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Star Light, Star Bright: My father once managed a small airport in Texas. I was only about seven years old at the time. Our humble house was on the airport property but surrounded by a cornfield. And it was very dark at night. I can remember looking up at the night sky and being awestruck…

“You know that these hands of mine have worked to supply my own needs and even the needs of those who were with me.” Acts 20:34 In the book of Acts of the Apostles, Paul states, “these hands of mine have worked to supply my own needs.” He is clearly not talking about asking for handouts.…

Identity and Self-worth Reframing a problem can make a difference. Over the years, I have been impressed with some people’s ability to “reframe” how one thinks about something. For example, rather than seeing a problem, one can choose to see a challenge. Instead of focusing on “This is just too hard!”, try “…but I can…

This week’s Reflection, Remove the Excess Baggage, was written by Method Moyo in Zimbabwe and originally shared on FaceBook.  It has been slightly edited by the Chaplain.  Moyo reminds us of a Christian’s need to remove the excess baggage he or she is carrying around in their life.  Good words, words to act on! Peace…

Why would anyone want to study Theology at NationsU, you may ask? In this short story, I would like to recall how NationsU has helped me fulfill my dream of studying the Bible and Theology.  My Background I dropped out of pursuing an education at 18 years old after graduation from a high school in…

Do you have a faith to die for? I have spent the past week on the shore of a peaceful lake in East Texas, where I pondered the subject of belief and why we believe what we believe when we believe it.  The bottom line is that I found myself believing less but more firmly. What…

Daniel Usengimana is overcoming disabilities one at a time. In a recent letter to NationsU he states: My background is from a humble family in the southern province of Rwanda. Ever since I was a child, I have dreamed about serving God. At the age of 13, I applied as a student to a private…

Dedicated Partner support makes all the difference at NationsUnviersity® and we are dedicated to the success of our students. In order to ensure we are achieving that success, NationsU conducts multiple assessments every year. These metrics include retention rates, graduation rates, satisfaction ratings, course and program completion surveys, and many others. While no university does…

Where do you belong? Those words appeared on my Facebook page earlier this week. They have haunted me ever since I first saw them. Where do I belong? So I ask you the same question, “Where do you belong”? There are so many aspects to this. Do I belong in this community? Do I belong…

Leaving’ This Ole House: My wife and I have spent this week in Alabama cleaning out my brother-in-law’s house. As he can no longer care for himself, he is in hospital and will be moving to a long-term care facility. This sort of activity usually occurs after someone passes. But in this instance, it is…