By Jeff Hochstetler, admission counselor THIS WEEK’S THEME: He humbled himself DEVOTIONAL: This past December, 13 months after being diagnosed with cancer, my mother passed away. Growing up, I often took for granted the times with my mother. While my mother was sick, I often anticipated and hoped for the day when she would get … Keep reading »

By Jake Shipe, resident director DEVOTIONAL: In John 12:1-8, Jesus’ friends hosted a dinner party in honor of him. It was a time to give thanks and a time for friends to fellowship with one another. Those throwing the party had much to be thankful for. The party was held in the town of Bethany, … Keep reading »

By Matt Helmuth, a first-year sociology and Bible and religion double major from Elkhart, Ind. DEVOTIONAL: I spent spring break this year with a group of my fellow students in LaGrange, Ga., learning about issues surrounding illegal immigration. We spent the week with people whose lives were given over to fighting for justice in God’s … Keep reading »

By Hannah Eberly, a first-year nursing major from Harrisonburg, Va. DEVOTIONAL: Oh how sweet is the sight of home! During the summer of my 10th year of life, I journeyed west with my family for 28 days. From Virginia to Kansas I soaked up the scenery as miles passed beneath the car wheels. My nose … Keep reading »

By Betty Schrag, administrative assistant to the president DEVOTIONAL: My husband and I have been riding a tandem bicycle for the past six years. It is a delicate balance of holding on and letting go. Since I choose to ride on the back, one of the things I have to do is give up control … Keep reading »

By Suzanne Ehst, academic counselor and assistant professor of education THIS WEEK’S THEME: I will make … rivers in the desert DEVOTIONAL: The lucid image of this week’s theme immediately speaks to me of renewal. Surely my experience of living by the St. Joseph River prompts my interpretation of this line. This river is repeatedly … Keep reading »

By Ross Peterson-Veatch, associate academic dean and Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning director of curriculum and faculty development DEVOTIONAL: As the father of two sons, this passage speaks deeply to me of the gift of extravagant love that God has given by blessing me with my boys. It comforts me so to know that … Keep reading »

By Tina Peters, a senior physics major from Yellow Springs, Ohio DEVOTIONAL: In today’s Scripture, Paul is telling us that as Christians we should not be far off from God. We are no longer to use human judgment. We have been created anew in Christ. And as the apostles once saw Christ as a man … Keep reading »

By Carolyn Schrock-Shenk, associate professor of peace, justice and conflict studies DEVOTIONAL: I felt the heaviness of the room envelop me as I walked through the glass double doors, the security guard locking them behind me. It was 4 p.m. and I was the last person allowed into the local Social Security office. The waiting … Keep reading »

By Hannah D. Miller, a senior peace, justice and conflict studies major from Scottdale, Pa. DEVOTIONAL: God certainly provides for us in many situations. The Israelites are one of the best examples of God’s provision in the Bible. Although they had been wandering in the desert for many years without a home, God gave them … Keep reading »