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In this issue

President's Reflection

Shirley A. Mullen '76

If you are a Houghton graduate, you are more than likely living a more interesting and adventurous life than you ever expected. The culture tells us that education is about getting a job. At Houghton, education is about getting a life.
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Featured Articles

Why ordinary matters

Deborah A. Johnson '11

As I contemplate the months that followed my graduation from Houghton, my thoughts turn to my fellow classmates and to alumni from years past.
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Sacred sharing

Kate Ambrose '08

I’ve been wrestling recently with a variety of texts, conversations and narratives in order to come to a place of greater understanding regarding the historic figure of Jesus.
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New world of opportunities

Brenda VanHorn '00

Like so many people, I didn’t start out with a specific career in mind. An abiding interest in history and a love of travel eventually fostered an interest in international trade.
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Living vision

Shelley (Smith '93) Noyes

Reverend Dr. Harry L. Thomas Jr. ’65, director of Come Alive Ministries International and co-founder of the nation’s largest Christian music festival, The Creation Festival, walked out on the stage in Morocco and saw 3,000 Muslims in tuxes.
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Life’s persistent questions

Brian Reitnour

As a 17-year-old college freshman, I was convinced that I was going to play professional baseball. I discovered, though, that when a 5 foot 10 inch 150-pound kid says something like this out loud he’s bound to get some interesting looks.
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To love, equip, and empower

Danielle Brenon '12 and Jeff Babbitt '96

“We never thought we’d be here this long,”reflects Mark Cerbone ’78. In 1992, Mark and his wife, Diann, had moved to a farmhouse in Western New York for what they thought would be a one-year stay ...
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