Greater Things The Official Blog of Great Northern University
Once-in-a-Lifetime
Sometimes, you only have one opportunity, one chance. In other cases, you only have one period of time, one season, or one year.
My Answer is Faith
The air this morning was clear and watercolor clouds were smeared across the sky. It was almost cold out, with the onset of autumn replacing the summer.
Why GNU? A Student Reflection
I tried to Google how long it usually takes to create a new university. Other than six vague methods on how to start a college (thank you, WikiHow), most results...
Walking on Water
While driving in to the office the other day, I heard the song “Walking on Water,” by the band NEEDTOBREATHE, on the radio.
Praying for Elephants
Trying to simplify our lives to some degree, my husband and I sold our house in Palouse, WA, and said good-bye to our home church a few months ago, moving,...
Most Excellent Theophilus...
Thursday, May 10th, is the day celebrated as Ascension Day in 2018. It often comes and goes on the calendar without my thinking about it.
Everyday Reminders of Our Eternal Hope
Sometimes God reminds us of our eternal hope in the strangest manner...
Doing The Impossible
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Attributed to Francis of Assisi.
A Road Not Often Traveled
Henry David Thoreau wrote that “Rivers and men both run crooked when they follow the path of least resistance.” A funny thing happens to us sinful humans when everything is provided for us...
The Longing Gaze
Husbands and dogs do it, and all those all-you-can-eat-places build their business on it. Yes, that burning gaze of food desire, eyes fixed intently on your piece of fried chicken...