I spend a good deal of my time in the city of Milwaukee. I spend a good deal of my time with students in the city who are passionate about having a powerful impact upon the city in the name of Jesus Christ.Tim Keller, a New York pastor, recently wrote an article entitled "A New …
Not a Good Bet . . .
A recent article online addressed the increase in recent years of gambling amongst young adults. Here are some stats worth thinking about:American men aged 14-22 who said they gambled once a month rose 20 percent from 2004-2005. 2.9 million Americans between the ages of 14-22 gamble on cards at least once a week. 50.4 percent …
Consumer Christianity
In a recent sermon entitled "Growing Weary and Losing Heart," Stuart Briscoe said the following compelling statements:I am convinced that contemporary American culture militates against discipleship.The biggest hindrance is materialism in which things are viewed as necessary within American culture . . . but they are not necessary at all for discipleship but in the …
The Spiritual Side of Sleep
For every sleep-deprived follower of Jesus out there, you should read this article on Relevant Magazine's online edition: The Spiritual Side of Sleep.I think this is particularly pertinent for college students, given the fact that most of you are sleep-deprived most of the time!
Self-Injury at College
A recent article from a journal on higher education pointed out the significant problem for college students of inflicting injury upon themselves as a way to deal with emotional pain.I have known a number of people who have struggled with this deeply. It has pained me to see them struggling with such a difficult issue, …
Matthew Erickson 