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Did you grow up in the United States? If so, then you are probably a habitual consumer. Consuming isn’t necessarily a bad thing (gotta eat to live), but the way that most of us Mericans do it needs some calling out. We consume constantly. We think we need stuff, deserve stuff, and want stuff (theContinue reading “The ANTIsumers”

I love being on boats. My experience has been that anytime I’m on a boat I’m doing something awesome. I’m either water skiing, fishing, soon-to-be swimming, or eating massive amounts of smoked salmon and capers at the morning buffet. And doing each of those things is one hundred thousand times better when doing them withContinue reading “Friend Ships”

When I look at Kent State, I see a little taste of heaven. Some students may disagree with me. But let me explain… Kent state is home to over 300 different people groups from all over the world. I have met so many amazing people in my four years at Kent State, and some ofContinue reading “A Little Taste of Heaven”

Over the years our annual CASBY (care about someone besides yourself) trips have become some of the most memorable things we do in Chi Alpha. They are great opportunities for us to help serve, learn, and grow in a variety of ways. They often help expand our capacity for understanding what it means to followContinue reading “CASBY 2016”

At the end of this month we are excited to welcome Belkis Lehmann, National XA’s Diversity Specialist, for a weekend of XA Training. Belkis has served with Chi Alpha for many years and her experience and leadership will help expand our vision for reconciling all students to Christ at Kent State.  As we continue to becomeContinue reading “Building Kingdom Culture – Diversity”