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5 benefits of a Christian education

Are you weighing the options for where to go to college and wondering how Christian universities measure up?  An education at a Christian institution offers benefits that are hard to come by elsewhere. If you’re looking for a holistic learning environment that cares about both academics and faith, attending a Christian university can be a […]

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Praying for your first-year college student

The beginning of a new school year brings a wide range of emotions, especially for college freshmen and their families. Of course, there is excitement for all the new experiences and opportunities of college, but there may also be nervousness, homesickness, and other difficulties while adjusting to a different environment.  As a parent, you may […]

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Why studying the Christian Worldview in college matters

As high school students approach the possibility of college studies, options are usually considered in terms of future employment prospects. Students and families choose posthigh-school pathways that will enable them to achieve academic goals, find an excellent job, and pursue financial stability. These are all great ambitions, but for Christian students, the opportunity for spiritual […]

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How to: read the Bible well

The more a Christian plumbs the depths of Scripture, the more he may live for Christ because spending time in God’s word is spending time with God. While we live in an era of incredible access to the Bible, we do not always see the desired fruit in our own lives from our Bible reading. […]

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Your spiritual growth opportunities at CSU

Charleston Southern University offers plenty of opportunities for spiritual growth. Spiritual growth is found at the core of CSU as is stated in our Founding Principle of Matthew 28:19-20, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them […]

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Christian values in leadership

Leadership is defined by conduct-driven values. It’s easy to identify a leader who lacks values. We have all been subjected to a poor leader at some point in our lives, if not in the workplace, then at home. Aren’t fathers and mothers our first leaders? We all have observed a leader who led with values. […]

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The importance of discipleship in college

Discipleship is a word that seems to float around churches and Christian circles. It is a word that connotes different things and sounds important in conversation, but also a term that is often misunderstood and therefore devoid of any real meaning. In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commands His people to “make disciples of all nations, baptizing […]

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How to incorporate prayer into your life

What is prayer? This is quite the open-ended question, ripe for interpretation and discussion. Likely, our colleagues, friends, and family are familiar with the concept, and speaking about your prayer life is not an uncommon occurrence. Let us ask ourselves, how commonplace have we made prayer in our everyday? I don’t pretend to have all […]

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