One benefit of being in a Christian college environment is the ability to connect and find church community with much less effort than at a secular school. However, with this also comes an unforeseen issue: judgment and stereotyping of the different churches people choose to attend. While churches in most cases are largely similar, congregation […]
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God does not lie, neither should Christians
The Bible straight up says it is impossible for God to lie (Hebrews 6:18). Lying is a sin, and God hates sin. So is it ever OK to tell a lie? Many Christians are divided on this issue. The Bible, however, is very clear on its stance on lying, and Colossians 3:9-10 states, “Do not […]
Olympian encourages students to trust God’s plan
The Robert K. Jabs School of Business kicked off its Faith & Enterprise series of lectures Sept. 27 by inviting three-time gold medalist Leah O’Brien-Amico to speak on her experiences as an Olympic athlete. The Staples Room at California Baptist University was filled with students eager to hear O’Brien-Amico’s story as both an elite athlete […]
Student adoption as teenager made God real in her new life
A 10-year-old became a defender of her 9-year-old sister when violence and abuse, and her biological mother’s unwillingness to protect the child and her sister, forced them to leave the home. Jeimmy Grande, California Baptist University senior political science major, grew up in Columbia with 11 older brothers and one younger sister. Grande left when […]
‘Ring by Spring’ not necessary for graduation
California Baptist University that a plethora of students got engaged over Christmas break. As happy for these people as we are, it is a little disheartening for some when senior year hits and the women become obsessed with getting that “Ring by Spring.” But I just want to say it is OK to be single. […]
Hobby Lobby rejects health care mandate
CEO and founder of Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. David Green released a letter in December ex-pressing his discontent with the current regulations that are part of what is known as “ObamaCare,” illustrating the current debate between religious freedom and U.S. Depart-ment of Health and Human Services. Green’s biggest problem is that the new health care […]
‘Lincoln’ astounds with intrigue
From social studies to the silver screen “My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” These are words once uttered by President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s life story has made the jump from fifth grade social studies text-books to the […]
Students seek opportunities to serve others, volunteer around community
Students across California Baptist University equally strive to attain the heart of the Good Samaritan by actively performing service work in their communities. What does it mean for one to love your neighbor as yourself? Being the hands and feet of Jesus? Being God’s love in tangible ways? Having a sacrificial heart of service? According […]
CBU an unexpected blessing for Ramer
There is one name that is written in almost every article about the California Baptist University men’s water polo team. It is the same name that is ranked first in almost every re- cord possible for goalies in the program’s history. It is the same name that has appeared first on the ros- ter for […]
Gandolfi: A businessman who serves God globally
After traveling to more than 35 countries and working in banking, commerce, consulting, accounting and education, Dr. Franco Gandolfi has finally settled in at California Baptist University as the new dean of the Robert K. Jabs School of Business. Born and raised in Switzerland, Gandolfi obtained two bachelor’s degrees in commerce and education, a master’s […]