Campus Life articles from March 2002

Campus Life archives from March 2002

Hungry for adventure? (@ Campus Life).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... After a week of street ministry in Venezuela, our group took a day to relax. So, I went with some friends to eat lunch in a local mall. We each decided what we wanted to eat and pointed to those items on the menu to avoid confusion with our...

Touching story. (Speak Up! your letters, e-mail and faxes).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... "The Nighmare of September 11" (January/February) really touched my heart. It's encouraging to know that God is with us at all times, just like he was for Matthew and Philip. Thanks for sharing! Jacob Chitiyo Harare, Zimbabwe Your...

Defending Star Wars. (Speak Up! your letters, e-mail and faxes).
March 1, 2002... After reading the "Media Q&A" column (January/February), I don't agree with the comments Mark Matlock made concerning Star Wars. In my opinion Star Wars does not go "against the teachings of the Bible." It is partially based on Christian...

Battling the invisible. (Speak Up! your letters, e-mail and faxes).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... I've been searching for articles about spiritual warfare on the Web and found "The Invisible Battle" (January/February) on your site. I enjoyed this article because it has the opinion of a well-respected professor who knows what he's talking...

Rescue the Rodents! (Speak Up! your letters, e-mail and faxes).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... I was disappointed after reading "Radiant Rodents" in "Strange but True" (January/February). The way you promoted experimenting on animals for research made me sick. There is nothing cool about how those animals are treated. God teaches us to...

Thanks for your recommendation. (Speak Up! your letters, e-mail and faxes).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... The "We Recommend" section is awesome. I love reading about Christian artists and finding out who they are comparable to. It really comes in handy when I'm trying to explain to people what certain Christian artists sound like. Kristin...

Win a $300 CD prize pack! (Finders, Keepers! Contest).
March 1, 2002... That's right. ForeFront Records has donated a Prize Pack with 16 CDs for this contest--worth almost $300! The first-place winner will receive the new one from Audio Adrenaline, Lift, the three dc Talk solo albums--Toby Mac's Momentum, Kevin...

How can I be more patient? (Devotions on the fruit of the Spirit).
March 1, 2002... With so many modern conveniences it's a wonder any of us have any patience. Being able to microwave a frozen meal in five minutes, get to the mall in fifteen, and watch someone solve all their problems in a half-hour sitcom doesn't really help...

Too close to death. (My Life As a Student).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... My house was unusually quiet as I pushed open the door. Then I saw the tear-stained faces of my family. Something was terribly wrong. "Aunt Jinx was killed in a terrible car accident tonight, Allison," Dad said, his voice quavering with...

How can I confront my friends? Three of my friends at school claim to be Christians, but don't act like it. I don't think they really understand what it means to be a Christian. How do I tell them they're not acting like real Christians without preaching at them? (Good Advice).
March 1, 2002... You need to know you aren't the only Christian with this problem. I like the advice Saint Francis of Assisi used over 800 years ago when he said, "Preach the gospel all the time. If necessary, use words." You can sure offer your friends advice...

I just wanted to party: Luke is now into the kind of fun that won't leave him feeling guilty afterward. (My story: how Christ changed my life).
March 1, 2002... Silence. That's what I remember about the Saturday morning ride to the courthouse with my dad. Not a word for the half-hour drive that seemed to last forever. When we got to the courthouse, I soon found myself standing before a judge,...

I'll love her later.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Tomorrow. I'll sit with this little sister of mine. I'll get to know the skinny little girl that I share a room with. Tomorrow. I'll fix up her hair, discover why her green eyes sparkle and why she giggles as she falls asleep. ...

You love these guys! Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith are your favorite male artists. After 27 albums and hundreds of songs, these guys may be better than ever. (music)(Cover Story).(Cover Story)
March 1, 2002... Steven Curtis Chapman wanted to be a dentist. And Michael W. Smith wanted to play pro baseball. But God got a hold of both guys late in their teen years and set 'em straight. He told Steven to put away the biology books and keep plucking...

The 2002 Campus Life Christian Music Awards: the readers have spoken!
March 1, 2002... Third Day and P.O.D. are the big winners in our annual Christian Music Awards survey, where you, the reader, tell us your favorites for the year. Third Day ran away with the voting for Best Band or Group, while P.O.D. picked up two firsts,...

"My faith was shaken": when Jars of Clay's Dan Haseltine met persecuted Christians on the other side of the world, his eyes were opened like never before. (music).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Dan Haseltine, lead singer for Jars of Clay, thought he had this thing called faith figured out. That is, until he visited China and Vietnam, where he met some Christians who are being persecuted for their beliefs. It was enough to rock...

Rebecca St. James.(singer)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... At 14, Rebecca St. James recorded a worship CD. Ten years later, she's done another one, Worship God (ForeFront), a gem which includes some originals plus a few old favorites. "Worship has always been a strong theme for me," Rebecca tells...

Plus One.
March 1, 2002... "Camouflage," the first single from Plus One's newest CD, Obvious (Atlantic), shows the guys have kicked it up another notch since their 2000 debut, The Promise. There's more rock on this album, but their trademark stellar vocals remain.

Jars of Clay.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Jars of Clay returns to its roots for The Eleventh Hour (Essential). The guys recorded and produced this CD themselves, which they hadn't done since their incredibly successful 1995 debut. For fans who dig that early Jars sound, you'll find it...

Rachael Lampa.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Rachael Lampa brings her incredible voice to Kaleidoscope (Word), featuring everything from rock to jazz to lush symphony to disco. Rachael's terrific debut, Live for You, was a sign of better things to come. Well, here they are.

