Traveling over 8,700 miles to India, to live and work amongst the Dalits, a people group considered “the untouchables” by the rest of their native country, is not something one does on a whim.

“’The A Team’ came from an experience I had when I did a gig at a homeless shelter,” says songwriter Ed Sheeran of the song.

One might have argued last year that the internet explosion of "Gangnam Style" signified the possibility that the end of the world was drawing nigh, as it didn't seem possible for the world to fall into a lower place.

You’ve probably heard about “Citizen Kane.” It’s one of those “classic” films everyone talks about but isn’t your top pick for Friday night. 

One small band is making a big impact, one album sale at a time. VOTA...is partnering, in 2013, with Tiny Hands International to help prevent human trafficking overseas.

Poor, poor Jack. All he wanted to do was save his family and perhaps impress the princess.

While the month of February is a time that tends to bring to mind the significance of love, it can be difficult to maintain the same passion and focus the rest of the year.

ONCOURSE readers can get in on the chance to win some amazing prizes connected to the hit History Channel miniseries "The Bible."

Over 21,000,000 people have viewed the awesome people in the "People are Awesome" video and over 100,000 think they are, well--Awesome!

Boundary Five: Further Physical Contact

Who could have guessed that a little private ceremony held 84 years ago with only 270 in attendance would explode into a massive media monstrosity that draws millions of viewers and billions of tweets?

In this edition of ONCOURSE Unboxed, we'll take a closer look at living a life less plastic--letting go of images of perfection and embracing the life we've been given.

What a way to engage a teen audience during Valentine season--with the release of a totally original, never before conceived movie that connects a soapy teen romance with supernatural teen powers.

Last October, near Halloween, for high school group we had a Zombie Night.

A Guy's Review of "Les Miserables": Went to the movies with my wife. We saw this obscure movie I never had hear of, some French foreign film.

Have you checked out the new CBS show called "Elementary"? It's a modern remix of the classic literary character Sherlock Holmes and the amazing powers of deduction he and his sober sidekick Watson use to solve seemingly unsolvable mysteries.

I'm taking a class on feature film scriptwriting. My professor diligently drills the importance of a logline--a one- to- two-sentence description of a story idea.

"I've thought of suffering like a thunderstorm," says Jeromy Deibler, songwriter and musician for the band FFH (Far From Home).

Sometimes I worry that ____________________. How would you fill in this blank?

Of course the big screen release of “The Hobbit” is something that I would describe as a slice of heaven.

Do you know about a guy named Juvenal? Probably not, because he lived almost 2,000 years ago in Rome.

"As long as you live in the past, you'll never find your future..."

Five years ago you set new standards--cringe worthy acting, shirtless men with 8-packs and gripping dialogue that include such praiseworthy lines as...

Fifty years and 26 movies ago, our moviemaking forefathers brought forth on this continent a new series of action movies, conceived by Ian Fleming and dedicated to the proposition that not all men are created equal--

Steven Curtis Chapman...has begun to celebrate and find the sweetness in the true meaning of Christmas again--inspiring him to, with his music, embrace and share the JOY.

Bytes of Christmas JOY with Steven Curtis Chapman

Waking up Christmas morning when I was 15, a couple of things immediately became evident.

Let some of the top names in Christian music fill your playlists with holiday tunes--some familiar, some new--and your hearts with Christmas cheer this year.

Some things in life are good together. Peanut butter and jelly. A horse and a carriage. A beach and a sandcastle.

In the beginning, there was SWAG. Then came YOLO. And now move over SWAG-YOLO, because now there is--

And I came home
Like a stone
And I fell heavy into your arms...

Boundary Four: Hold Close and Kiss

Social media has become an avid role in daily life, and it is difficult to imagine life without it.

“Waaah. It's not faaaair!!!” wailed my 7-year-old when his sense of justice was greatly offended.

A look back on September as a month that represents the freedom to make choices.

wall•flow•er [wawl-flou-er] / noun / A person who, because of shyness, unpopularity, or lack of a partner, remains at the side at a party or dance.

Boundary Three: Put Arms Around

Bullying memories remain so vividly in our minds, don't they?

Boundary Two: Holding Hands

Boundary One: Friendly Looks and Smiles

Since 1989, Jim Sonefeld has slammed the sticks, snares and cymbals for the popular mainstream band Hootie & the Blowfish.

From the slow and sauntering stroll of summer, the quick and brisk pace of the school year seems horribly daunting.

Have you ever had a breath-holding contest? On the count of three, all heads dip beneath the surface of the swimming pool water, cheeks puff and movements cease.

At some point finding a way of escape became my sole focus.

For most bands, it's a mark that you've officially "made it" when you've got a hit radio single, plenty of positive press and a jam-packed tour schedule where nomadic living is essentially the new normal.

Inspired by the sold-out-for-Christ life of 15-year-old McKenzie Noelle Wilson, worship band Eleven 22 penned many of the songs for their latest album, entitled The Reason Deluxe Edition, released in May, 2012.

Wild guess, but the dads in our lives probably have enough neckties. This year, consider giving him something he'll really appreciate--time.

I watched in confusion as water poured out the base of the flower pot.

I first met my adopted grandma when my family moved across the street from her house.

"The sanctuary lights dim, the keyboardist has appeared out of nowhere and is now playing softly..."

