The Beacon by Elianna Rose Chroniger and Rebecca Olson Hi, I’m Becca! Hi, I’m Ellie! And we are your Beacon editors for the next year. You probably already know me–I did this job two years ago. You probably know me too, but that’s because of my dad, Pastor Ken Chroniger! Life of a pastor’s kid. Everybody knows who you are, even when you have no idea...
What Do I Do Now?
Jun 24, 2014
What Do I Do Now? By Seth Osborn Well, here I am. My last Beacon article. After serving for two years as the editor/most-of-the-time-writer, I’m now at the end. Similarly, I’m at the end of my high school career; I graduated on May 25. And I’m also at the end of a romantic relationship. Actually we broke up just a few hours before I sat...
I’m Being Followed
I’m being followed By Casey Greene Have you ever been “followed” by a Bible verse? No, it’s not literally following you, but suddenly it’s everywhere. You see it on a random poster you never noticed before. Then the pastor speaks on it Sabbath day. A few days later you see it in the passage you just happened to open up to. It’s alarming, and exciting....
…as we forgive others
…as we forgive others By Seth Osborn I’ve never thought of forgiveness as an especially difficult thing to do. Someone does something wrong, they realize it, they say they’re sorry, and the people that were harmed forgive them. Yes, there are times where the offending party does something particularly awful (some of these cases involving illegal acts), and...
We all have a part to play
Mar 21, 2014
We all have a part to play by Seth Osborn As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I love the stage. Acting is one of my favorite things to do. There are a few reasons for this. First, I love just being able to “be someone else.” Transforming into another person for the time I’m on stage is incredibly fun. I doubt I’m alone in that. Next, I like to...
Who are we trying to please?
Feb 21, 2014
Who are we trying to please? by Seth Osborn Question time! Who of you loves God? I hope most of you are raising your hands. Okay, you can put them down. Now for the next one: How many of you live completely and utterly for God, regardless of whatever situation you might happen to be in? Oof. There are a lot fewer hands up for that one. As a matter of...