I lived and ministered in Africa for many years. In the culture I served, the Bantu people had many oral stories, proverbs, and sayings which guided life. One of those was “the hardest part of the journey is starting.” This statement would be used by leaders and...
If you have never been misunderstood, then you have never talked to someone! The normal process of communication goes something like this: (1) One person (Person A) thinks about something in relationship to their personal vast frame of reference, made up of their...
Grace is a common, rather simple word. We have become so accustomed to the term ‘grace’ that we fail to revel in its multi-faceted wonder and the depth of its incredible realities. In reality, there are multiple aspects to grace. Grace is God's gift of life to...
God is still in the business of calling people to serve Him. We read about it repeatedly in Scripture: at the burning bush, on the road to Damascus, and in a still small voice, God gave direction and called His people to serve Him. But what about today?...
So much in life happens because someone takes the initiative to make it happen! Just ponder that for a moment. The vast majority of people in this world go through their daily routines and do what is expected of them, with little thought to making the effort to...
The disciple whom Jesus loved wrote the fourth Gospel. In the first chapter he introduces Jesus as the Word who became human ("flesh"), and he uses a fascinating phrase to describe what Jesus Christ did: "Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of...
Here at Grace Christian University, we began a new semester this week with 21 new students who we did not have on campus last semester! It was encouraging to see the excitement of these new students as they came for orientation last week. Our first meals, classes,...
During these warm days of summer Major League Baseball teams take a short break, and some of the top players (chosen by fans, players, and managers) prepare for the annual All-Star Game. This event is often thought of as the signal of the middle of summer (or the...
In the midst of summer, many of us will travel. Whether it’s a trip to local parks, the lake, or a trek across the country to visit family and friends, everyone enjoys a time of great refreshment and relaxation. For our students, it is also a valuable time....
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