Category Archives: Pressing On

Michael Gonzalez tells the story of a 16-year-old boy in Guanajuato, Mexico, who refused to let tough economic circumstances destroy his vision for a better future . . .

Enoch Poon’s childhood and youth sound like the story line of a Hollywood script: political drama, family separation, dire circumstances, a wealthy benefactor and then a new life in a distant land. Still, Poon, the president of Innovative International LLC, does not dwell on the hardships. He counts his blessings and points to God’s goodness.

The biggest challenge Suzanne Davis will face this week is lack of resources – the same challenge she faced last week and the week before. It turns out that growing a business school on a shoestring is like trying to feed a crowd of 5,000 on five loaves and two fish. Still, a surprising twist brought aboutContinue reading “Five loaves, two fish, and a start up: The Briner School of Business marks its first six months”

“Shocked.” That’s how Jonathan, recalls his response to the book Radical by David Platt. An equally powerful sequel to that shock came just 14 days later.

Don’t be fooled by Katherine Nally’s gentle grandmotherly demeanor and cautious walk with a cane. Her iron will and perseverance pack a powerful punch. Last May, at age 88, the Louisville (KY) resident crossed the commencement stage at Campbellsville University in her hometown to receive her bachelor’s degree. The triumph ended a journey she began nearlyContinue reading “Portrait of persistence: 88-year-old graduate finishes what she started decades ago”

“ Nor could a classroom facilitate the level of creativity Ethan and Gabriella demonstrated over the summer as the students studied a common parasite that causes malaria.”

Even as Shuto slogged his way painstakingly through mastery of the English language, his curiosities in other areas soared.