As
we all know February is black history month. This is the time where we
celebrate the achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the
central role of African Americans in U.S. history. I would like to recognize
one of most notable African American icons that opened the eyes of many little
boys and girls (including many adults as well) inviting them to stand up and fight for their rightful position in
society.
Muhammad Ali, many people may know him as “the greatest” or
“the champion of the world,” was one of the toughest men to knock down
in the boxing ring. Born Cassius Clay, Ali changed his name to in
1964 after joining the nation of Islam. Muhammad Ali was well known for his
unorthodox fighting style which he described as "float like a butterfly,
sting like a bee," and his pre-match speeches that had rhythm to hype his
audience and fuel his opponents. During his prime Ali appeared in multiple
notable historic fights. He was the first and only boxer to become the world
heavy-weight champion of the world three times, including the famous “Rumble in
the Jungle” match against Big George Foreman in Zaire Africa regaining his
title for the third time.
Students and staff, although we may face tough fights and challenges in our
life’s journey we must have the heart and dedication to become champions.
Although Muhammad Ali was not a Christian, he valued something most Christians
to have trouble pursuing. In my eyes Muhammad Ali pursed something far greater
than just a championship title; he fought for a rightful place in society and
his right to chase after his dream. Muhammad Ali stood strong in what he
believed and was against going to fight another country, with a country who was
at war with themselves. Fellow students and staff let us not fight one another
but let us work together and remain focus on our dreams and desires so that
they will be well pleasing in the eyes of the Lord. Just like Muhammad Ali’s
style of fight in the ring was attractive to the people around the world, let
us, as Christians be loving, kind, humble, compassionate, hard-working,
truthful; well-educated, dedicated, peaceful, man and woman of God so that not
only the people around will be attracted by our godliness way but our Father in
heaven be happy with our works.
In the library the front display is featuring various African Americans whose birthdays fall during this month. Feel free to check any of them out. If you want a more complete look at influential African Americans during the 20th century The African-American century : how Black Americans have shaped our country by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Cornel West could be very educational.
~Chris Smith
These
are the years where you can pick up a class on obscure subjects, so please; do
not waste this precious time. There is
still time left to sign up to audit a course with only a ten dollar processing
fee. You could read Andersen fairy tales
with me or delve into Victorian Literature with Professor Ebersole. If you are not literarily inclined, there are
dozens of interesting courses and I am sure one of them will spark your
interest.
~Rosalyn Forbes
Kush, Vladimir. Book of Books. 2001. Private. Art Brokerage. Web. 30 Jan. 2012.
When: Submissions will be accepted Monday, January 10, 2012 through January 31, 2012. Submission Requirements: Original submissions only. No previously published work. Artwork should be submitted in frames ready for display (Photography). All entries should be submitted to the Library.
Include with submission: Artist/Writer profile with picture, Contact information (phone number and e-mail address), Hometown, Anticipated year of graduation.
Winners will be selected by February 10.
Contact Laura Saloiye at lsaloiye@pbu.edu with any questions and to submit Artist profile.
Throughout the 2011 fall semester at P.B.U there were a lot
of wonderful activities that took place. I had the opportunity to attend a few
of the activities, such as the Agora conference, and "Wars of the Wings" hosted
by Heritage Hall Dorms. These were fun and exciting things to do in my spare
time. However, the one activity that I was most interested in was playing
basketball with some of the P.B.U students at 10pm on the weekends. In doing
so, I made good friends quickly and easily. As a freshman in college you want to
meet new people and make some new friends. In just a few weeks of playing
basketball with my new friends, I became confident that my years here at would
turn out very well, now I am thanking God in advance. I am able to call these
guys up at any time to study, go out to eat, join them for thanksgiving dinner
at their homes, attend concerts together, or hang out in the city-the best
thing is that we all get together on the weekends and play ball.
I recommend to all incoming freshmen students that you get out and try new
things, meet new people, and be a part of fun activity that will make you feel
good on the inside. For me it basketball on the weekends, but that is not all.
We have inter-mural sports, Christian conferences, social work group
activities, mountain climbing trips, mission trips, study groups in the library, and so forth. So, enjoy
your Christmas break and News Year’s celebration and come be a part of our
growing family here at Philadelphia Biblical University as we continue to serve
God and grow together in the body of Christ.
~Chris Smith
~Chris Smith
There’s nothing more beautiful than watching the sun rise above the horizon early in the morning. As
it slowly peeks above the horizon and seeps between the branches of the trees,
the warmth it sheds is enough to warm every passer by’s shivering hands.
