by Mitch Randall | May 21, 2020 | Opinion
Physical distancing measures created an alternate universe for college students in 2020 – shortened semesters, closed dorms, online classrooms and geographical barriers between dear friends. Now, schools are attempting to honor graduates with noble and inspiring...
by Guy Sayles | Jun 11, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: The following is a commencement address given by Guy Sayles at the 2019 spring graduation of Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, North Carolina. It appeared previously on Sayles’ blog, “From the Intersection,” and is used with permission. This morning, I...
by Guy Sayles | May 30, 2012 | Opinion
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Guy Sayles’ May 27 sermon that both celebrated Pentecost and recognized graduates. British humorist P.G. Wodehouse said, “I always advise people never to give advice.” His advice about not giving...
by Andrew Gardner | Jun 9, 2011 | Opinion
A high school in Texas has been involved in a lawsuit regarding prayer at graduation. As Christians, should we be more concerned about the “right” of prayer or another individual’s faith struggle? This past weekend, Medina Valley High School in Texas...
by Yvonne Shinhoster Lamb | May 26, 2011 | Opinion
By the time we arrived at Paulson Stadium at Georgia Southern University, the commencement speaker was finishing up and the highlight for the 2,200 graduates was beginning. The stadium seats were packed. People stood around the perimeter or sat on the grass, each one...