Campus Life articles from November 2000

Campus Life archives from November 2000

Stressed About the Big Stuff?(stress management though Bible teachings)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Sometimes I spend so much time thinking about Big Things that I miss the Little Things. But lately I'm learning that God's biggest lessons sometimes come through the littlest things. For example, when Jesus talked about dealing with...

Speak up!(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2000... your letters, e-mail and faxes Finally Forgiven I just read the article "Forgiving Dad" (September/October). It was one of the best articles I've ever read. From the start I had tears in my eyes. The part that impacted me the most was...

I'm So Angry!(anger management through Bible teachings)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Anger. You feel it, sometimes intensely. Maybe it comes when you've been mistreated or threatened. Sometimes it boils up and pours out with hurtful words or harmful actions. So how do you handle anger in ways that are healthy and not harmful?...

Thankful ... for What?(happiness through gratitude for every-day blessings)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Raindrops trickled down my nose as I ran from my friend Bethany's car up to my front porch. It was a Friday afternoon, and I'd just gotten out of school for our week-long Thanksgiving break. I should have been excited about having some...

Let's Talk.(advice column)(Column)
November 1, 2000... Is Dancing Wrong? The church I go to believes dancing is wrong. That hasn't been a big deal to me until this year. I'm a junior, and we have the Junior Ball coming up. I know there will be dancing there, but I really want to go. What...

Finders, Keepers!
November 1, 2000... What in the world is this? Can't figure it out? Well, it's part of an image (a photo or illustration) that appears somewhere in this magazine. You've just gotta figure out what page it's on. If you find the right page for this image and the...

What God Is Teaching Me.(musicians Rebecca St. James, Michael W. Smith, and Jaci Velasquez)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Three top musicians talk about what they're learning in their walk with Christ. Rebecca St. James LAST YEAR, I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO spend two months in Romania working with an organization called Children's Relief Network. It was...

Meet RelientK.(music group)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... At a recent concert, Matt Theissen, lead singer and guitarist of the new pop-punk band RelientK, joked about a secret Backstreet Boys/RelientK relationship. "What most people don't know is, we write the hits," Theissen announced before kicking...

Fast Trax.(brief notes on music recordings)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... On the Side Q: What do Newsboys bassist Phil Joel and Five Iron Frenzy vocalist Reese Roper have in common? A: They both recently took time off from their bands to record their own projects. Phil's solo debut, Watching over You...

Hot Releases!(Review)
November 1, 2000... REBECCA ST. JAMES Rebecca St. James, the girl wonder from Down Under, knocks our socks off with her latest CD, Transform (ForeFront). Good title; Rebecca's music transforms with each new album. It's still her trademark pop (and even a few...

Quick Takes.(brief notes on Christian music recordings)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... GROUP/ARTIST ALBUM (LABEL) STYLE Aurora Aurora dance pop (Red Hill) Embodyment The Narrow Scope of Things hard rock/hardcore (Solid...

Are Britney and Christina OK?(Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, singers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... My sister is into female singers like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Do you know of any similar Christian singers that I could recommend? --Eric First, I must say I'm totally impressed by your desire to find some good Christian...

Sting of Fire.
November 1, 2000... Let's face it: Rodeo--ouch!--is a rough sport. And our hero--aarrgghh!--is clearly paying the price! Two horns up! -- The Steer Tribune Had me in stitches! -- Band-Aid Bi-Monthly Sensational supporting cast! -- Plaster Publications...

Who Is Jesus?(Review)
November 1, 2000... He walked the Earth 2,000 years ago, yet Jesus continues to be the most influential person in the world today. Why? "I wanted to show Jesus as a real guy," said Roger Young, the director of the TV mini-series Jesus. "What's always...

"Leave My Boyfriend Alone!".(friendship through forgiveness)
November 1, 2000... I was so ticked at Breah for her flirting ways that I tried to pick a fight with her. But she didn't fight back. What's with this girl, anyway? It was the last week of our junior year when Breah and I had our big argument. Actually,...

Because he loves you.(religion)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Untethered by time, God sees us all. From the backwoods of Virginia to the business district of London; from the Vikings to the astronauts, from the cave-dwellers to the kings, from the hut-builders to the finger-pointers to the rock-stackers,...

Your Life Online.(communication)
November 1, 2000... WHAT DOES OUR TIME ON THE NET SAY ABOUT YOUR FAITH, YOUR VALUES AND YOUR FRIENDSHIPS? WE ASKED. YOU SAID "IT'S A WHOLE NEW WAVE OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATION." That's how one Campus Life reader, a 16-year-old girl, describes the Internet...

(Not-so-great) Moments in Holiday History.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... November 24th 1621: Pilgrim Miles Goodacre is unable to explain why his hat requires a buckle... November 26th, 1974: World's first (and last) utterance of the word "Yam-tastic." December 25th, 1996: Dave gets back at his brother and...

"My Life Is Ruined!".(pregnancy)
November 1, 2000... When the doctor told me I was pregnant, I couldn't believe it. It was just one night, one mistake. Oh God, please let it be negative. I repeated my prayer over and over as my mom and I neared the doctor's office. We usually had no trouble...

15 Great Gift Ideas!(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... Searching for the perfect gift for someone you love? Instead of heading to the mall this holiday season, how 'bout giving the gift of your time and creativity? We've got some suggestions, but don't stop with ours. We're sure you can think of a...

Turnaround.(life change to Christianity of John Kitna, football player)
November 1, 2000... Not long ago, Jon Kitna was into heavy drinking, shoplifting, and casual sex. Now he's on fire for God and a rising star in the NFL. How'd he get from there to here? God had been knocking on Jon Kitna's door for a while, but Jon sure...

I Messed Up Again.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... So you did it again, and you're feeling guilty. You're beginning to wonder if you'll ever break out of this vicious cycle. You feel like you've confessed the same sin to God more than a hundred times, and you're sure he must be tired of hearing...

Confused About Courtship.(advice column)(Column)
November 1, 2000... Q I'm 15, a Christian, and I want a girl who's a little more than a friend. Yes, I know Jesus is there for me, but I want someone with skin on. But here's my problem. I agree with people who criticize dating for its superficiality. I don't want...

The Most Valuable Gifts.(arts programmes and humanities curricula of Christian universities and colleges)
November 1, 2000... When God speaks to us, when we get some insight into who he is, or, when we see something that rings true or real to us, most likely we will call these gifts beautiful. You may consider many things beautiful. Ask yourself how you know something...

The Duct Tape Disaster.(man who tapes self to tree to prevent wild animal attack)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... There are a thousand and one things you can do with duct tape, but Gemini Wink just extended the list to include one more item: GATOR PROTECTION! No joke. Gemini, obviously no rocket scientist, went wading knee-deep in a Florida swamp...

Out to Lunch ...(jail escapee arrested during girlfriend's trial)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... A convict escaped from jail in Washington, D.C. A few days later, he went to court to support his girlfriend, who was on trial for robbery. When he went out for a sandwich during the lunch break, his girlfriend paged him. Police recognized his...

Celebrate Your Differences!(appreciation of cultural differences through Christian teachings)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2000... One of my favorite things about life is how different God made all of us. I never used to think about it much because I lived in a part of Texas where there were lots of different races and nationalities. For some reason, when everyone is...