This semester I’ve had the joy of watching the sun rise as I walk to work in
the library early in the morning . It’s been something that has brought joy and
warmth to my heart and my hands on cold wintry rainy mornings.
As I ponder the little joys in life, like the rising sun, I thought about our porcelain lives, so fragile and frail… only one crashing wave away from being shattered to peices. Yet with every day I wake and watch the sunrise, I somehow manage to take it for granted. With every breath, I fail to realize His grace in giving me yet another moment.
Another moment to breathe,
to see,
to dream,
to hope,
to grow in godliness,
to smile,
to be His,
to live a Holy life,
and to Love in obedience to His command.
It’s so easy to get distracted by the grandeur of this world and all it has to offer, and I am not immune. But I wonder…what would it look like, if every porcelain life lived wholly dedicated to His purposes? What would my life look like if in light of my hopes and dreams, I let His light shine the way and change the path where He sees fit?
Maybe a porcelain life isn’t that bad after all. If it’s shattered by a crashing wave of reality, all it’s pieces will rest in the hand of the one who molded it to be in the first place.
C.T Studd put it this way:
Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way;
Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;
Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgment seat;
Only one life,’ twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice
Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God’s holy will to cleave;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
…
Only one life, yes only one, Now let me say, “Thy will be done”;
And when at last I’ll hear the call, I know I’ll say ’twas worth it all”;
Only one life,’ twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
1 Thessalonians 4: 13: – 18
Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that , we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words.
~Grace Suliman
Last
Friday, I was informed of the loss of Dr. Hsu and my friend Harry Mikula's
mother.
This
news was hard to swallow. I did not know what to do. I sat and let the words
sit on me, sway across the air.
It
still feels weird.
Because
I remembered the times he would greet me with an
"Ahn-nyung-ha-sae-yo" (Korean for 'hello'). I remembered how he had
played piano so beautifully for our school.
The
absences of these two people came so abruptly that I almost did not believe it.
I
once heard from a friend that she found out more about herself through the
death of a parent. She said it was like peeling a layer away. I wondered what
she meant by that.
The
loss of these two people would peel a layer away too. What could be learned
through this? What good did these things serve? In my limited human
perspective, I am quick to ask all these questions. Life is fleeting and so
fragile. Why does God make us in that way? Through Dr. Hsu's life and his
legacy, I found myself looking to him as an example, I want to live using the
gifts God has given me in bringing glory to Him. I want to live for Him... Dr.
Hsu did the same - he wasn't in it for the money or fame. He genuinely loved
God, PBU, and the students. Perhaps this was why he could be used in such a
high degree. He simply showed love, touched his audiences with the love of
Christ. He did not argue about the correctness of his theology. He
just...
~Hanah Bae
Wow! Where has the semester gone?! It feels like just
yesterday that I moved in and got ready for my first semester. Time seems to fly by pretty fast the older we get and as such we lose time to do the things we enjoy doing. I know
that for me I have found less time to do the one thing I like the most-
reading. I have always loved to sit down on a rainy day and delve into the
world of my current favorite author. I
could lose myself for hours in C.S. Lewis’ mythical lands and Jane Austen’s
romances. But now all my time is taken up with homework, studying, and hanging
out with friends. Don’t get me wrong I like being able to do productive things
but reading gives you chance to step out of your world and into someone else’s.
Reading provides an opportunity for you to expand your worldview and at the
same time, enjoy the expansion.
When I
first started working here at the library, I was amazed at all the books I saw.
I was in heaven! (Or something relatively close.) And when I found out that the
Juvenile section had books I had loved reading when I was homeschooled, I had a
hard time containing my excitement. One particular afternoon I remember
shelving some books in the Juvenile section and I came across a book that my
mom had read to my siblings and me when we were kids. I remember this book all
too well because it was a mind game book that I didn’t understand as a child.
So I decided to re-read the book and see if I could figure it out. The book, The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, is a
story about a rich business owner who is found dead in his estate. In his will
he invites a seemingly random collection of people to a game of whodunit. The
prize is his mass fortune. Each person is paired up with another “heir” and the
couple is given a set of clues that is supposed to help them figure out who
murdered the rich man. This book is filled with laughable drama and dialogue,
mind bending twists and turns, and even a few explosions! I invite all of you
to join in the madness to figure out who murdered Mr. Westing and why over
Christmas break. It is a short and enjoyable read that allows you to
expand your mind without hurting it too much! It can be found in the Juvenile section under PZ7.R375 Wes 1997.
Have a great break and Merry
Christmas!
~Jenny Dunning~
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