Category: FAITH
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But What if I Missed My Calling?
Ellie Huff, Contributing Writer Simply by attending classes and chapels at Oklahoma Baptist University, we constantly hear stories of religious heroes. Whether the stories are Biblical figures or strong missionaries, the stories spark a desire to fulfill a great call. We strive to uphold such a beautiful journey for a higher purpose to feel as…
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Perseverance
Audrey Branham, contributing writer. With approximately 3 weeks left of our Spring 2022 semester here at Oklahoma Baptist University, there are many of us who are lagging and struggling to that light at the end of the tunnel. Many of us are burnt out and trying to make it through the last of our tests…
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The forgotten story of St. Nicholas
Faith Editor Ellen Huff The Christmas season is upon us. This is a season to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and participate in the advent ceremonies. Following the true reason for the season, there is another character who gets quite a bit of attention this time of year as well—Santa Clause. It is only…
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Why is the physical Jesus was necessary?
Faith Editor Ellen Huff With Christmas being just around the corner, many people are more curious about the birth and life of Jesus Christ. At this time of year, you might find yourself around the dinner table with family discussing unique topics regarding your faith. With the growing interest in ideas such as New Age…
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Christmas Offerings
Assistant Faith Editor Audrey Branham Charlotte “Lottie” Moon was born on Dec 12th, 1840 and is the namesake of the International Mission Board’s Southern Baptists’ international missions offering. She was a single missionary to China, who wrote a massive number of letters encouraging American churches to send and support international missions. Each Christmas, the IMB’s ‘Lottie Moon…
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Why Do Advent?
Abigail Clayton Contributing Faith Writer Why do Christians celebrate Advent? For those who have not grown up in the church, or maybe even for those who did, advent may be something that you have done or heard about but do not really understand why it is tradition. What exactly is the purpose of advent? These…
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Music and the Soul
Audrey Branham Assistant Faith Editor Music is an integral part of our lives. As students, the music we listen to helps us study, relax, exercise, and worship. And while music generally has a positive impression on our mind and soul, there are times when both the power and danger of music are clearly shown. If…
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Philosophy forum -The good and the beautiful: Why we should want Christianity to be true?
Ellen Huff Faith Editor Christianity no longer appears as an appealing ideology to be affiliated with in our day. Dr. Tawa Anderson, associate professor of philosophy, led the most recent philosophy forum on November 11 focused on the beauty and goodness often overshadowed in the Christian faith by the negative light as a result of…
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What is Forgiveness?
Abigail Clayton What is forgiveness? There are most likely people, Christians and non-Christians alike, who do not think very deeply about this matter. This is what I believe to be quite serious. To understand what forgiveness is, it is important to define what forgiveness is from a secular point of view as well as a…
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What Love Really Is
Abigail Clayton Contributing Writer What really is love? What does it mean to love other people from acquaintances to friends to family members? To find out the truth about love, the love that our hearts cry out for, we must turn to the Bible. The love that the Bible commands from us calls to the deepest…
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