Campus Life articles from June 2002

Campus Life archives from June 2002

"Praying" with Duplos. (@ Campus Life).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Playing with kiddy blocks? Give me a break! Yet what at first seemed like a silly youth group activity, turned into something that changed me. Not in a gigantic way. But in a way that helped me see prayer a little differently. Here's what...

Fashion statement. (Speak Up! Your letters, e-mail and faxes).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2002... "What's Wrong with Wearing This?" (March/April) really spoke to me. I've always tried to impress guys with my looks. But when I do, it seems that the guys don't respect me as a person, they just see me as a body. That hurts, because I really...

Nix little Nicky. (Speak Up! Your letters, e-mail and faxes).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2002... Thanks for your review of the movie Little Nicky (March/April). After seeing it myself I've been discouraging other people from seeing it. I felt guilty watching it, since it was extremely sacrilegious. They portray a way of getting into heaven...

Hooray for sibs! (Speak Up! Your letters, e-mail and faxes).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2002... "I'll Love Her Later" (March/April) immediately caught my eye. It hit close to home because many times I treat my little sister that way. Thanks for the much-needed reminder. I hope God will help me change my attitude, so I can love my sister...

Skillet rocks! (Speak Up! Your letters, e-mail and faxes).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2002... Thanks for "Skillet's Answer to Marilyn Manson" (January/February). I was pumped to see them mentioned and love the fact that they are spreading the message of Christ to the world. They are one of my favorite bands, and have a way of combining...

To be honest ... (Speak Up! Your letters, e-mail and faxes).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2002... "Just How Honest Are You?" (January/February) really made me think about my own lack of honesty. I have a hard time being honest with my friends, teacher and parents. It's become a bad habit that I really feel guilty about. So, thanks for...

Music to my ears! (Speak Up! Your letters, e-mail and faxes).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2002... Campus Life is a really great magazine! Probably one of my favorite sections is where you highlight Christian bands as alternatives to some secular ones. Keep up the good work! Kevan Tynes Phoenix, Arizona

Sharing God online. (Speak Up! Your letters, e-mail and faxes).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2002... Aubrey Mannion, 17, of Lecanto, Florida, is a channel administrator for teens4christ.org, an online gathering place for Christian teens to meet and chat. "I try to encourage other teens by pointing out what they do well," Aubrey says. "I...

What's kindness look like? (Devotions on the fruit of the Spirit).
June 1, 2002... The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23) When you think of kindness, what comes to mind? An encouraging note sent by a friend? A caring shoulder...

Do people see Jesus in me? (My Life As a Student).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... "You don't think the teacher will hear us, do you?" my lab partner whispered to me. We were watching an extremely boring video on the lifestyle of the cell. Instead of taking notes, we were talking. "Nah, I don't..." Before I could finish...

What's God's plan for me? I'm confused and unhappy with my life right now. I know God has a plan for everyone, but I don't know what that means for me. If I don't know what God wants me to do, how can I follow him faithfully? (Good Advice).
June 1, 2002... You are not alone. Many Christians struggle with trying to figure out God's will. However, the Bible is quite clear that we can learn much of his will from his Word. The Bible can show you the type of person you should marry, it will teach you...

The best decision I ever made. (My Story How Christ changed my life).
June 1, 2002... One Sunday morning I was sitting on a hard, stiff pew next to Mom, who was holding my squirmy little brother. Sometime during my pastor's sermon, my mom leaned over to me and whispered, "Aaron, are you listening?" I nodded and whispered back,...

Free.(Brief Article)(Poem)
June 1, 2002... free Lord, I'm worn out from trying so hard to fit in. I admit I'm afraid of being alone if I abandon this game of Simon Says-- or Heather says or Joshua says-- whomever I'm out to impress that day. ...

The speech I couldn't give; I had my graduation address all ready to go. But school officials wouldn't let me say what I wanted to say.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... "Greetings to all students, faculty, administration, family and friends. I want to begin today by telling you a story about a young girl who seemed to have it all: friends and grades, confidence, religion, and love. Yet, one day this girl...

10 things God can't do.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... 1 GOD CAN'T GET TIRED. Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. --Isaiah 40:28 2 GOD CAN'T TAKE ON A JOB HE CAN'T HANDLE. Ah,...

Blind faith: often lonely and misunderstood because of her blindness, Ginny Owens discovered that God would not only bring her comfort, but also help her achieve beyond her wildest dreams. (music).
June 1, 2002... Ginny Owens hates it when people yell at her. "Just because I'm blind," she says, "doesn't mean I can't hear." And just because she's blind doesn't mean she can't "see" what's going on around her. Ginny is incredibly perceptive. She can...

Giving hip-hop a good name; DJ Maj talks about the power of holy hip-hop. (music).(Brief Article)(Interview)
June 1, 2002... Mike Allen is boring. But DJ Maj, the name by which he's known on his CDs and at his shows, is like magic. It's an exciting "alter ego" that brings out the best in a guy with a plain name. Like Mike. When we asked Mike--er, Maj--why...

`I wanted to be the next Britney: ZOEgirl's Chrissy Conway dreamed of being a rich and famous pop star, but God had bigger plans. (music).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... In two days, Chrissy Conway thought all her dreams would come true--she would drive to New York, sign a record deal and become the next Britney Spears. "Every record label was looking for their `Britney Spears,' and that's what I was...

