One Day at a Time
“Just take it one day at a time.” That is the wisdom I got from my mother on Sunday when I gave her a call. I had a midterm on Monday and had been studying all day. I gave her the report of all the...
View ArticleThe Big, Not-so-Bad Finals
Finals. The mere mention of the word strikes fear into the hearts of all who hear it. Or, maybe not. I’ll be the first to admit that finals do seem rather daunting, but I also find a few comforting...
View ArticleHalfway Home
I've always preferred the spring semester to fall. Perhaps that may be a little presumptuous, considering that I've had only one other spring semester, but I doubt that I'll change my mind. One reason...
View ArticleFinish Strong
Some people like the end of a race the most. Other people find the end to be the hardest part. Whichever way you might think, one thing is certain: the end of the race always comes, one way or another....
View ArticleMidterm Encouragement
With midterms beginning, I just wanted to leave you all with a verse of encouragement. "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly...
View Article6 Steps for Midterm Motivation
Midterms are right around the corner! I feel like this semester is flying by, and I feel like I haven’t learned enough for midterms to be upon us just yet. Here are a few tips for making your midterm...
View Article[insert comma]
While editing, I often find that I need to insert a comma or two to add clarity to a sentence. Without commas, a sentence can slur together, making it difficult for the reader to understand. Commas...
View ArticleThe Calm before the Storm
Growing up on Guam, I remember having a TV channel that was solely dedicated to the satellite feed of weather patterns near our island. This warned us of any incoming storms and typhoons (Pacific...
View ArticleStart Strong Finish Strong
A staff member recently showed me a verse that pretty much sums up the student body’s struggle the last few days of the semester. Proverbs 12:27 says, "The slothful man roasteth not that which he took...
View ArticleThe Extra Mile
So midterms are over! Now, be real with me for a minute. Looking back, how much effort did you put into studying? How much effort did you put into your performances, your verses, or your projects?...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....