One would think that giving more in quantity would actually be giving more of an offering. As always, Jesus had to go against the “obvious” view. The story of the widow in Luke is an example of that. Normally, Luke 21:1-4 is discussed in reference to tithing and giving to the church. There is definite […]
It’s spring again. The weather is warm, there is an excuse to wear shorts and more than just the sun is sparkling. Engagement rings have been making an appearance in the unusually warm weather and, now, both pollen and love are in the air. There is a term for this phenomenon: “Ring by exciting.” Senior
Allergies are the worst part about Spring. Without taking an Allegra, I find myself with an itchy throat and a short temper. However, when I was short on cash for medicine, I found myself researching and experimenting with natural foods to suppress these allergies. The most interesting thing I learned was that taking small daily
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Amidst the flood of midterms and homework, an opportunity to become more engaged with Eastern University’s community has emerged: applications for student chaplain positions. Eastern’s student chaplains are in charge of fostering Christian community within their residence halls. Working with the Resident Advisors, they facilitate activities such as Grow Group meetings and joint worships. “I
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The four smiling young men sitting opposite me never intended to become a Christian rock band. Dressed in black, hair carefully arranged, waiting to sound check their instruments, they openly shared about their passion for God and music. At 7:30 on St. Patrick’s Day, 2012, these men took the stage and received a warm (and
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“The Andy Griffith Show,” “Leave it to Beaver,” “I Love Lucy,” the “Flintstones”-the list of timeless television classics is long. Yet as enduring as these sitcoms are, they most likely would not appease television audiences today. When these shows first aired, they were relevant to society’s trends and social norms. Due to the fast-paced world
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Here is a simple recipe using just a few ingredients that tastes fresh, and is easy to make in a college dorm! Strawberry Parfaits Ingredients: 1 package of Strawberry Jell-O Fresh Strawberries Cool whip Directions: -Make strawberry jello according to directions -Once cooled, cut into cubes -Slice strawberries -Mix in a bowl with cool whip
An uprising against the administration of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was sparked last March and has since led to an estimated 7,000 deaths-civilians, government troops and “defectors.” The situation became increasingly heated in November 2011 in an area called Jabal al-Zawiya. There, Syrian security forces killed approximately 200 people, assumed to be army “defectors.” These