My Friend's into Linkin Park. (Tell Me About It).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... I have a friend who likes Linkin Park. I've heard some of their music, and I just don't find it very encouraging. My friend seems down a lot, and I think the band might be affecting the way he acts and feels. How can I tell him that?--Sara ...

We recommend. (Fast Trax).(Christian popular music)
June 1, 2002... We Recommend GROUP/ARTIST ALBUM (LABEL) STYLE Yolanda Adams Believe R&B- (Elektra) flavored pop & ...

Tidbits & trivia. (Fast Trax).(Christian popular music)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... "I was having a really bad hair day," says Brad Olsen, lead singer for The Waiting. "I couldn't make my hair do what I wanted. So I cut it all off." Brad's "image problems" were just beginning. "Driving down the road, I saw a Hooters...

Should I watch Charmed? (Media Q&A).(Christians and occultism in popular culture)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... I like watching Charmed on WB, but I'm wondering about it because it's about witchcraft. Is this an OK show to watch, since I'm still shaky in my relationship with God?--Heidi The issue of witchcraft in entertainment has been heavily...

Sharing God through movies. (Media Q&A).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... I'd like to watch Christian movies with my non-Christian friends. But I'm worried that they'd see me as "too religious" if I do. Are there any movies that would help me share the gospel, yet keep me from looking like a religious...

What's your verdict on Judging Amy? (Media Q&A).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... My friends love Judging Amy, but I'm personally not sure. Some episodes seem fine and even contain good messages. Then in some shows there are sexual things going on that make me feel kind of weird watching it. What do you think? Should I or...

Campus Life's Episode II Attack of the Clowns: forget all those vile Lookalikes from alien planets. The real enemy comes from under the big top! (Movie sequels: we're dying to see).
June 1, 2002... What a bunch of Bozos! --The Jester Gazette Lemme at `em! --Chewbacca What next? Battle of the Trapeze Artists? --The Circus Times

Around the world with Campus Life: last summer, we asked you to take Campus Life with you on vacation, and man, did your ever! (Cover Story).
June 1, 2002... We asked you to take pictures of yourself holding the magazine wherever you went, and we promised to give $200 in vacation spending money to the reader who turned in the best photo. We received pictures of you in big cities like Kiev, Paris...

"I killed my baby!" After having an abortion, I was convinced I'd have to suffer for the rest of my life.
June 1, 2002... It was a small, stark room, typical for a doctor's office. Jars of cotton balls and Band-Aids sat on the counter. The faded blue and pink striped wallpaper was overpowered by the bright light. The doctor walked in and asked me if I was ready. I...

Chaz Lamar Shepherd. (Meet 7th Heaven's).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Chaz at a Glance Date of birth: October 26, 1977 Hometown: Philadelphia High school: Evelyn Graves Christian Academy in Philadelphia Favorite ice cream flavor: orange sherbet Role model: Martin Luther King Jr. ...

Hermiston's hangout. (School spirit: Campus Life visits your Christian clubs).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Ask anyone from Hermiston High what they do on the weekends, and you might get a blank stare--or some unusual answers like weaving their way through a corn maze. Of course, you can always look forward to the annual Watermelon Festival--the...

Tales from the Darth side.
June 1, 2002... "Lord Vader, Imperial Workman's Comp grows tired of paying for neckbraces and physical therapy for people whose lack of faith you find disturbing." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When birdwatching and Star Wars collide. [ILLUSTRATION...

Is God even real? I'd heard enough from Christians, atheists, and even Hindus like my parents. Now I had to decide for myself what I believed.
June 1, 2002... Farmhouses nestled in the snow-covered Austrian countryside. Smoke rose from chimneys, making me think of hot cups of tea, apple strudel fresh out of the oven, and families gathering around warm fires. As the train sped toward Vienna, I stared...

Should I date a non-Christians? (Love, sex & real life).
June 1, 2002... Q Is God disappointed if you date someone who isn't a Christian? I like a guy who I don't think is a believer, and I think he likes me too. I've just become a Christian and want to do what's right. A The Bible doesn't say anything about...

I smell a winner! (Strange but true).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Do your feet stink? Then head on over to Montpelier, Vermont, home of the International Rotten Sneaker Contest. No kidding. The annual event, sponsored by Odor-Eaters--who else?--draws contestants from around the world every March. Six...

Talk about heartburn! (Strange but true).
June 1, 2002... Teardrop, an 8-foot boa constrictor, spotted his prey--warm and fuzzy, ready to eat. So Teardrop pounced and swallowed... a heating pad. His owners, Ron and Bonnie Probst of Klamath Falls, Oregon, took Teardrop to the vet, who removed the...

You've gotta be kidding. (Strange but true).
June 1, 2002... Actual newspaper headlines: TOMATOES COME IN BIG, LITTLE, MEDIUM SIZES LARGER KANGAROOS LEAP FARTHER, RESEARCHERS FIND MALLS TRY TO ATTRACT SHOPPER5 LUNG CANCER IN WOMEN MUSHROOMS OFFICIAL: ONLY RAIN WILL CURE DROUGHT ...

Couple o' birdbrains. (Strange but true).
June 1, 2002... Neil Simmons of Devon, England, thought he was onto something cool. For more than a year, he would go out to his backyard garden and hoot--and an owl hooted back. Neil was pretty proud of himself. Meanwhile, Neil's next-door neighbor, Fred...

Should I hang out with her? (One more thing).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... I've always had plenty of friends, Christians and non-Christians. With Christians, it's great to have that shared faith between us. And with non-Christians, I always try to share my faith with them. But I haven't always done what I...