Does Facebook make us lonely?By Gordon HouserAn article in the May issue of The Atlantic, "Is Facebook Making Us Lonely?" by Stephen Marche, asks an important question. Many if not most of us use Facebook, which has 845 million users and took in $3.7 billion last year. One of every 13 people on Earth is a Facebook user. Given our commitment to community, how should we approach this? ... Read more ... |
Three ways to GodA reflection on Trinity Sunday, June 3
By Everett J. Thomas The spot in the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized is near the north end of the Dead Sea. The shore of the Dead Sea is the lowest dry land in the world. This means that Jesus' baptism at the beginning of his public ministry signaled that his work would stretch from the lowest dry land to the highest heavens. It covered all ... Read more ...
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Mennonite teens and the Hunger Games By Angela WilliamsRecently, I realized that every one of the youth I work with (from ages 12 to 17) had not only seen the movie, but also read the book entitled, The Hunger Games. Most of them also went on to read the other two books in the trilogy. The first movie was released in late March and it has become a cultural phenomenon. It has also been noted that the first book and film are both extremely violent ... Read more ... |
College Corner: 48 Hesston students commissioned for summer service From Hesston CollegeDuring Hesston (Kan.) College chapel April 23, 48 students were commissioned for Christian ministry and service for summer and fall placements. "These students are going to make a difference in someone's life because they are willing to join with and participate in Jesus' ministry that is already taking place in all of these different settings," said Todd Lehman, Hesston College campus pastor ... Read more ... |
