My freshman year of college was rough. I grew up in Oxford, OH so it was an easy decision to live at home and attend Miami University just after high school. What I didn’t know was how different life was for a commuter college student from being a high school senior. I learned quickly. I worked three jobs in my freshman year while taking a full load of classes. Because I was a commuter (and not very sociable) I didn’t have many friends. I was lonely and didn’t have much time

I’ll believe it when I see it. How many times have you said that? About anything. Perhaps the context is when you talk about a family member making a change in their life. Perhaps you’re referring to a promise made by your boss. Whatever the case may be, we are people who naturally doubt. We need to see the actionable evidence of something before we will put our complete trust in it.

Maybe you're new here and still figuring out where you fit. Maybe you've been around for a while but feel like you keep missing things. Either way — you're not alone in that feeling. We want to help. We believe everyone is on a path to Full Life in Jesus, and staying connected is part of taking that next step. So we created two weekly emails to keep you in the loop, encouraged, and moving forward. What's Happening at White Oak Your Monday email with upcoming events, next step

I hate roller coasters. I always have. Growing up, when all of my friends were itching to go to King’s Island and ride all of the rides, I was afraid. I avoided going to amusement parks with my friends because I was embarrassed at my fear. (The first time I rode a coaster at King’s Island was to impress a girl I liked at the time. I was almost physically sick). Here’s the reality. I know that my fear was basically irrational.

The Local Deployment Team at the Ross Campus is launching Saturday Service Days—opportunities to serve our local community together. We’ll partner with local ministries and non-profits within 30 minutes of the Ross Campus to meet real needs in our region. Most projects will take place in the morning and are designed for elementary-aged kids and up (unless otherwise noted). Saturday, June 13, 10am-12pm Chrysalis Community Development Agency/Mary's Helping Hand Diaper and C