University of Alabama Christian Faculty and Staff Fellowship

Radio is alive and well. So February 13 is World Radio Day . How many of us catch up on entertainment and news via radio? Check out your local Christian radio stations. They range from music to talk and span denominations. Did you know the largest religious radio and television network is right here in Alabama ? Overall, Christian radio has been experiencing significant growth .  Oh, and don't forget to get that Valentine card for your sweetheart. You're welcome.  Come to the Christian Faculty Network lunch meeting on Wednesday, February 13 at 11:45 AM (done by 12:45 PM). We meet at the Baptist Campus Ministries building (University Boulevard and 4th Avenue).  Plan on the best meal deal in town: You can get lunch there for $1 thanks to the generosity of local churches. Don't forget to thank the church workers for what they do for the students.  Many thanks to Blake for facilitating the discussion on Chapter 3. Leroy Hurt will facilitate the discussion on Cha...

Did you know February 6 is Lame Duck Day ? One form of lame duck is the person getting ready to retire who stops being productive even though still on the job. Just this past Sunday I heard this in a sermon: "There's no retirement plan in the Bible," and a recurring theme is finishing strong. I guess that means while the body of Christ has many parts , the list doesn't include lame ducks.  Come to the Christian Faculty Network lunch meeting on Wednesday, February 6 at 11:45 AM (done by 12:45 PM). We meet at the Baptist Campus Ministries building (University Boulevard and 4th Avenue).  Plan on the best meal deal in town: You can get lunch there for $1 thanks to the generosity of local churches. Don't forget to thank the church workers for what they do for the students. Wow! We had a great discussion on Chapter 2 of our book, thanks to Jarran Hill's facilitation. Next up, Chapter 3 with Blake McKinney. Our book for this term: Love Your God with All Your M...

Is January 30 a great day or what? It's National Croissant Day . Prolly don't need to say more.  Come to the Christian Faculty Network lunch meeting on Wednesday, January 30 at 11:45 AM (done by 12:45 PM). We meet at the Baptist Campus Ministries building (University Boulevard and 4th Avenue).  Plan on the best meal deal in town: You can get lunch there for $1 thanks to the generosity of local churches. Don't forget to thank the church workers for what they do for the students.  Many thanks to Alan Tidwell for getting our book study off to rousing start, facilitating a wonderful and energetic discussion of Chapter 1. Next week, Jarran Hill will facilitate a discussion of Chapter 2 of our book for this term: Love Your God with All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul by J.P. Moreland (NavPress, 2012). The title is linked to Amazon. Make sure to get the 2012 version. It's an updated version of the book from 1997. If you have the 1997 edit...

 Did you know January 23 is National Handwriting Day ? In honor of John Hancock's birthday, the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association sponsors the day to promote the art of handwriting. Speaking of handwriting, here is an image from Elvis Presley's Bible with his handwritten marginalia: "The highest graces of music flow from the feeling of heart-soul ." You might have to log in with your Facebook or Google account if you want to look at the image.  Come to the Christian Faculty Network lunch meeting on Wednesday, January 23 at 11:45 AM (done by 12:45 PM). We meet at the Baptist Campus Ministries building (University Boulevard and 4th Avenue).  Plan on the best meal deal in town: You can get lunch there for $1 thanks to the generosity of local churches. Don't forget to thank the church workers for what they do for the students.  We had a very informative presentation and discussion on CRU's UA campus ministry from Dee Smith, the team leader for th...

 Did you know January 16 is Nothing Day ? Winnie the Pooh is all about doing nothing because "doing nothing often leads to the very best of something." Christian apologists would agree because God created the universe from nothing, which, by the way, is discussed in Chapter 7 of the book we're reading this term. How did you like that segue?  Come to the Christian Faculty Network lunch meeting on Wednesday, January 16 at 11:45 AM (done by 12:45 PM). We meet at the Baptist Campus Ministries building (University Boulevard and 4th Avenue).  Plan on the best meal deal in town: You can get lunch there for $1 thanks to the generosity of local churches. Don't forget to thank the church workers for what they do for the students.  Dee Smith, Cru Campus Director , will visit with us. We’re looking forward to what he has to share with us about faith and college students.  Our book for this term: Love Your God with All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the...