Searching for Empathy in a Child
A child wants to please their parents until they become a teenager, then the parents try to please their child, all because of the fear that one day they may leave. Photo by Chaney Archive Trevor Chaney, at 4 years old, sits in the backseat as he gets dropped off at his grandparents’ house. His […]
God Gives a New Meaning to “Silver Lining”
In the midst of our toughest battles, our biggest losses, God is at work. He enters into the chaos, and instead of allowing that pain to be the end of our story, He makes miracles. All it takes is a little hope, and a lot of fight. Photos by Trevor Chaney Waiting for her next […]
A Crossing in My Life
Esther Wysong, a recent graduate of Missouri Baptist University, shares about an event in her past which drastically changed her life. “It caused me to cling to my faith in God and learn to trust Him with my future, no matter what it might hold, as He changed my story from one of hurt, pain […]
Saying Goodbye: “I Really Don’t Want to Do This”
An old saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” is actually true in that just a few short years ago I began my journey at Missouri Baptist University. And now that it’s over and I have begun the next phase of my life, I look back with fond memories, and a few final reflections. Photo […]
Shattered Windows and Broken Boundaries
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the most bitter.” –Confucius Copyright-free photo courtesy of Google
As We Leave Behind the “College Kid”
The traditional four-year college experience is not only valuable for learning liberal arts and topics within a student’s particular major, but it’s a time of growth, from teen-ager with a fallback safety net to adult walking the tightrope of life without a net. And it’s a wonderful time to grow, and to learn. Courtesy Photo […]
The Meaning (or Meanings) of Easter
As the Easter weekend arrives, students, faculty and staff members will be celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior. Many consider these next few days to be the holiest of the year, while others reflect on fond childhood memories, while still others question if Easter has become too commercialized. Today […]
What Does Easter Mean to me Personally?
Easter weekend brings many meanings to many different people, communities and cultures. So, what does this Easter holiday mean to our students at Missouri Baptist University? We’ve asked a few of our journalism writing students to blog about what Easter means to each of them, personally. Photo by Emily Morton
A Simple Message that Changed My Life
A trip to a small village in Ecuador radically changed my view of God, the gospel and our mission to share the news of Jesus with the world. Photo by Emily Morton
My Goals for 2018 in Just One Word
Have you ever thought about narrowing down your entire 2018 improvement plan into one valuable word? Just one word that tells exactly what you plan on doing better, or doing more of, or less of. This is the question posed to student journalists for this blog. Photo by Photo by Terrance Evans