We Recommend. (Fast Trax).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... GROUP/ARTIST ALBUM (LABEL) STYLE COMPARE TO Analogue Fuel ethereal Radiohead (Worship mood rock (pre-Kid A Underground) album), ...

We three sing. (Tidbits & Trivia).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... You could call Kindred Three a "boy band," but that's not enough. Sure, they've got the trademark smooth harmonies, but their music is much more diverse than that. Maybe it's because these guys, best buds from San Diego, are so diverse...

Catch the Vibe. (Tidbits & Trivia).(music)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Christian boy band True Vibe joined an all-star cast to record the title song for On the Line, a Hollywood movie starring * NSYNC's Joey Fatone and Lance Bass. The title cut features True Vibe (TV) singing with Bass and Fatone, as well as Mandy...

Gotta love this army! (Tidbits & Trivia).(music)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Toby, Marty and Josh Penner, the three brothers better known as Jake, were on a radio show when the discussion turned into putting faith into action. The show's host said something about the need for an "army of love." And so was born the...

Vertical Zeppelin Train? (Tidbits & Trivia).(music)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... John Cox describes his sound as "Vertical Horizon meets Train meets Led Zeppelin." Maybe. But the message makes the difference. John got an e-mail from a student whose parents had separated, but after the student's dad heard John's CD, 80 Years...

Here a chic[k] there a chic[k]! (Tidbits & Trivia).(Superchic)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The songs of Superchic[k] are showing up on TV and movie screens everywhere. Movies: The Glass House (featuring "Karaoke Superstars") and Legally Blonde ("One Girl Revolution"). TV: ESPN's X Games ("Get Up"), Fox Family's So Little...

See CeCe! (Tidbits & Trivia).(music)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it. CeCe Winans recently hung out by a pool in beautiful Malibu while shooting a video for her hit single, "More Than What I Wanted." If you want a great message of faith and some of the best R&B and...

Join the green team. (Tidbits & Trivia).(music)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Keith Green was one of Christian music's best before dying in a 1982 plane crash. Two new tribute CDs are a good introduction to Keith's great music: Start Right Here (BEC) and Your Love Broke Through (Sparrow). Start includes rock, punk, pop...

Any alternatives to Dave Matthews? (Tell Me About It).(music)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... I'm a huge fan of jazzy alternative music these days, especially Dave Matthews Band. While their lyrics aren't too offensive, they do promote marijuana use and other worldly things. But I can't shake their sound, so I'm looking for something...

Media Q & A: Mark Matlock answers your questions about movies, TV, the net and more.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Should I Watch Little Nicky I've been wondering lately if I should rent Little Nicky. I know it has cussing in it. But I also know the Christian band P.O.D. sings in it. So it can't be all bad, right? Is it a movie Christians should watch...

What's wrong with wearing this: sure, I wanted guys to notice me. But I never thought the way I dressed could make them think about me in ways I wouldn't have wanted.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... I was kind of surprised when Amy said she wanted to talk with me about the dress code for the summer missions project. "I do this with all the girls," she explained. Amy was on staff with the campus ministry that would be leading the...

Campus life's snow frogs: who needs Huskies, anyway? Gary leaps into the race with a new breed of sledders! (Movie Sequels We're Dying To see).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Totally ribbiting plot! -- The Amphibian Chronicle Rated TP-13... may be unacceptable for younger tadpoles --Tadpole Times It's a frog-eat-frog world! --Frog Leg Gazette

What am I doing here? I had big expectations for what God would do on my mission trip. But I didn't get what I expected.
March 1, 2002... There I was, in a tiny camp kitchen somewhere in Belgium, chopping ham, onions and mushrooms. So, I thought, this is what it means to be a missionary? I was helping make 60 pizzas for a big open house the mission organization was having...

I never liked my grandpa ... he never seemed to care about me. But for some reason, I had to see him one more time.
March 1, 2002... He sat slouched and alone next to his ashtray in the smoke-filled living room. The television droned on, flickering in the gloom. The shades were drawn. Only thin slivers of light pierced in from the outside world. And every once in a while, he...

21 Ways to have fun ... absolutely free!(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... 1. Always wanted to visit Israel? Have a passion for Paris? Go to the local library and plan a dream vacation using the maps, cultural books, and travel planners to investigate your destination. 2. Write notecards thanking your neighbors...

Could life get any worse? first my sister, and then my father ... only God could get us through these tragedies.
March 1, 2002... Not long ago, I pulled out some boxes of my sister's old toys. I picked up one of the dolls and showed my mom. "Look at these ugly dolls we used to play with," I said, laughing and crying at the same time. Laughing, because Amy and I...

Caution: student drivers! (Life at McPherson High).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... "I hope this won't affect my grade." "Now's the part where you're supposed to say, `The important thing is that you're OK, Son.' Give it a try, Dad. Eight simple words." Sorry. I had this overwhelming urge to put it in reverse while we...

How can I get over this breakup? (Love, Sex & Real Life).
March 1, 2002... How Can I Get Over This Breakup? Q I dated a girl for five years. She was a Christian, but we broke up nine months ago because we felt we weren't right for each other. I haven't been out on any dates since, and lately, I've gotten really...

Strange but true: bubble or nothing.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... So, you think you can blow a big bubble with gum, do ya? Maybe one about six inches in diameter? Maybe eight? Maybe even one as big around as your head? That's nuthin'. How 'bout a bubble almost two feet across!! No joke. Susan...

I need a break! (One More Thing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... When things get really busy, I get wired. I like a hectic schedule. I like hard work. I like to sweat. I even enjoy being stressed out. I know that sounds weird, but that's how I'm wired. Go, go, go. But I can only take it for so long....