Campus Life articles from June 2004

Campus Life archives from June 2004

Behind the story.
June 1, 2004... I loved summer camp. Because I grew up in a small church, this was the one week of the year I could hang with hundreds of Christians my age. Camp was encouraging and inspiring (check out Zed on page 23). But, unlike the campers in our cover...

Nick & Jessica.(Speak up: your letters, emails and faxes)(Letter to the Editor)(Author Abstract)
June 1, 2004... Your TV, Music & More story on Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson (March/ April) got me thinking. When I first heard of Jessica, I was extremely excited about having a strong Christian girl in popular music. Lately, however, I have been...

Beautiful art.(Speak up: your letters, emails and faxes)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... "What's Wrong with Sex Songs" (March/ April) was an amazing article. As a musician and a daughter of two musicians, I consider music a beautiful art. However, I often get disappointed by the values shown by my favorite pop artists. This...

Prayer works!(Speak up: your letters, emails and faxes)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I thought "What if I Die" in the March/April issue was really good! While I was reading it, I could feel the presence of God just through Matt and Pat's prayer at the end of the story. It was amazing how Matt changed his life when they prayed!...

Real-life example.(Speak up: your letters, emails and faxes)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... "Mean Spirit!" (Jan/Feb) was cool because the article had amazing meaning. The story is an actual, real-life example of how we sometimes go through unhappy situations but we're doing what God likes. It gave me reassurance that God works for our...

Justifi-able change.(Speak up: your letters, emails and faxes)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I loved "Escaping the Pain" (Jan/Feb.) about the band Justifide. It showed all the turmoil someone can go through and still find God. My life was changed by Justifide's music and message. My outlook on life has totally changed. This article...

Do I really matter? When you're feeling like a tiny speck in a great big universe ...(Press pause: a quick stop for building your faith)
June 1, 2004... Wait for a cloudless night. Take a blanket and go outside to see the stars. Bring along your Bible and a flashlight. But don't turn it on. Not yet. Lie on your blanket and look up at the starry night. Let your eyes get used to the darkness....

In God's eyes I am ...(Press pause: a quick stop for building your faith)
June 1, 2004... * i am God's child. Galatians 3:26 * i am Jesus' friend. John 15:15 * i am a whole new person with a whole new life. 2 Corinthians 5:17 * i am a place where God's Spirit lives. 1 Corinthians 6:19 * i am God's incredible work of...

Worried about my future.(my life as a student)
June 1, 2004... I slowly flipped the page in my photo scrapbook, hoping to somehow freeze time. There was Katie, her hair tangled with cookie dough after a baking party gone bad. Erik, with dreadlocks, holding his electric guitar. Laura, crumpled...

Is my friend using me? Are you ever concerned about a friend's motives?(What's with my friends & family?)
June 1, 2004... q: I've been blessed by two high-paying summer jobs. I also come from a slightly wealthier family than one of my friends from church. Because of this, he often makes remarks about how "rich" I am. When he goes on missions trips he regularly...

How did Jesus witness? You can learn important things about your friends when you listen carefully.(Friend 2 friend: how to share your faith)
June 1, 2004... The Bible tells us about two skills Jesus used to help people open up to him. We can use these skills to share God's love, too. Here's how. First: Notice the little things. When Jesus walked through the crowds in one town, he saw Zaccheus...

Should I work on Sunday? Is work getting in the way of worship?(what's with my life?)
June 1, 2004... q: My job requires me to work on Sundays, but my boss has arranged my hours so I can attend worship. But is working on the Sabbath wrong, even if I attend a church service that day? a: Today we live under God's grace rather than the Old...

iI smoking wrong?(what's with my life?)
June 1, 2004... q: I've been around some Christian adults who smoke. I know that I am underage, but what does God say about smoking? a: The Bible doesn't mention smoking. But it does say your body is the "temple of God" (1 Corinthians 8:19). We want to be...

