“Yarhamakullah”: Allah Have Mercy Upon You…?
Laura Foreman
May 14, 2009
As followers of Christ at CCA, we are often called to a higher standard than simply reading our Bibles, doing our devotions, and spending time in prayer; these things we should do, but there is a point in our spiritual growth when God begins to challenge us to go beyond that. One way we can begin... Read more »
Summertime. Summer Camps. Check ‘em Out!
Avery Reeder
May 6, 2009
Summertime. Beach. Friends. Endless sleepovers. No school. No homework. Relaxation. Summertime. Summertime…get the picture? Although these elements do describe the warm time off of school, summer camps are also a big part of this wet and sunny season. But with so many choices out there, how... Read more »
He Said, She Said… PROMptly Asking Your Cinderella
Joe Rogers and Danielle Germaine
May 6, 2009
He Said… Perhaps the worst time for the chivalry-is-dead philosophy is prom asking season. As high school boys try their best to adopt the gentile image of the classy date, boys become men with a single word: yes. Unfortunately for most “cooty”-crazed juniors and seniors, no Romeo or Prince... Read more »
A New Religion for a New Era
Rebecca Urrutia
April 30, 2009
Reflecting on the earth or on the things of God? Gems. Crystals. Energy. Color. Massages. Yoga. Reiki. Meditation. Fen Shui. What is this? Well, it is actually one of the fastest growing religions in America, and its ideology can be found anywhere, from your favorite TV show to the back of a... Read more »
A Night to Remember
Rebecca Urrutia
April 24, 2009
Almost as if on cue, the salty breeze stirred the air around us as the music began to play. The melody drifted through the air and touched the strings of my heart. As scenes from previous years flashed through my mind, I was reminded of God’s faithfulness, and carefree tears began to flow down my cheeks,... Read more »
Approaching AP Anxiousness
Danielle Germaine
April 24, 2009
It’s that dreaded time of the year again, when all of your hard work [or lack thereof] from the past year is brought to the test. For some, the next two weeks will look like an all-night cram session of long nights and little sleep. For others, the preparation will begin to wind down as the long year... Read more »
Coloring our World with God’s View
Lauren Kostoff
April 24, 2009
It’s no surprise for any of us to hear that as American teenagers, we, for the most part, want for nothing. At least not basic needs; and no, a brand new Coach bag is not a basic need. But what we fail to realize is the effect these blessings have on our own personal worldview, which ultimately affects... Read more »
Sophomore Retreat: A Lesson in Relationships
Brianna Marecki
April 24, 2009
Boy meets girl. Boy asks girl out on a date. Boy and girl fall in love. Boy and girl get married and live happily ever after, right? As much as we might like for relationships to be this easy, they are not as simple as the cliché Hollywood love story. On the sophomore retreat we learned the obstacles... Read more »
The Puzzle Pieces of Truth
Jessica Matthews
April 24, 2009
It seems that there are more religions in the world than there are words in the dictionary. Everyone is searching for truth: that perfect piece that defines their meaning and existence. And on top of that, many people maintain a philosophical worldview of life that inadvertently redefines the very religion... Read more »
Putting on a Pretty Face on Facebook
Lauren Kostoff
April 9, 2009
“Today’s application is not just what you send … but whatever they can Google about you,” advised Jeff Olsen, head of Kaplan’s recent research on colleges visiting student’s Facebook and MySpace pages. A recent study conducted by the University of Dartmouth reported that 25% of college... Read more »