Messy Oaks by John Roland

19/04/2026

“The Varsity Jacket Trap: Why True Leadership Is About Serving, Not Strutting”

1 Timothy 3:1-14 1. Introduction: The Allure of the Title In our modern “look-at-me” culture, we are obsessed with street credit. We love the prestige of a title and the swagger that co…

31/03/2026

Samford’s impact continues to earn national recognition. The Wall Street Journal ranks Samford among the top 10 universities in the country in three key areas, each a reflection of our strategic vision in action:

🔴 #3 in Career Preparation — Graduates who are ready to lead from day one
🔵 #5 in Most Recommended — A student experience people are eager to share
🔴 #7 in Student Learning Opportunities — Meaningful, hands-on learning at every step

These distinctions are just a glimpse of the momentum highlighted in our 2025 Annual Report. Explore how Samford continues to shape students for lives of impact: http://ms.spr.ly/6185QqO81.

21/03/2026

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02/03/2026

2 months to go!
The 14th Annual RACE for the Orphans 5K in downtown Newnan is coming soon. Register today to run or walk on May 2nd and help adopting families bring their children HOME. Sign up now!

https://racefortheorphans.org

01/03/2026

The “All In” Challenge: 4 Surprising Lessons on Reconciliation from a 2,000-Year-Old Letter

Philemon 1:17-20 1. The “All In” Paradox We often witness what it means to be “all in” for a temporary cause. On college campuses like Samford, you’ll see students drenched …

27/02/2026

Since day one, the mission of RACE for the Orphans has been to Raise Awareness, Compassion, and Education about the needs of orphans in America and around the world, and to provide financial assistance to adopting families. At the same time, we strive to provide a professional event experience for participants of all ages and levels, including elite runners. Through the generous support of our sponsors and donors, we are able to give significant cash awards and prizes to top finishers and schools.
Please sign up and help us spread the word…thank you!

https://racefortheorphans.org

23/02/2026

The Power of “Perhaps”: Why Your Hardest Seasons Are Never Wasted

Philemon 1:15-16 The Wisdom of the Marker Whenever I travel alone, I find myself pulling over to read historical markers. There is a profound stillness in standing before a sign in the middle of a …

23/02/2026

Character Profile Portfolio: Finding Purpose in the “Perhaps”

Philemon 1:15-16 1. Introduction: The Perspective of the Tapestry When we are in the midst of a crisis, life rarely looks like a finished masterpiece. Instead, it resembles the backside of a tapest…

21/02/2026

A pillar of the university’s core curriculum, Biblical Foundations is a course all undergraduate students take to lay the groundwork for the rest of their studies—examining the entire narrative of Scripture, exploring the theological and ethical themes, and learning how the Bible is indispensabl...

19/02/2026

“... if we are willing, the experience of grief can deepen and widen our ability to participate in life. We can become more grateful for the gifts we have been given, more open-handed in our handling of the events of life, more sensitive to the whole mysterious process of life, and more trusting in our adventure with God.”– "Tracks of a Fellow Struggler"