In the latest edition of the Bagpipe, an article was printed entitled “Jesus Would Wear a Mask.” I’ve decided to respond to the article for a couple of reasons. First, because my immediate reaction when I saw the title was to protest in anger and frustration before reading the author’s argument – a reaction which I think is wrong and all too common. When I decided to read the article anyway, I found that it was actually well-written and convicting – even edifying.
Read moreFor God and Country; In Proud Defense of the 2nd Amendment
“The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” These words are found in the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution, and find their justification in the God given right to life and freedom as acknowledged in the Declaration of Independence. The right to life is a right held by each individual created by God and with that right comes the ability (and the duty) to protect life.
Read moreWhat is “the sacred?"
What is “the sacred?” What is it that our culture, or any human culture for that matter, holds sacred? What is it that we, as counter-cultural followers of Christ, should hold sacred? How must we decide whether a cultural artifact is “sacred” or simply “important?” In my three years here at Covenant, my idea of what Christians should hold as sacred has been challenged by both the courses and community we have. What follows is an attempt both to think through our ideas of the sacred and to spark discussion amongst fellow Christians.
Read moreA Renewed Idea of Embarrassment
We often underestimate the power of embarrassment. This strange and frustrating emotion usually accompanies events or mistakes that we would rather not talk about. I’m sure it’s happened to everyone: we trip over something, we drop a dish in the Great Hall, we start singing a verse of a song a little too early in church, and instantly, we are plunged into an awkward shame.
Read moreCastaway? William Cowper and the Place for Despair in the Christian Life
“God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm…
Is David Gaffin In Prison?
Why are we so quick to believe the gossip we hear?
Read moreJesus Would Wear A Mask
Following the prevalence of the new Omicron variant on the land of the free and brave, the lower death rate of Omicron, and the depressing report that even vaccinated and infected individuals may be infected by the new variant again, there is a growing number among us that start to take their masks off and enjoy the liberty that the nation has granted them.
Read moreTaylor Swift Got it Wrong
Now, never ever hear me say that I do not love Taylor Swift.
Read moreA Reflection on Advent
Growing up, Advent was a major tradition in my family near Christmas. We’d light candles, sing hymns, and read Scripture together. Advent is a unique season because it allows us to look forward to Christ’s second coming as we look back at his birth. Lately, as I’ve observed and fallen in love with the community at Covenant, this time of waiting has become all the more precious.
Read moreJewish History is Our History
According to Sydney Teagarden, ‘23, as Christians, Jewish history is our history too. This is why her family has been part of the Messianic movement for about fifteen years. Teagarden describes Messianic Judaism as “ a movement of believers in Yeshua (Christ) who want to celebrate God’s salvific history leading up to Christ.” This is also why Teagarden has decided to share some of her experience with Jewish feast days on campus, giving Covenant students a chance to enter into this wider story of redemptive history.
Read moreA Controversial Crustacean
So. That was one Carter Christmas. Whether or not you went, it’s likely that you’ve heard at least something about it, and my guess is that you know about the king crab.
Read moreHot Takes!
“Timothee Chalamet is teetering on the edge of overratedness.” — Claire Schofield
Read moreFinding What's Missing
As a senior, something I am noticing a lot on campus is a lack of contentment, both in my own daily life and in others. Personally, I have become unappreciative of my surroundings. I complain about how many core classes I have to take, or how time consuming homework is, or how I never have time to do the fun things I want to do.
Read moreThankful for a Covenant Experience
As I hold my old student ID card in my hand, I’m reminded of a different path I could have taken. A different life. A different future. Most of all though, I’m grateful. I’m grateful my plans never came to fruition. I’m grateful for God’s will. I’m grateful He gave me His best.
Read morePupusas, Atole de Elote, and Fellowship
In the fall of 2019 I moved onto Fourth North in Carter Hall, and met my three freshman roommates I would be sharing a 4-man with: Mally Bright, Becca Dillon, and Elysse Carrillo. Mally was from Alabama, Becca was from South Carolina, and Elysse was from Florida. Over the summer we had all met over facetime wherein we had the most awkward introductory conversation of all time, and Elysse and I really carried the conversation (characteristically Elysse or I would ask a generic stock question to the group, Mally would give a quick answer that ended in a joke, and Becca would say a few words that were muffled by her bad connection).
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