New Bern, a town nestled on the Eastern coast of North Carolina, has long been lauded for its rich colonial history and beautiful waterfront. As the former capital of North Carolina, New Bern was a key location in both the American Revolution as well as the Civil War. Today, this history is displayed in the … Continue reading Trent Court and the Revitalization of New Bern
*How many likes did I get?? *How will I be viewed if I post this?? Social media, a tool that encompasses many of our daily lives and keeps us glued to our smartphones, has begun to shape our reality. Social media can function as an “alter ego” where we produce the best or the worst … Continue reading Does Social Media Use Us?
Returning home and back into the swing of life and school, I know people will ask me about my study abroad experience. I am sure I will say that it was great and life-changing, but it is very difficult to describe an experience like study abroad in a few words or phrases.. Costa Rica provided … Continue reading This is the End..
Before deciding to embark on the adventure of study abroad, I had only known one other person of color that had done it. Nonetheless, I had an insatiable desire to see what was out there. Studying here in Costa Rica is like a dream come true… Now in the last moments of my journey I … Continue reading Abroad While Black
What has happened to the church? What was supposed to be a safe haven for individuals to find Christ has become a commercialized setting where in many cases people seem to be “paying for salvation.” Many Christians feel as if the “world” is consuming the church and people are losing their faith. As a … Continue reading State of the Church
Joshua R. Strayhorn 