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In these challenging days, we sometimes find ourselves with a confused and divided soul. When this occurs, I take a deep breath and remember that the sacred Scriptures are a story of sacred love, made complete through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.  This love is broad enough to cover every sorrow, every disappointment, and deep […]

As our students go back to school –virtual, home school or classroom – we need to get back to prayer. It would be redundant for me to remind you of the unprecedented challenges they will face.  In Luke 22, we see Jesus stepping aside from the intimate group to have a one on one with Peter.  “Simon, Simon! […]

   For 20 years I crisscrossed the nation, speaking in public school assemblies by day with a message of hope as a former drug addict. At night, churches brought the lost to stadiums and arenas to hear the rest of the story – the freedom and power of salvation by faith and through grace. It was an […]

As we see images and get word of the terrible devastation left behind by Hurricane Harvey, it is easy to be overcome by the power of nature. This comes at a time in our nation when many are frustrated by the power of division. Yet in the aftermath, we at Student Leadership University are reminded […]

We invite you to celebrate 20 years of Youth Pastor Summit!  We exist to inspire and equip youth pastors and honor heroes who pour their lives into students.  The principles we began with have remained. As we celebrate, we want to pause for a moment and reflect on the journey of the last 20 years. First, there […]

One trip to the mall with speakers blaring “Grandma got run over by a reindeer” was enough to send me seeking something more for Christmas, something genuine.  I thought immediately of Sacred Intent, the book written by SLU Vice President, Dr. Brent Crowe.  Once I read his words, it quickly became one of my personal […]