Homosexuality might be the most controversial topic in the U. S. today. It becomes extra controversial when combined with the Christian faith, and I recently dove headfirst into the tension by writing a news story for Christianity Today called “Hope for the Gay Undergrad.” The article provides a glimpse into what’s currently being done to… Continue reading Is There Hope for the Gay Undergrad?
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3 (In)Famous Wheaton College Alumni
Yes, Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill. is often referred to as the “Harvard of Evangelical Universities,” but it turns out alumni are making waves in the world outside of church plants and stadium-sized evangelism rallies a la Billy Graham. Here are three men who have made names for themselves after graduation: one on Jeopardy!, one… Continue reading 3 (In)Famous Wheaton College Alumni
Only the good die young: a tribute to Josiah Bubna
At dinner with a former Wheaton College professor this evening, I was devastated to receive news of a former classmate’s sudden, tragic death: Josiah Bubna was only 22 when he died suddenly Saturday afternoon. We shared duties on the Wheaton Record’s editorial staff, shared a classroom in Dr. Graves’ Introduction to Old Testament class sophomore… Continue reading Only the good die young: a tribute to Josiah Bubna
gaysubtlety, sexuality & Christianity
I love Wheaton College. And, recently, my alma mater’s student body has been joining in a discussion that has been becoming more and more of a hot topic in conservative Christian circles: sexuality. Christianity Today writers are blogging about it, RELEVANT Magazine is writing about it (“What is Sexual Holiness Anyway?,” – “The Secret Sexual… Continue reading gaysubtlety, sexuality & Christianity
Wheaton College career services: how to market a liberal arts degree
“Would you like fries with that?” This quote hung in the air between my boss and me during the summer following my freshman year at Wheaton College. I had just told him I was majoring in communications, and he had a bit of trouble understanding the validity of a “bachelor of arts” degree. A few… Continue reading Wheaton College career services: how to market a liberal arts degree
Blazing trails: Wheaton club lacrosse style
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson- The Wheaton College Women’s Club Lacrosse team has been in existence for several years now, and is on track to gain varsity status in a couple of years. According to a recent article… Continue reading Blazing trails: Wheaton club lacrosse style
Gungor & the ‘brilliant’ miracle of music in Chicago
The Brilliance, led by David Gungor Needtobreathe: “The Reckoning” tour at the Riviera Theatre in Uptown The Darren Zancan Band @ Hard Rock Cafe Chicago Willow Creek: Chicago, Palm Sunday service This weekend, I was fortunate enough to catch four concerts around the greater Chicago area (Michael Gungor and The Brilliance at Wheaton College, The… Continue reading Gungor & the ‘brilliant’ miracle of music in Chicago