by Francis Chan about the power of prayer, and the ability of prayer to become a lifestyle– a way of walking in love with God. He questioned...
Read moreChristians have become enamored with organized religion. We are thrilled to be a part of official bible studies, official church groups, and official volunteer organizations. However, we forget the true significance behind the missional community. While organizations are pertinent to...
Read moreChristians pray a lot. We pray before meals in restaurants and at kitchen tables. We pray before a particularly hard day at work or a big exam. We pray for peace and encouragement. We whisper a prayer of gratitude when...
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