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2019 marked a milestone for our JBU community. We all joked about the daily reminders of “JBU 100” displayed all over campus, on people’s laptops and on all of the official merch. But all memes aside, the centennial wasn’t just an opening statement for every chapel service last year; 2019 […]
In the “closed” signs in restaurant windows. In the commercials on TV that tell us “we are all in this together.” In the masked faces of fellow patrons at the grocery store. The COVID-19 virus’ impact is apparent everywhere we turn and has forced us to change how we live […]
What would your mom say if she saw your posts, or your comments, on Instagram? Would she think that your statement was funny? Would she applaud you for standing up for your convictions, or would she be appalled at your anger and hate? By now, the majority of campus is […]
It’s a beautiful moment when someone shares their truth. Whether it’s their mental health journey, how they survived a broken relationship, or revealing a hidden part of their identity, when an individual lives their truth boldly, it causes observers to pause for a moment and reflect. They begin to ask […]
When was the last time you were uncomfortable in church? Whether it comes from the many staring eyes or a dominant culture that expects you to act in a certain way, churches are often places of exclusivity. Do you think Christ would be uncomfortable in your church? As a Jewish […]
World Awareness Week is one of the best weeks at JBU. From the flag ceremony and the film showings to the food festival and the missions fair, it is beautiful to see all the cultures represented on campus. However, after the celebrations end, it is extremely difficult for international students […]
Paul abolished racial divisions in the Church when he said there was neither Jew nor Greek. Note that he said this to an audience who believed steadfastly that there were both Jew and Greek and the two could never meet. One could trace a chasm between these two groups. If […]
Can you name the 17 victims in the Parkland shooting off the top of your head? What about five victims? Can you name just one? It took sifting through three pages of shooter profiles and political articles before we were able to find an article about the students and faculty […]
On Feb. 14, a troubled student entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida and opened fire, killing 17 students and injuring 15 more. We at the Threefold want to join parents, siblings, relatives, friends, survivors, and the rest of America in mourning. There are no words to erase the […]
When Lawrence Ware came to speak in chapel on Martin Luther King Day, he started his sermon with the message, “We gon’ be alright.” After a year full of mass shootings, riots, rallies and distrust, such a message was difficult to hear. Bitterness has spewed from pulpits, blogs, social media […]