Ok to be a vegetarian?(what's with my life?)
June 1, 2004... Q: What does the Bible have to say about being a vegetarian? Is it OK to be one, or does it go against something God has said? a: You can be a vegetarian or you can eat meat. The Bible does not speak for it or against it. In the Bible,...

Am I ready to share my faith? It was a strange encounter with a lesson I'd never forget.(my life in youth group)(Column)
June 1, 2004... My friend Dan stood on a subway platform with three strands of rope in his hand. He was using a magic rope trick to share his faith with a group of work-bound New Yorkers. I stood close by with the other members of my missions team, praying...

My choice.(reflections)(Poem)
June 1, 2004... Today I choose to let go of trying to be better, of trying to do more, of trying to earn God's love rather than depending completely on the blood of Jesus to cleanse me. Today I choose to let go of the...

Fun with fusion.(brain snax)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... It's not unusual that Craig Wallace spent a lot of time in front of his TV during high school. What's unusual is what he was watching: a glowing ball of gas. Sound weird? Well, his TV is hooked up to a working nuclear fusion reactor that...

One great-great grad.(brain snax)
June 1, 2004... When you look down the halls at school, you probably don't see any students born before a lot of the events studied in your American history class. In fact, chances are, none of your teachers were even around before World War I, the Great...

The camp that flosses together...(brain snax)
June 1, 2004... "If you're happy and you know it, floss your teeth!" Believe it or not, you could hear that chorus added to the famous song if you're sitting around the campfire at Lake Geneva Youth Camp. After all, these happy campers do hold a world record...

Mmmm ... science.(brain snax)
June 1, 2004... British researchers must really have food on the brain. First of all, the British Cheese Board (yes, that is a real thing) hired a professor to calculate how thick cheese has to be for the best taste in a grilled cheese sandwich. After...

Nic McLean: the surfers' cameraman.(up close)(Interview)(Biography)
June 1, 2004... Nic McLean swims against a strong tide into the ocean. Wearing fins and a protective helmet, Nic aims his 16-millimeter motion picture camera at a surfer riding a massive wave a few feet away. The surfer swooshes within only inches of Nic,...

Forgive my friends? John chose to let go of the anger he felt toward his friends.(My story: how Christ changed my life)
June 1, 2004... "So what's the big news?" I asked my best friend, Ben *, over the phone. I was working as a lifeguard at a Christian camp, and I'd just hung up with a girl from back home. Cassie wasn't my girlfriend--not yet, anyway. We liked each other,...

Allyson Felix: fastest girl on the planet.(upclose)(Brief Article)(Biography)
June 1, 2004... At 18, Allyson Felix is the world's fastest teen girl. Ever. Now, she's got her eye on the Summer Olympics, to be held this August in Athens, Greece. But she's got to earn it first. She has to finish in the top three in her main event--the...

Will your summer sizzle or fizzle? Are you making the most of your summer vacation? Or is summer passing you by? Answer these questions to find out.(campus life quiz)
June 1, 2004... 1 You set your alarm: A. Every day. You want to get the most out of each day. Plus, you feel better on a regular schedule. B. A few times a week. But you do catch some extra Z's whenever you need them... and during the summer, that's...

Aren't miracles magic? Was Moses just a magician?(What's with my faith?)
June 1, 2004... q: Christians don't believe in magic and are warned about its dangers. But some things in the Bible, like the passage where Moses turns his staff into a snake, seem like magic to me. How can I understand this better? a: Great question....

Zed.
June 1, 2004... GNATS, FLIES, FROGS, HAIL, DARKNESS... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY THEY CALL THIS A 'BIBLE' CAMP! I'M SURE THIS TOAST IS UNLEAVENED... DUDES! IS THIS A RIGHTEOUS MORNING, OR WHAT?! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

The gospel according to Matthews.(tv, music & more)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... q: On his solo album, Dave Matthews sings a lot about God. Sometimes, he really sounds like a Christian. But then, in other songs and interviews, he swears and talks about drug use and sex. What's the deal with Dave? a: Frankly, I'm also...

