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Derek Melleby reflects on a recent, powerful sermon by Pastor John Ortberg in a blog entitled: "College: A Blessing That Increases Our Ability to Bless."
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CPYU is partnering with Principle Mortgage Solutions of Lancaster, PA to sponsor an essay contest with 4 cash prizes of $1,000!
  
  
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Expert Interview: Remembering C.S. Lewis: (1898-1963)
  
November 22, 2013 will mark the 50th anniversary of the death influential writer and Christian apologist C.S. Lewis.
  
Derek Melleby interviewed world renowned Lewis scholar Dr. David C. Downing to learn more about the relevancy of Lewis for today's transitioning college students.
  
Download the interview (.pdf) here.
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How Does God Fit Into My Plans for College?   

 

"I never would have thought much about how God fit into my plans for college. I would have just gone to class and tried to graduate."

 

This was said to me last week by a student, shortly after a talk I gave in New Bern, North Carolina. The student's words were so clear and compelling, I thought he was reading from a script. I even looked over his shoulder to see if someone was behind him telling him exactly what to say to me to encourage me the most! The student continued...

 

Read the rest of Derek's post here.

 

Other blog posts from Derek:

John Ortberg on Faith & Doubt

College: A Blessing That Increases Our Ability to Bless

The College Choice Seminar Recap

Student Loan Default Rates On The Rise (Again)

College Questions? Seminar Has Answers

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