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Called to be a Missionary?
Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” Jesus commands all followers to be worldwide witnesses. Yet, while...
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We are Family!
A Sense of Belonging at Carolina College of Biblical Studies: We are Family! Recently, I had the privilege of listening to some of our CCBS alumni reflect on what motivated them to persist in their journey to earn a Bible degree, and it all came down to relationships....
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Federal Grants vs. Federal Loans
When discussing financial aid, a common misconception for new students is grants and loans. What is the difference? Many students believe financial aid only deals with money that is not repaid. Not the case. Financial aid (through the U.S. Department of Education)...
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Kenny was late almost every year. It became almost comical to those who knew him. I think it was a curse! Kenny was a high school Sunday school teacher in a church I once served. He was a great guy. He had a wonderful wife and two beautiful girls. Everyone loved good...
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He Named Me David
My sense of rejection was deepening. Another sculptor now had examined me (I’m just an old chunk of marble) and after he saw the tell-tale flaw he walked on. It doesn’t take a good sculptor long to spot the big flaw in my body and find me therefore useless. They...
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Semesters vs. Quarters
There is an ongoing debate over whether higher education institutions should use the semester or quarter system. Some argue that a semester system lends to a better learning experience for a student. Others debate that a quarter system will provide students more...
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