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September 09, 2020

Moving Past “What Should Have Happened”


The second of the Elected Officials series, this post was written by student body Representative Evie Erickson from Mississippi.   I don’t know about you, but I often find myself living in a fantasy world. Like Dorothy’s Land of Oz, I so easily find myself trapped in a world of my own making. It is […]

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September 02, 2020

Are We Marked by Christ?


The first of the Elected Officials series, this post was written by student body President Jakob Myers from Nebraska. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. […]

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August 26, 2020

Representing Christ in an Election Year: Part Three


For more on this topic, please read Representing Christ in an Election Year: Part One and Representing Christ in an Election Year: Part Two. In approaching the election, I am a firm believer in prayer being the primary form of Christian activism. As I shared in an earlier part of this series, we are instructed to […]

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August 19, 2020

Representing Christ in an Election Year: Part Two


For more on this topic, please read Representing Christ in an Election Year: Part One, as Amber answers the question, “What does the Bible say about the role of government and Christian interaction?” In this post, Amber answers, “How do we approach our unique situation as citizens of a Constitutional Republic” and “How can we […]

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August 14, 2020

Representing Christ in an Election Year: Part One


In America, the current political debate is fraught with intense emotions: anger, frustration, resentment, self-righteousness, and pride. Navigating conversations with friends and family has become increasingly difficult, and even the slightest disagreement can cause division and contention.    I’m sure it’s no surprise to you we’re in an election year.   But this year feels […]

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August 07, 2020

The Only Way Is Through


The athletic wear company Under Armour started a major ad campaign this year with the message The Only Way Is Through. I love it.   So many people give up because the going gets hard. Athletes like Stephen Curry, Michael Phelps, and Tom Brady are here to tell you to keep pressing on because The […]

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July 29, 2020

True Comfort


I love things that are comfortable. I’m talking sweatpants, those huge two-person fleece blankets, and definitely not high heels. (TeenPact really helped solidify my opinion on this last one!) I also love the comfort of routine, the familiar sound of my favorite songs playing, and calling my mom when I’m out of town. Comfort is […]

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July 22, 2020

Static


If you’re like me, you tend to pick up your smartphone without thinking about it. Whether you’re checking texts, social media notifications, or searching the web, your phone is always on you or close at hand.    Have you ever misplaced it or left it behind? It can be strangely disorienting to not have your […]

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July 08, 2020

The Art of Biblical Hospitality


Hospitality. I’ve heard this word my whole life. It’s usually associated with Martha Stewart, Better Homes and Gardens, crockpots, vacuum cleaners, and, of course, good food. I can still remember the insane rush of activity that always followed when my mom announced that company was coming over. Bathrooms were cleaned, dirty dishes put away, and […]

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July 01, 2020

Holding Fast to the Word of God: Part Three


Our virtual 2020 National Convention centered on the importance of Holding Fast to the Word of God. This blog series addresses the topic of how we as believers should seek to incorporate the Word of God into our everyday lives, and our authors share how they have practically done so in their personal lives. This […]

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June 24, 2020

Holding Fast to the Word of God: Part Two


Our virtual 2020 National Convention centered on the importance of Holding Fast to the Word of God. This blog series addresses the topic of how we as believers should seek to incorporate the Word of God into our everyday lives, and our authors share how they have practically done so in their personal lives. This […]

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June 17, 2020

Holding Fast to the Word of God: Part One


Our virtual 2020 National Convention centered on the importance of Holding Fast to the Word of God. This blog series addresses the topic of how we as believers should seek to incorporate the Word of God into our everyday lives, and our authors share how they have practically done so in their personal lives. This […]

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February 28, 2020

Are You An Alien?


Men in Black, Star Trek, Star Wars, the list goes on. Aliens and Sci-fi have been a popular topic in pop-culture over the years, where people dream “to boldly go where no one has gone before.”   When we hear the term alien, we may picture a creature with green skin and antennae, who does […]

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February 21, 2020

Entertainment: “It’s Not That Bad”


“TOOOOORRRYY HOLT!” I shouted, as my All-Pro wide receiver trotted into the end zone once again, much to my dad’s dismay. Madden 2002 was the peak of twelve-year-old Jackson’s video gaming career.  I smile to myself when I remember the hours of fun we had playing in the living room of our old house, playing […]

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February 07, 2020

Community: It’s Not About Your Preferences


Choosing to be in a community with the people around us will, inevitably, mean that we experience moments of joy and moments of hardship. The actions of those closest to us may hurt us, long-distance may cause some friendships to end, or you might be tired of trying to get past small talk and become […]

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January 31, 2020

Remarkable Purpose


Body positivity, health, paleo, keto, training, bodybuilding, athleticism… the list of buzz words in our modern-day fitness culture goes on and on. Everywhere you turn, there is a constant message impressed upon us. I mean, who even are you if you do not CrossFit nineteen times a week and drink a post-workout shake filled with […]

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