http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/spotlight en-us Sat, 17 May 2008 15:54:57 -0400 editor@studentsoul.org http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/frustrated-religion#com1760 Frustrated with religion but open to Jesus

"Hey! This article opened my eye's to the fact that it was not a "I am Holy, and I am better than you church" organization that put this "wall" together; but a group of believers that have a heart after our God and seeing fellow brothers and sisters having their eye's opened and getting saved! It is so refreshing to see that!..."  read on » ]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 11:11:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/arts-students-serve-poor#com1758 Arts students serve the poor

"This is great! Hope we can do this in Portland, Maine...."  read on » ]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 13:13:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/larry-norman#com1734 “Larry Norman died yesterday”

"Paul, wild that you knew Larry Norman from a paper route and pre PEOPLE days. Amazing. I was enormously influenced by his music/lyrics and the Jesus Movement and wrote a tribute to him on Facebook. I'll see if I can put the link here http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10884146094&id=6845026&index=2 If it didn't come through, just check out my posted notes on Facebook sometime. I'm grateful for his life and witness too...."  read on » ]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:19:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/dinner-served#com1728 Dinner is served!

"Bravo! Great job. I pastor a small church in NH and our vision is friendship evangelism. As Jesus said"I come to serve not be served'. The main focus of our inner city church is to just simply show God's love without any strings. After all isn't that how He offers us His love? In fact He even died on the cross for us. As you experienced people don't expect something for nothing, in fact they are almost afraid of it. God called us to "go ye into all the world and preach the gospel" He didn't send us out to enlarge our churches, but to enlarge the body of Christ. When we show God's unconditional love as your group has shown that really is what it's all about. I like what St. Francis of Assisi said" go into all the world and preach the gospel. And sometimes use words" Again keep up the good work. You truly are about your Father's business. God Bless, Pastor Bob Beal..."  read on » ]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:36:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/small-groups-commuters#com1727 Multiplying small groups at a commuter campus

"I work abroad, where most universities are commuter schools--even the dorms are miles from the campus. So, we are having a hard time with finding leaders. Thanks for the encouraging words--we'll keep working and praying...."  read on » ]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:36:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/being-a-worship-leader#com1726 The importance of being a worship leader

"i want to be an effective worship leader..."  read on » ]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:41:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/stephanie-castillo#com1719 Stephanie Castillo: filmmaker, storyteller, artist

"Great to read this update on God's work through a wonderful, creative woman...."  read on » ]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:07:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/larry-norman#com1716 “Larry Norman died yesterday”

"It was the Wheaton College students who were counselors at Honey Rock Camp in northern Wisconsin who introduced me to Larry Norman. I was a high school freshmen in 1976, and Larry's trilogy was just out. These college students sang his songs around campfires and at informal jam sessions. I had a jumbled collection of Christian role models back in high school. Larry was a role model for some of my role models, and ultimately for me. Next time I'm at my parent's home I'll dig through my LP's, find a turn table, and introduce my kids to the music that helped guide me through my high school years. ..."  read on » ]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:08:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/being-a-worship-leader#com1712 The importance of being a worship leader

" Great article Sundee. It is so true, as you said, that "worship leaders are Alzheimer’s patients, too." In a article from January 1, 1995, John Piper wrote, "The difference between Uncle Sam and Jesus Christ is that Uncle Sam won't enlist you in his service unless you are healthy and Jesus won't enlist you unless you are sick. "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but sinners" (Mark 2:17). Christianity is fundamentally convalescence. Patients do not server their physicians. They trust them for good prescriptions. The Sermon on the Mount is our Doctor's medical advice, not our Employer's job description." (John Piper Article from desiringGod.org) As Worship Leaders, we are in as much need of being reminded and led as those whom we remind and lead. What a great thought for Worship Leaders headed into this Sunday. Thanks again. David Guion www.one24worship.com ..."  read on » ]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:13:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/gracious-listening#com1702 Gracious listening builds relationships at the University of Washington

"I'm intrigued by the IV chapter's BRILLIANT idea to sponsor a "listening event" to people with alternative views. I guess you could call me a "born-again atheist", i.e., someone who, for 50+ years (I'm 58 now) a practicing Christian. Why I quit is too long a story to tell here. (Don't mind talking, but it is a long story.) Wish someone had listened to me the way the IV chapter did to the atheists / agnostics at UW. Please keep listening! JIM..."  read on » ]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:53:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/why-church#com1699 Why should I go to church?

"The importance of going to church, is all you say. But what happens at church services, who decides what happens, should the congregation have any say at all in what happens? Please comment, and ask others to comment...."  read on » ]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:44:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/stayed-dorms#com1693 Why I stayed in the dorms

"Ginny... my SLT going friend! i was reading this and was thinking, "hey, who stole my story?!" then i saw it was you. its so neat to see that God is working so similarly in the lives of other students! thanks for writing this article, it was soooo encouraging to me, and brought back a lot of memories of my experience at western michigan, and reminded me how faithful he is. ..."  read on » ]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:59:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/lafe-ut#com1692 LaFe takes root at UT – Austin

"=)..."  read on » ]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:55:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/halloween-pancakes#com1673 Pancakes for Halloween

