In 2001, ten years into leading the united prayer movement at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), I had a great desire to see a campus house of prayer where students could pray 24/7.  Since Rez Week, the annual united...

Chelsea’s Story Chelsea had seen many of her older friends fall away from their faith in college.  She did some research and learned that this happens to 7 out of 10 students, and she was determined to not let it happen...

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...

What is the biggest thing you’ve asked God for today?  This year?  In your life?   Do you believe God is stronger than you?  That he has more time on his hands?  That he knows better what you and everyone...

I want to open up with a question.  What is your calling?  For college students this is a very common question.  What am I, who am I, and what is God calling me to do?  In college I think we...

The day after Easter, U ARISE launched forty days of prayer over Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas.  Our daily prayer spans the forty days that Christ resurrected until the day he ascended. The Bible tells us that He...

Everyone knows that college life is full of temptation.  College students have more freedom than ever before to do whatever they want to do.  There is temptation around every corner, the biggest of which is particularly damaging.  It can ruin...

One of my co-workers has pointed out that I’ve caught the “unity bug”.  I caught it as a senior at Cornell University, sitting beside my Jewish friend along with 600 Christians and non-Christians in the arts quad for an inter-fellowship...

I love the evangelistic approach of Pope Francis in presenting the Gospel message in so many unique and refreshing ways.  The choosing of his name when he became Pope immediately suggested a new approach to the Papacy.  This may all...

In light of our first Friday Fast on April 3rd, which also happens to be Good Friday, we decided post on what fasting actually is. So if you’re a seasoned faster, or just starting out, here are some good tips...