Can I go to vice city?(tv, music & more)
June 1, 2004... q: My friends love playing Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. It looks like a ton of fun because you get to run wild in: a giant virtual city. The problem is that the game is based around killing, stealing and even hiring prostitutes. Some friends...

What do I say to my friends?(entertaining faith)
June 1, 2004... q: How do I explain to my friends why I don't want to watch certain movies or TV shows? I don't want to go against my faith, but I also don't want them to think I'm weird. a: Great question. Two answers: One way to have more confidence...

The Lord of the Rings.(entertaining faith)
June 1, 2004... Let's say you're watching The Two Towers DVD with friends. You got to the end of the Helm's Deep battle when all looks lost for the good guys. Then, Aragorn remembers Gandalf's promise: "At dawn on the fifth day, look to the East." He does and...

Reality TV Dating.(entertaining faith)
June 1, 2004... Your friends flip on some dating shows while you're hanging out. People are treating sex very casually and hooking up. Ask them what they think about how these people treat the opposite sex. After they've had a chance to express their views,...

Dave Matthews.(entertaining faith)
June 1, 2004... Your friend is playing Dave Matthews' solo album and you hear the song, "Save Me." In it, Dave asks a man walking in the desert for 40 days to save him if he "isn't too far gone." After the song, tell your friends: "That reminds me of my...

My high school memories.(music)(Rachael Lampa talks about high school.)(Brief Article)(Interview)(Biography)
June 1, 2004... At 15 years old, Rachael Lampa released her first album, won a Dove Award for inspirational song of the year and appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She was also a freshman at a public high school in Colorado. After graduating in 2003...

Say What? A campus life contest.
June 1, 2004... WI HOT MUSIC & VIDEOS! We're going to make summer even hotter by giving away a ton of music and videos from Forefront Records. Our Grand Prize Winner will get 10 CDs by artists including Tait, Rebecca St. James and Stacie Orrico and 10...

When life's not so clear.(music)
June 1, 2004... tension: At first, being in boy band Plus One was nothing but good times. Their debut CD, The Promise (2000), sold more than 900,000 copies. Campus Life readers and the Dove Awards both named them 2001's best new Christian Band. Plus, the five...

Finding hope in grief.(music)
June 1, 2004... losing a brother and a fan: When fellow soldiers in Iraq asked Captain Josh Byers how many siblings he had. he'd answer: "Five. Two by blood and three by rock n roll." Bleach's Milam and Jared Byers say their older brother treated all five...

The great adventure: summer camp where you can live on the edge and live for God.(Cover Story)
June 1, 2004... "Climbing was kind of scary for me but I didn't lose my cool. The best part is knowing that I succeeded even though I'd never been rock climbing before." Amber Borba, Nevada [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "At HoneyRock, I really had to...

The lure of gang life: money. Drugs. Danger. I joined the gang and suddenly had more money than I thought possible. I also lived in constant danger of taking a life or losing my own.
June 1, 2004... With my legs slightly spread and feet planted in the middle of the street, I aimed my revolver at the gray car speeding toward me. The seconds ticked by slowly as I waited for the right moment, confident I'd shoot the driver between the eyes...

Dangerous current: temptation is a lot like a ride toward a deadly waterfall.(Fiction)(Fictional Work)
June 1, 2004... Joel, this is awesome!" Mark shouted, dipping his paddle into the water. "I love kayaking!" Joel turned to his friend. "Yeah, thought you'd like it," he shouted as he twisted his paddle expertly across the bow of his kayak and stroked it...

Fast ... faster ... busted! The country road was my roller coaster, and not a cop in sight. Or so I thought.
June 1, 2004... As we rolled up and down hills and banked sharp curves, I kept pressing the accelerator for more speed. I wanted to see just how fast I could make Dad's Chevy go on this hilly and winding country road. It was like riding a roller coaster....