"We did one of these on a regular Saturday night. "Midnite Breakfast" was definitely the hugest thing our chapter has ever done in my time at school. Making up your food before the event is important!! Otherwise you'll get trapped cooking and never meet a soul. Our question is how do we help the our introverted students reach out at large events like this? (That includes me!)..."  read on » ]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:52:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/justice-films#com1672 Opening our eyes: social justice in film

"A somewhat intense but very enlightening film that explores racial injustice in the USA is "The Color of Fear." It's a discussion among 8 men of a few different racial groups (black, Asian, white, Latino) about their takes on racism and racial injustice. At points, they have some intense conversation and there is some cussing but it is REALLY good...."  read on » ]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:49:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/grace-brotherhood#com1671 A brotherhood of grace

"Your initiative is beautiful. Where are you located and does one become a part of your fellowship?..."  read on » ]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:53:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/grace-brotherhood#com1670 A brotherhood of grace

"Excellent article! Thank you for posting something about this area of struggle and showing other chapters a model to maybe work from..."  read on » ]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:31:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/justice-films#com1669 Opening our eyes: social justice in film

"A light hearted oldie but goodie is "Sullivan's Travels" 1941. It follows a big shot Hollywood director who wants to "slum it" so he can make a movie about the poor for the poor. He's well meaning but pretentious and gets a little more reality than he expected...."  read on » ]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:39:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/why-wait#com1668 Why wait for sex?

" Women who don't wait are women who are gonna get played by the guy who sees you aren't willing to wait and then tells you it's all about you. Men who don't practice abstinence outside of marriage are liars and they are cheaters. I have never failed to see this and see it be proven for over 20+ years. Also the research shows it to be true. So waiting is a must, and if a guy doesnt wait, well this should be a tell-all red flag for what a girl must not disregard! Men who don't practice abstinence until marriage are guys who are looking for a woman to con in a routine. And it won't be to the woman best interests! Guaranteed!..."  read on » ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:53:00 -0500 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/grace-brotherhood#com1667 A brotherhood of grace

"Alex Kirk has posted an entry on his blog in which he quotes John Piper on guilt -- very interesting reading! (copy and paste the link): http://piebaldlife.blogspot.com/2007/10/piper-on-overcoming-guilt.html..."  read on » ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:52:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/grace-brotherhood#com1665 A brotherhood of grace

"This is an excellent article and provides hope to both men and women that there are still God honoring men in our society who strive for purity when they are being constantly assulted from almost every area of our culture. I know God will bless these men. ..."  read on » ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:41:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/grace-brotherhood#com1664 A brotherhood of grace

"Brian, just use the print icon under the graphic for a fairly plain printout. Contact us at the link below if you need something different...."  read on » ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:52:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/justice-films#com1663 Opening our eyes: social justice in film

"Also, for social injustice and rich vs. poor in America (with also a shockingly Christian subplot), and also with Denzel Washington, is "John Q."..."  read on » ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:02:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/justice-films#com1662 Opening our eyes: social justice in film

"A great film for both introducing the American struggle with racial integration and the idea of teamwork is "Remember the Titans." It works very well for foreign and international students as well...."  read on » ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/grace-brotherhood#com1661 A brotherhood of grace

"This an excellent article, can I get a hard copy?(printable version )..."  read on » ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:28:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/why-wait#com1660 Why wait for sex?

"there are men who wait, on the contrary I was thinking about, which girl waits? I think sometimes may be I have to go through this life being single.. :)..."  read on » ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:48:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/mind-for-god#com1659 A mind for God

"Excellent treatment of the topic. With you, I exhort the Church to *think*, as God is the greatest thinker ever. We should, indeed, reflect His Person more perfectly rather than lazily...."  read on » ]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:02:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/mind-for-god#com1658 A mind for God

"Joe, thanks for your feedback! The book you suggest may be in the works (though honestly I'm not sure how I would write it without just copying Sire, Noll, et al), but I have to get the dissertation done (er, started) first! And as to rationality, I've observed a lot of ambivalence in academic quarters. On one hand, critical theory in the Nietzschean tradition, particularly since the 1960s, has publicly decried rationality as such, since they see it as an inheritance of the Enlightenment and thus as racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. But at the same time, the rhetorical appeal to logos has continued unabated: for every academic book produced by Post-Everything University Press calling for relativism, there are ten or twenty which use and assume rationality and do just fine, even if their authors don't get Ivy League offers. In my view, we've inherited a lot from both Freud (everything is irrational) and Marx (everything is rational), but the academy can't seem to conceptualize a /fallen/ rationality. ..."  read on » ]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:44:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/mind-for-god#com1657 A mind for God

"QUOTE: "In a world ostensibly driven by rationalism and proof, ignoring reason is the fastest way to make ourselves irrelevant." /QUOTE -- I think "ostensibly" is a key here. Do members of our world consciously perceive their choices and thinking as rational and proven? My observations are mixed. "Rationalized" and "popular" more often describes what I see around me. :-)..."  read on » ]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:47:00 -0400 http://www.intervarsity.org/studentsoul/item/mind-for-god#com1655 A mind for God

"John, I thoroughly enjoyed this article. Is this an intro to a larger work? (Maybe a book? -- hint, hint). To others: I just spent time on John's blog (url in a comment above) reading about Jim Sire's presentations on world view at his school. Sire's book "The Universe Next Door" was very helpful to me as an undergrad, and I enjoyed reading about how he defines and approaches world view now. ..."  read on » ]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:34:00 -0400