It is a common goal for most people to achieve some sort of happiness. In fact, it is an idea that most Americans see as their ultimate dream. We are often told to do more of what brings us pleasure. It is a nice thought: to pursue what makes us […]
Month: September 2014
Ebola spreads: More aid needed in West Africa
With the worst Ebola outbreak in history having now infected almost 5,000 people and killed nearly half, immediate relief efforts are desperately needed. Though the crisis has been escalating exponentially in the past several weeks — half of the infections and deaths occurred in the past 21 days, according to […]
Living for Christ in Color
“I’m colorblind.” This is something I often hear from students and faculty when hard discussions of race come up. And, since I teach early American history, the history of slavery and African history here at JBU, the topic of race comes up often. “I’m colorblind” is a sentence that I […]
Views on salvation differ
With the advent of the Paradosis Center on the JBU campus, there is now interest and opportunity to compare notes between Evangelicals and Roman Catholics. As a 35 year veteran of the Bible faculty, I have had a long-time interest in this project. I taught the history of Christian doctrine […]
Ministries merge to expand vision
The great commission, to make disciples of all nations, is known and practiced by Christians all over the world. John Brown University’s newest ministry, Antioch has been created to accomplish and embody this mission. Beginning this year, CAUSE ministries E-Van and Partners in Prayer, combined to create Antioch. The ministry […]
Chapel singer craves new Christian sound
Andrew Peterson loves stories. He began performing music and crafting his songs when he was 19 by using stories from his own life and the people around him. Peterson said what is most important about performing music is the people he gets to meet. “I don’t love music as much […]
New cheer coach brings innovative ideas
Elicia Williamson started cheering at 7-yearsold and began coaching at 15-years-old, eventually opening her own gym, Elite Cheer Company. Today, Williamson is the head cheer coach at John Brown University. Williamson has high aspirations for the team. “The group of women that I am blessed to coach have already exceeded […]
Assistant Coach gives insight into new season
What are some soccer goals for this season? Every year we want to push for nationals. It’s a natural goal every year, but last year, we got out on the quarterfinals of the conference tournament. We really want to be in the final. We think we have the team that […]
Soccer lights up the field
Yellow and blue helium balloons swept the sky after the newly installed soccer lights were turned on for the first men’s soccer home game of the season. The University Administration wanted the lights to generate buzz, and they achieved that goal. Not only were John Brown University students, faculty, alumni […]
Putting People to Faces: Views of the Middle East
This summer, I was blessed with the opportunity to travel to Jordan and Israel with Dr. Vila and a group from JBU to participate in the Abila Archaeological Excavation. When I decided to go on the trip, I had no idea what to expect. I was excited, but some of […]