As I’m writing this some of us have survived our Midterms while others are still cramming for them and fall break is just on the horizon. The middle of the semester marks a transition into harder papers, the projects coming up that we don’t feel ready for, and the dreaded final exam week. As college …
The Importance of Being in a Small Group
Hey girl! Have you ever felt overwhelmed after walking into a room filled with tons of people? Or confused by questions you have while studying your Bible? Or maybe you feel unheard…unseen…isolated. At Delight we use small groups to provide a place for every woman to feel connected, ask questions, learn answers, and meet a …
Peace in the Uncertainty
“The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; it’s effect will be quietness and confidence forever.” Isaiah 32:17 NIV I know that right now it seems like life is filled with disappointments. It’s easy to doubt God when everything was going according to plan and suddenly all of the opportunities and the daily flow of …
Dear Delight Community: Do Not Be Afraid
Dear GVSU Delight Community, I’m not quite sure what God wants me to say right now, but I know He wants me to say something, so here I go. First off, what has happened to our country in a matter of one week? To the world? Schools have closed down, restaurants aren’t open, there’s no …
How to Trust God with Your Future
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.Romans 15:13 Some of us know exactly God’s desires for our lives. We’re here at Grand Valley State University, studying our hearts out in classes …
Why You Should Attend Delight this Semester
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. -Psalm 37:4 If you’re reading this, you might be searching for a Christ-centered community at Grand Valley State University, or maybe you’ve already found one. Our hearts naturally yearn to be around others who know Jesus because this allows us …
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For the Girl Who Lets Her Emotions Get the Best of Her
“In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” Ephesians 4:26-27 For most of us, our gut reaction to tough situations is to become defensive toward others, ourselves, and even God. Yeah, I said it. Sometimes we get …
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Choosing Joy
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. -Nehemiah 8:10 If you’re like me, you might catch yourself feeling down by the small things. You …
Preparing to Study
and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—Exodus 31:3 Where do you fuel up before studying? Studying is part of our daily lives as college students. When do you find yourself the least motivated? Feel the most sluggish? What do you …
Where Are You Hiding?
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.-Psalm 32:7 It’s spooky season! Who doesn’t love a cool day in October? Pumpkins are carved, candy is eaten, and costumes are worn. After that Halloween party, did you ever take your costume off? What scares you (besides ghosts …
