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Ten years ago, my good friend Mark Miller co-wrote a book entitled, The Secret, with Ken Blanchard. The book was really an exploration into the idea of what great leaders know and do.  In the end, the secret of great leadership is simply this: great leaders serve. Mark’s many years in the Chick-fil-A organization, serving […]

Thoughts on the Advent Season In recent years there has been a re-emphasis of a sacred tradition on a much broader scale than families lighting candles at the beginning of church services during the Christmas season. This emphasis is on individuals and families, once again, observing the Advent season. The term "advent" comes from the […]

Today's #MySLUStory features one of our inspiring SLU alumni, Abi Howell, who has found a platform to reach and connect with other teenage girls living out their faith and sharing the joys of life. We love what she is doing—sharing everything from devotionals and book recommendations to travel tips and fashion advice- and are excited […]

Today, we are featuring another of our amazing SLU alumni, who has taken the lessons learned at SLU and applied them toward achieving his God-given dreams. We hope that you are encouraged and inspired by his story! Garrett Spangler attended SLU 101, 201, 301, and 401 as a student and has served with SLU Summer […]

Ariel Pecoraro attended SLU 101, 201, 301, and 401 as a high school student. When she wrote her goals down at SLU 101, Ariel had one mission in mind: she dreamed of one day having a positive impact on orphans in Africa. We are grateful for her willingness to share her vision on the blog […]

Today, we are featuring another of our amazing SLU alumni, who has taken the lessons learned at SLU and applied them toward achieving his God-given dreams. We hope that you are encouraged and inspired by his story! Gavin Rollins attended SLU 101, 201, 301, and 401 as a high school student and is a long-time […]

Today, we are featuring one of our amazing SLU alumni, who has taken the lessons learned at SLU and applied them toward achieving his God-given dreams. We hope that you are encouraged and inspired by his story! Meet Nate Calhoun- Nate attended SLU 101, 201, 301, and 401 and is currently a student at Liberty […]

Watch the Open Doors Simulcast on Nov. 2 (http://live.opendoorsusa.org)  

<iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/106309870?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="650" height="366" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> Habakkuk 3:16-19 (ESV) 16 I hear, and my body trembles;     my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones;     my legs tremble beneath me. Yet I will quietly wait for the day of trouble     to come upon people who invade us. Habakkuk Rejoices in the Lord […]

Life Verse September 9, 2014 By Dave Edwards The Bible is God’s revealed, desired will for how we are to live. It brings us pilgrims, journeying to the celestial city, clarity in the midst of confusion and affords us calm while being tossed around in a sea of social media white noise. I have found […]