February 2021

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Posted on February 28, 2021

Lenten Devotional: Trust the Voice from Heaven

On the second Sunday of Lent, Professor of New Testament Daniel Darko looks to Psalm 121 and the Gospel of Matthew to identify our true source of hope amid fear.

Posted on February 26, 2021

La Vida’s Secret Recipes: What Makes Freako Butter and GORP Taste So Good?

In celebration of La Vida’s 50th anniversary, La Vida Director of Education and Program Development Nate Hausman unveiled two of La Vida’s iconic secret recipes—GORP and Freako Butter.

Posted on February 24, 2021

A FRAME for Living Well

For Dr. Navid Mahooti, the physical challenges of a La Vida expedition reveal the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Now he promotes tenets of those lessons to patients, helping them live “better, fuller lives.”

Posted on February 23, 2021

A Conservative “Disruptor” Leading the Charge on Racial Reform

Last Friday Gordon College welcomed public official and conservative think-tank president Kay Coles James for a special conversation with President D. Michael Lindsay in honor of Black History Month.

Posted on February 22, 2021

The Tools to Grow

Habits Monika Pfistner ’13 formed through La Vida beckon her outdoors beckon to find originality in her wood and floral design business and to be present in God's creation.

Posted on February 22, 2021

The Meaning Behind the Month

The Bell caught up with four students to find out what Black History Month means to them.

Posted on February 21, 2021

Lenten Devotional: Far Greater Power

For the first Sunday of Lent, the Center for Faith and Inquiry's devotional celebrates the power to conquer sin through the joy of being loved by God.

Posted on February 19, 2021

What Does Art Have to Do with the Cross?

In the Center for Faith and Inquiry Arts lecture, Lothlórien Distinguished Chair in the Fine Arts Bruce Herman reflected on how art can point us to God.

Posted on February 19, 2021

Finding Faith Out on a Limb

Former Discovery facilitator of 25 years, Liz (Heeren Hurley) Williams ’84, shares how “commitment moves”—opportunities to prayerfully go out on a limb—remain a way for God to use her life to serve others.

Posted on February 17, 2021

Lenten Devotional: The Urgency of Repentance

Gordon's Center for Faith and Inquiry hosts writers from the Gordon community to share reflections on the Lenten season.

Posted on February 17, 2021

People, Presence and Prayer

From campfires to the office, Jim Beville ’99 seeks to create an environment of warmth. Read of La Vida encouraged him to redefine what success looks like.

Posted on February 16, 2021

World-class Anthropologist Identifies Two Lies That Derail American Society's Journey Toward Freedom

Last week the Gordon community got to hear from world-class anthropologist and President of the American Academy of Religion Dr. Marla Frederick. Read the full recap of the Convocation lecture she gave in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.