College-bound As a college-bound student, it’s understandable to have certain expectations for your college experience, especially given the way modern media, particularly social media, portrays college life. You’ve probably seen countless movies depicting the typical college experience, from Animal House to Legally Blonde to Good Will Hunting. However, it’s worth considering whether these portrayals align with your own goals for attending college. As someone who has graduated from both secular and Bible colleges, I’ve put together a list of valid…
Dr. Paul L. Alford March 16, 1930-August 10, 2023 Dr. Paul L. Alford, age 93, of Toccoa, GA passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Oak Pointe Memory Care, Winder, GA. Paul was born March 16, 1930, in Tampa, FL. He was the son of the late L. E. Alford, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Alderman Alford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear wife, Grace Tropf Alford; sisters Evelyn Alford and Coline Alford;…
Complete Your Degree Attending college is an excellent way to advance your career and increase your earning potential. However, many students find themselves transferring from one college to another for various reasons such as a move to a new area, a change of interest, the college closed during Covid or financial reasons. In addition, if you attended a junior college or other institution, you may wonder where you can transfer your credits online or take evening classes to finish your…
Press Release PDF Download Rev. Stephen P. Best Appointed Interim President of Trinity College of Florida June 12, 2023 (Trinity, FL) – The Trinity College of Florida Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Rev. Stephen P. Best as interim President with the full responsibilities and authority of the Office of the President, effective June 5, 2023. Board of Trustees Dr. Mark O’Farrell, who served the college with excellent leadership for 18 years, informed the Board of Trustees at its…
A “Must” for 2023 A great deal of challenges, demands, requests, and obligations have been coming your way… and even in retirement! How do you handle all of this? What do you do, say, think, and even pray over? This is a new year… 2023… with all the modern technology and equipment. How is this possible? Dr. A.B. Simpson, the founder of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, wrote this to his constituency in 1886: “A Year with Jesus: Let us…
1. Alpha Generation Christians are Unique The Alpha Generation of Christians is a unique and important group of people whose faith is essential to their lives. As such, they should seriously consider attending a Bible college to further their Christian education and gain a deeper understanding of the Bible. Bible colleges offer a variety of courses in Bible studies, theology, religious studies, and Bible teaching, as well as a wide range of Bible degrees and certificates. This type of faith-based…
BY: MATT NOBLE In Hebrews 13 we are told that pastors must give an account for those they watch over (Hebrew 13:7) We see this again in the epistle of James where we are told that pastors will be judged with greater strictness (James 3:1) as they have tremendous influence over the church. Pastors have been given a very weighty task, to shepherd God’s people (Acts 20:28). This is an enormous responsibility that at times can be daunting. Certainly, there…
BY DR. JOE ALLOTTA: That’s the most interesting thing about Valentine’s Day to me. We have no idea who St. Valentine is. We know St. Nicholas gave presents to kids. We know St. Patrick was into all things Irish (although his official saint color was blue.) So why is St. Valentine associated with love, hearts, and overpriced greeting cards? Let me share some history and then some commentary: History Valentinus was supposedly an Italian Stallion in the 3rd century who…
BY ADAM POWERS: Gazing at or laboring to get a glimpse at the Glory of God is the most practical thing anyone can ever do. Habakkuk teaches us this well. One of the ways the small prophetic book of Habakkuk does this is its personal tone. Most of the other prophetic books are very impersonal, you don’t hear a lot about the prophet himself. Usually what we find is God speaking through the prophet to His people dealing with their…
BY BURK PARSONS: We all struggle with doubt. Some Christians struggle with doubt from time to time, and others struggle with doubt every day. We sometimes doubt because of our indwelling sin or because of the weakness of our faith. We sometimes doubt our salvation. We sometimes doubt God’s love for us. We sometimes doubt our election. We sometimes doubt in times of trial. We sometimes doubt that God hears us when we pray. We sometimes doubt that God’s promises…
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