Winter Quarter: Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith December: Our Holy God and the Holy Scriptures By Rev. Adrian Grubbs Fools say in their hearts, “There is no god”  (Psalms 14:1). Many people in the world question the existence of God: If there is a God, why is there so much tragedy and evil in the world? How do God’s people know that God is real? How do we know God? We encounter God in many ways, but Paul reminds Timothy of two ways: 1) through others (Timothy’s mother and...

Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations The University of Mount Olive (UMO) recently welcomed representatives from the Golden LEAF Foundation for a luncheon celebrating scholarship recipients and reaffirming the shared commitment to developing future leaders in rural North Carolina. The event brought together UMO students, faculty, as well as Golden LEAF Foundation representatives and members of the Foundation’s leadership team. Golden LEAF scholarship recipients were pictured with Golden...

Dr. Kiril and Irina Svilenov, Field Workers I write to you with a brief yet heartfelt message about something that has deeply shaken us in recent days. Just a few days ago, we discovered that the house we are renovating in Greece — with love, prayer, and the vision of making it a home of light, hospitality, and spiritual renewal — has been broken into and robbed. The thieves entered through a window and took nearly everything: tools, household items, materials, even personal belongings that...