I knew he wasn't a Christian: I thought I was part of God's plan for bringing Brad to Christ. But Brad wasn't changing. I was.
June 1, 2004... I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder as I dug through my messy locker. When I looked up, tiny beads of sweat formed on my palms. It was Brad *. * "Hi," I said, startled. I was always nervous around Brad. I'd had a crush on him since our first...

She doesn't like me "that way".(love, sex, & real life)
June 1, 2004... q: I've known a girl from my youth group for a long time, and we've been very close friends for a couple of years. For several months, I've liked her in a romantic way. I couldn't decide whether or not I should tell her about my feelings. When...

Should we feel bad?(love, sex, & real life)
June 1, 2004... q: My girlfriend and I are really involved in church. We're serious about our faith. Both of our parents are Christians and have important positions at our church. The thing is, her parents have set a lot of "boundaries" for our relationship....

Did God let this happen?(love, sex, & real life)
June 1, 2004... q: I'm really confused about something. I love my boyfriend, and we've promised to stay together, no matter what. I'd been wondering if God would mind if we had sex, because we are committed to each other. I prayed that if he thought the time...

Why can't we really talk?(love, sex, & real life)
June 1, 2004... q: I've been dating a girl for about a year now. I guess it sounds like a funny thing for a guy to say, but I don't think we communicate very well. Whenever I want to talk to her about something serious--like faith, her goals for the future, or...

I'm afraid i won't wait to have sex.(love, sex, & real life)
June 1, 2004... q: For several years now, kept my pledge to save myself for marriage. But a lot of people I respect--like my mom, my sister and a lot of my friends--think it's stupid to save myself for marriage. No one thinks I'm going to be able to follow...

My guy's a big flirt!(love, sex, & real life)
June 1, 2004... q: I've been out with the same guy for a month now. I really like him, and he tells me he loves me. But he likes to flirt with other girls, and lately I've been hearing some rumors that he's been cheating on me--from a lot of people. I asked...

Is something wrong with me?(love, sex, & real life)
June 1, 2004... q: I lost my virginity when I was 15. I'm 19 now, and ever since then, I've felt like maybe I'm obsessed with sex and sexual things, For example, I've had sex with every boyfriend I've ever had. Sometimes, that's even been the reason they gave...

Messiah College.(northeast)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Messiah College, a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, encourages active learning from a faith perspective in all education-related majors. We offer certification programs in early childhood education, elementary...

Crown College.(north central)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Crown College offers teacher preparation in early childhood development, elementary education, music education, and secondary education in English and social studies. Your professors will help you develop the necessary skills and knowledge...

Asbury College.(southeast)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Assess student growth. Discover how to communicate results. Use technology to support education. Reflect your commitment to Christian lifestyle, vocation and service. Asbury College offers nationally accredited (NCATE) teacher preparation...

Lancaster Bible College and graduate school.(education majors)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Teaching is a work of HEART--a heart for God, a heart for students, and a heart for the subject. At LBC, our education programs prepare teachers to nave their hearts engaged in the theory learned on campus, as well as in field experiences in...

Trinity Christian College.(education majors)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Our education program integrates classroom instruction with hands-on experiences in urban and suburban schools. Trinity programs include certification in elementary and secondary education as well as K-12 special education in specific subjects....

Letourneau University.(south central)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Training today's teachers for tomorrow's classrooms At LeTourneau University, the Teacher Education Program assists students in exploring the challenge of pursuing teaching as a career, while providing "hands-on" opportunities to develop...

Web directory.(campus life)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Short on budget? Not enough time? How can you possibly make the best decision about which college to attend if you don't have the time or money to visit each one? Using the Web is an easy way to save you time, save you money, and...

Prayers for summer break.(amen)
June 1, 2004... Lord, What about you and me? I don't want to forget you just because I'm off my normal school-year routine. Keep close to me, Lord, and remind me that my relationship with you should never take a break. Father, This summer will be...