How to help a suffering friend: Practicing the art of ‘with’
Suffering is difficult to understand from the outside. Watching someone suffer is like waiting on the steps of a church while a funeral goes on
October 17, 2023
Madison Wilcox
Madison Wilcox is an English literature and Spanish major from California who hopes to pursue a career in writing. This is her first year working as a reporter for the Southern Accent. She is excited to interact with people on campus and hear their stories.
Two short books every college student should read
Does life feel short to you yet? For most young people, it seems eternal. But, at around 20 years old, we’re already one-quarter of the
September 26, 2023
Letter to the editor: What if I want to earn my way to Heaven?
Dear Editor: I’ve been a Christian my whole life, but I still don’t understand how sanctification works. How do I depend on God for salvation
September 12, 2023
Love as a motivator: Who are you running for?
You’ve done it. You’ve started the fall semester, hopped on the treadmill of long weeks and short weekends, full backpack and empty bank account, and
September 5, 2023
Figure-eight knots and the coat of humility
I used to think humility meant suffering; humility meant standing my ground and continuing to smile while the heat rose up my neck and into
April 4, 2023
“The Lord is not my shepherd, and I want: The anti-psalm as a spiritual exercise”
The Bible can sometimes be like people. We live with them so closely that we forget who they are. Many times, I’ve found myself reading
March 29, 2023
Facing temptation? Remember your kids
Editor’s Note: For those who are not planning on having children, this concept of the widespread consequences of sin can be applied to any individuals
March 22, 2023
Faculty and staff tell about God’s mercy in their lives, part 2
Emily McArthur, assistant professor, English Department: “The first of the Ten Commandments states, ‘You shall have no other gods before me.’ But somehow I manage
February 28, 2023
Here’s why self-love can’t be the final destination
Editors Note: The Accent encourages readers to respond to opinion articles with a letter to the editor. While publication is not guaranteed, we will do
February 21, 2023
Faculty and staff tell about God’s mercy in their lives
Editor’s note: As students, we don’t always get to hear staff or teachers’ personal stories of God’s involvement in their lives. Last week, I asked
February 21, 2023
