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Rooted in Christ: Ren’s Journey to Faith and Leadership
Meet Ren Hamann, a senior this year who is a beautiful example of Jesus’s love in action. Anyone who has a conversation with Ren will surely hear his praise of Jesus, regardless of the day or life circumstance that he…
Friday, September 5, 2025
BLOG Alumni
Amplifying the Gospel: Equipping Students and Alumni to Lead with Purpose and Faith
From the time of Northwestern’s inception back in 1902, our mission has been to prepare and equip others to be strong influencers for Christ—influencers who are rooted in biblical knowledge and truth. One hundred twenty-three years later, we are just as committed to our mission…
Friday, February 14, 2025
BLOG Community
A Year in Review
2024 Milestones As January comes to a close, we look back with gratitude on the past year at Northwestern. Throughout 2024, our community has experienced the Lord’s unwavering grace and provision, embracing the call to live out and amplify the Gospel. We celebrate the ways…
Friday, January 31, 2025
BLOG College Preparation, Parents
Parenting Young Adults: How to Trust God Through Change
Parenting is a critical responsibility and privilege that requires active participation from the moment a child is born until God calls either the parent or the child to their forever home with Him. In the early days of parenting, the duties include making sure our children are…
Friday, June 7, 2024
BLOG Academics, College Preparation
Fear, Anxiety, and Scripture
As someone who struggles with anxiety, I have sought help in God’s Word and wise counsel. Let’s look at Isaiah 41:10 to strengthen our faith and conquer fear.
Friday, May 17, 2024
BLOG Community, Faculty
Good Grief: Why Holy Week is Important
We are in the midst of a time commonly referred to as Holy Week—the days leading up to the celebration of Easter. In contrast to the joy and triumph of Easter, these days are marked by the remembrance of Jesus’…
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
BLOG Parents
Good Grief
The song written for the timeless TV special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, goes on to say, “Happiness and cheer, fun for all that children call their favorite time of year.” I beg to differ. Presuming it is a joyous,…
Monday, December 2, 2019
BLOG Parents
To Tell the Truth
I admit I am wary of actions that put me in physical danger. I am sitting in the urgent care lobby, waiting and writing while my husband is getting stitches on a couple of good-sized gashes. He’s a handy guy with a…
Monday, November 4, 2019
BLOG Parents
Try This At Home
I admit I am wary of actions that put me in physical danger. I am sitting in the urgent care lobby, waiting and writing while my husband is getting stitches on a couple of good-sized gashes. He’s a handy guy with a…
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
BLOG Parents
WITH or WITHOUT?
Is it just our human nature to focus on our lack instead of our gain? Even if we make change in our diet to improve our health, we think about what favorite food we are giving up to reach our weight loss goal. Why is…
Friday, August 30, 2019
BLOG Parents
Monumental Moments
I asked my friend, “How was your weekend?” Under usual circumstances, that is a simple question to ask. However, depending on the timing and context, the answer can be quite complex. She is in the middle of major life…
Thursday, August 1, 2019
BLOG Parents
Lord Give Me Patience—Right Now!
As part of their legacy to me, my two grandfathers doled out lessons in patience. My Papaw Arthur had little tolerance for grumpy grandkids. If a pouty attitude crept out onto a protruding lip, he would be quick to…
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
BLOG Parents
Accept Except?
What does it really mean to accept others as they are? My son recently admitted to me that the people that have the very most exposure to him also get to see the worst of him. “Does that include me?” I asked. The…
Monday, April 29, 2019
BLOG Alumni, Community
Vulnerability in Trials: Allison (Young) Lundeen ’05
Authentically sharing life through her proverbs31girl.com blog, Allison’s transparency is making an eternal impact.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
BLOG Alumni, Community
Faith Under Fire: The Story of Richard Weekley
Like most children, many of Richard Weekley’s early memories were of his mother. Yet, these memories will seem foreign to many who have not encountered a situation like that of Dick Weekley. He remembers his mother as worn and weary from work about the house, washing his clothes with…
Friday, June 29, 2018
BLOG Community
Seeking Faithful Creativity
Is there a difference between being a Christian artist and a Christian who creates art? We look to Jesus’s example as we explore faith’s impact on creativity.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
BLOG Academics, Faculty
How Faith Ignites Scientific Curiosity
Curiosity is at the heart of the scientific method, but does faith have a part to play too? Dr. Carrie Francis shares her perspective.
Monday, August 21, 2017
BLOG Community, Faculty
The Power of Prayer
Praying for others is one of the most powerful ways we can come together as the body of Christ. Professor Mark Muska says that as we spend our lives praying for others, we can have full confidence that God will use…
Monday, July 17, 2017
BLOG
The Importance of Christian Leadership
Leadership expert, Tyler Reagin talks with FaithRadio’s Susie Larson about the impact of Christian values in leadership roles.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
BLOG Faculty
Ask the Professor: The Birth of Jesus
The birth of Christ to a virgin mother was miraculous. But why wasn’t it talked about more in the gospels? According to professor Mark Muska, the authors of the gospels were very intentional with what they focused on…
Sunday, November 20, 2016
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