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Friday, April 25, 2025
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Phil Collins: reading for relationship

By Charlotte Ostric | April 11

Reading the word of God for a relationship with Jesus all starts with an experience. Art, music, journaling and meditation help students understand the meaning of reading for encountering Christ and are helpful tools that Phil Collins, professor of Christian ministries and director of Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement, has utilized in his teaching and understanding of Scripture.

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Students join God’s work in Budapest, Hungary

By Charlotte Ostric | March 21

The goal of the three-week Lighthouse trip to Hungary was one of fellowship and community. Over the course of January, a group of 22 students were led by Julie Borkin, assistant professor of communication and Clifton Davis, director of chapel music and adjunct instructor of music, on a mission trip to Hungary. They immersed themselves in the rich culture of Budapest as they engaged in discipleship opportunities, evangelistic work and community outreach. 

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‘Showing up with an open heart’ in Santiago

By Charlotte Ostric | November 8

Something changed in Abby Portolese the third time she visited the Dominican Republic. “The first two trips were really like an invitation from the Lord, just to come and see, to come and experience,” Portolese said. “Just come look and start to experience and start to dream and start to discern what this life could look like.” Her third trip, however, enkindled a fire within. She decided to step out in faith.

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Strengthened by joy

By Charlotte Ostric | October 25

There isn’t much that stops Bob Mortimer. Despite missing both legs below the knee and his left arm due to a car accident when he was 21, he firmly maintains that the only handicaps we have are the ones we put on ourselves.

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Montana Schwebs: A seat at the table

By Charlotte Ostric | October 4

“I want everyone in Olson to feel like they have an equal seat at the table, and that they can walk out to the table and sit down and they are welcome here, and that there is no question of that,” Montana Schwebs said.

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