I’ve been a UT student for twelve years. Well, not really – but I have been coming to the UT campus for twelve years. Either one or both of my parents have worked at UT since I was seven, so this place has pretty much been a part of my life since I […]
I do not want to do things.
I know that sounds weird, and to those who know me, it seems like an outright lie, because I am always doing things of every sort. Rehearsing with my band, lifting weights, going to concerts, writing reviews, participating in Bible studies, and, occasionally, showing up to […]
Christian Students on Campus continued our summer reading, The Tree of Life. As another long and tiring week concludes, we bring our top ten quotes. We hope you enjoy them and hope you continue to read with us. Now, here are our top ten quotes from chapters 4-6 of The Tree of Life.
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This summer Christian Students on Campus is reading through a book called The Tree of Life. Even during the summer, when we are not swamped with regular semester school work, we know that it’s easy to fall behind schedule. Every Friday we will recap that week’s readings with our top ten quotes. Let […]
As I sit here on my bed not having to worry about undergraduate homework, projects, or tests ever again, I am struggling with this final blog post. It’s not that I’ve reached the epitome of senioritis and can’t even get words typed out, but, through reflection, I’ve realized that my college experience was not […]
It was all set. My bags were packed. I said my goodbyes. I was ready to move on. As I read my acceptance letter, I had everything planned out. I was going to room with my best friend, make new connections, and excel in all my classes. God wasn’t part of […]
I made the drive from Houston to Austin today, and spent half the time deliberating how to begin my final blog post here. Nothing seems to adequately capture the culmination of my four years, nor the bigness of the coming transition. I guess a direct approach works best: I am graduating from UT, and […]
I used to think the word burden was the heaviest word in the world. Its weighty connotation, stirred up images of impossibly loaded weights that would shatter me upon contact. In my mind, the term was so negative that I made it a mission to avoid any collection of burden and to avoid being a […]
Worship is a common term used among Christians today. When I hear the word worship, the first thoughts that come to my mind include singing hymns, praying, and reading the Bible. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines worship as “the act of showing respect and love for a god especially by praying with other people who believe […]
When I think of failure in the Bible, Peter is the first person who comes to mind. When Jesus asked him “do you love me?” Peter responded, “Yes, Lord, You know that I love You” (John 21:16). Yet, when Jesus asked him to watch and pray, Peter fell asleep and was asked, “Are […]