See the World: Volunteer!
If your idea of the perfect holiday involves fresh air, gorgeous views and incredible food, a working holiday at an organic farm might be just what you’re looking for.
I know, I know, work doesn’t sound very restful, but if you have a job that keeps you inside, seated at a desk most of the year, you might be surprised... >Read More
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eating well,
Family,
farming,
food,
health,
holiday,
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stress,
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Why Do We Put Things Off?
I was reading in the news this morning that Switzerland has decided not to extradite Roman Polanski. He has waited almost a year to get the news that his life on the run can continue. Polanski has had a guilty conviction hanging over his head for more than 30 years.
As I read the article I couldn’t help but think... >Read More
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brakes,
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Culture,
extradite,
fix,
maitenance,
procrastinate,
Roman Polanski,
run,
Self,
stress,
switzerland,
World,
worry
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College Life: Stress, Syllabi and Jesus
by Brandon Markette
With the start of each new semester, it once again rears its ugly head. As we move through the first few days, each class spawns its own syllabus. At first glance these syllabi do not seem very threatening. After all, they are fairly small, right? No more than a few pages. By the end of the... >Read More
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Academics,
faith,
Living,
stress,
studying
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Ryan's Profile: Beyond the External and into the Eternal
I used to try to fill the void I felt in my heart with external stuff... I was all about the hard Nirvana music, thinkin' about girls, making lots of money, sports... but none of these things worked...
>For security I pretty well put my trust in my stuff as many people do. I would find confidence when I looked... >Read More
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confidence,
faith,
God,
happiness,
Jesus,
security,
spirituality,
stress,
trust,
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Success With a Purpose
My Spiritual Journey:
>At school, we are sometimes bogged with homework, assignments, reports, etc.....leading to information overload. That is what I felt when I was in school....but I found that whenever I felt like throwing in the towel, and giving it all up, God gave me the strength to endure just a little bit more. Now that look back at...... >Read More
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God,
grace,
homework,
Jesus,
love,
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Speak Up
This past week I have been, quite literally, voiceless. A bad case... >more
Fear At the Top of the Hill
I looked down the 15 foot rock face that the other guys... >more