Reflections on spiritual disciplines and faith in practice.

Your Easter Basket is no place for a bunch of guilt. Instead, let it overflow with the love of God and His amazing gift of hope found in Jesus, and enjoy it--freely!

How would you live if you couldn't die?

The Wednesday Rule states, "If you are asked to go on a date after Wednesday for that upcoming weekend, the answer is no." 

The Man: St. Patrick
The Location: Ireland
The Date: Between 387 - 461 A.D.

Have you wondered what the Devil would look like if he took human form? If he did, what would he be doing?

Answer the question: Will God ever leave or forsake me?

Even St. Valentine, the guy on which we base February 14th traditions, understood that "true love isn't worried about proving itself; love simply loves."

Today, Nate Onstott is known as "a force to be reckoned with, infectious with passion and energy," but this was not always his story.

"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news...." (Isaiah 52:7, NIV).

A desire to be of service to others, especially the materially poor, is a recurring theme among short-term missions alumnae.

A recent blog post challenged readers to consider what they'd tell their teen selves now that they're older.

The joy of ringing in the new year comes with a ton of celebratory noise and hoopla--naturally! But somewhere in the midst of it all, as 2012 comes in, can we find even an hour of silence?

Word Entertainment artists give OC readers a insider-look into their holiday celebrations, fave memories and more.

Participating in the annual church Christmas pageant gave me the erroneous impression that the humble barn where Jesus was born was a quiet setting. The crowning moment of each December's extravaganza was the Nativity scene.

I'm often asked to explain what childhood sexual abuse does to a person. My initial response may seem odd, but it typically starts with this analogy: It is like caging a bird that is meant to be free.

Torry stars as head of IT in behind the scenes parody of "The Office" for Taylor Swift video.

Let’s take a moment to salute the real hero in the music world: Christmas music.

Move over, Chuck Norris. You’ve been Tebowed, my roundhouse kicking friend!

I've never missed a family holiday until this year. I'm not complaining much. Instead of celebrating it with family around the table covered with the usual mouth-watering dishes, I'll be traveling from Paris to Munich.

As Christians, we are called to contentment, even when things don't go our way.

When you're getting into trouble and thinking, I hope I don't get caught, there are people praying that you do.

Amber Weigand-Buckley, editor, previews the Fall 2011 issue which is focused on Campus Missions. Use this video as a resource highlight for your group or class.

"If you can do something to change someone's life, don't be afraid to speak up. God can give you the words to say."

This year, I wore a costume for the first time in my life.

When someone says to you, "Tell the truth," what runs through your mind? Maybe your first reaction is something like, "Uh oh, what did I do?"

Mathew 19:26, a popular verse among Christians, reads, “…with God all things are possible” (NIV).

From The Story of Your Life by Matthew West and Angela Thomas

Un pour tous, tous pour un! If your French speaking skills are a bit rusty, this is translated inversely as All for one, and one for all!

Lord, what am I doing here? This is just one of the many questions Tyler Morey found himself asking after only a few weeks on the campus of Clemson University in South Carolina, a school 15 hours away from his Wisconsin home.

When Jill was little, she would often play at a neighbor's house. One such day, a man who was visiting her neighbor quietly led Jill into another room and sexually abused her. Here are some questions you might be asking if you are victim.

Last school year, 12-year-old Hannah Mason started a Youth Alive (YA) club at Garret Elementary School in her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama.

If I was just another dusty record on the shelf,
Will you blow me off and play me like everybody else?  --"Stereo Hearts"

Graci Phillips was only 7 when her cousin, Rachel Scott, was matyred for Jesus as the first victim in the 1999 Columbine High School Massacre. Eight years later, Graci found herself in battle when she decided the porn magazines in a local convenience store needed to take a hike.

Here are some of Jeff Devoll's practical ideas for making your SYATP event a success and taking that momentum beyond the pole.

“I never set out to be a speaker or painter....” says Eric Timm, nationally known Jesus painter and speaker.

By now, you have probably heard some of the classic Chuck Norris facts, right?

Students reflect on the events on 9/11 and how that forever changed a generation.

If you were over the age of 6 or 7 in 2001, you most likely remember the first reports of the terrorist attacks and hearing many ask this question: Where was God and what was He doing on that day?

The sound of gunshots ripped through the night air, alerting Eva to trouble.

School is back, and you've been served up nine months of papers, projects and performance evaluations!

Quick test for you: There are two cowboys in the kitchen. Which one is the real cowboy? The one on the range.

I was sixteen, I was invincible and I was on my first Ambassadors in Mission (AIM) trip.

As a kid, I spent the sunny months exploring the woods around my house, barefoot, snacking on watermelon.

You're just a click away from watching the 1972 film that continues to change thousands of lives all over the world.

When I graduated high school and could no longer attend Fine Arts Festival as a participant, I began my six-year campaign as a Fine Arts Nationals volunteer...

In August, students from around the nation will converge in one place to put their God-given gifts to the ultimate test...

It's one degree on a Wednesday morning in January, and Reggie Dabbs is climbing into a church van for a day of public school assemblies in Michigan.

Christians are sometimes described as narrow-minded people who claim that anyone who does not believe as they do will be punished forever.

Have you ever awakened to morning sunlight glaring through your window?