Peace with God:

Peace with God: Gives you great security so you give life to others.
Piece of God: Leaves you insecure so you are so needy that you suck the life out of others.

Peace with God: Will lead you to make Jesus’ name great while you are at UNC.
Piece of God: Leads you to an addiction of making your name great while at UNC.

Peace with God: Leads to rest.
Piece of God: Leads to great stress.

Peace with God: Leads to loving others.
Piece of God: Leads to looking for others to love you even in your showing love to them.

Peace with God: Leads you to look at your future with open hands.
Piece of God: Leads you to approach the next four years with desperation looking for academic success to give you life.

Romans 5:1 “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Sunday, August 22- Come find our table at Fall Fest
Tuesday, August 24- Survey Tables all over campus
Tuesday, August 24- Freshmen Picnic, 5:30 at Ram’s Head Plaza
Thursday, August 26- Weekly Meeting, 7:30 in Carroll 111
Saturday, August 28- Pig Pickin/Hoe Down, 6:00 Carrboro Town Commons

On behalf of the staff and students leaders of Cornerstone, we all look forward to meeting you soon!

- Miles O’Neill

In light of all the feedback we received from students, Dr. J.D. Greear, pastor of the Summit Church, came to campus to continue the discussion and respond to students’ most common objections. He briefly shared some of his own story of why he is a Christian. J.D. then opened the floor to students for a time of Q&A. Some tough, yet great questions were asked about Christianity. You can read J.D.’s thoughts on the night in his blog post.

Below are a few of the students’ questions…

- “Doesn’t Christianity oppress women?”
- “How do you explain the differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament?”
- “Is it permissible to pick-and-choose which passages to follow within the Bible?”
- “Why do we need to believe in God?”
- “How can you trust the validity of the Bible?”
- “What happens to people who have never heard of Jesus or the Christian God?”

Here are some excerpts from the kvetching board on why UNC students are not Christians…

- “Altruistic ideas have not passed down from the Bible, but those of inequality and hierarchy.”
- “I’m a firm believer in my own religion.”
- “I don’t need to be.”
- “Organized religion only leads to wars and persecution.”
- “Because I read the Bible.”
- “My mom is Jewish.”
- “I don’t believe in God.”
- “I struggle with truly believing that I need God.”
- “I can have a community of love without having a religion or depending on a god.”

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This will be a bit weighty so beware!  8 years ago, life came crashing down for me while living in East Asia.  While living in a small apartment in the middle of the most populated country on earth, I did not know it at the time, but i started having panic attacks .  Life unraveled in fear, loneliness, despair and pain in such a horrific way that it is both hard to even remember and certainly hard to put into words.  Many of you have heard me tell the stories over the years so i won’t belabor you more now.

Over the ensuing 8 years, life hasn’t been perfect, but it has been manageable.  I have been on a medication for anxiety/depression that has helped for the most part.  Some of you that know me well know that still, every semester, there are several times when i get hit with some weird symptoms that i can only explain as extreme exhaustion, even flu-like, but they always coincide with some sort of major stress overload in my environment, heart and mind.  This past fall it got quite frequent.  Every 2 or 3 weeks i was sidelined in bed for 2-3 days feeling miserable, depressed and scared as to what was happening to me.  After some thinking, praying and getting some advice, i decided to stop the medication that i had been taking for 7 years…or at least slowly wean off.  (these things take time to get out of your system if you were not aware)  It took me about 3 months of slowly cutting dosages to be completely off.  They were three months of hell starting last October.  However, if those months were hell….then the 6 weeks that have ensued after being off the medication have been purgatory….(not sure about the analogy, but sufficed to say it has been even worse!)

At this point i have been diagnosed with something called ‘adrenaline fatigue’.  It seems that i have lived at such a high level of stress and performance for so long- all the things i do on campus, 3 kids, running marathons, being a constant thinker and ‘type A’ personality- and then getting off a major medication which stressed my body again….my body has essentially said “enough! you need to take a break and figure things out….and I am going to make you by making you feel so crappy you can’t do anything…. ” (if my body could talk….or more likely, that is what God has said to me).  Anyways, when your body runs on stress it produces adrenaline all the time.  Finally your adrenal system can get ‘maxed’ out and shut down and not provide the energy hormones that you need to live healthily….that is what has happened.  My blood pressure is way down, my testosterone level is 25% of what it should be, my core temperature is low, i have headaches every single day and i am fatigued all the time.

I need to make some changes!  Obviously.  And i am now doing so.  So back to me not being around….since spring break and for the rest of the current semester i am taking a leave of absence.  i have canceled most everything that i do with the intent of resting and getting to health.  I am seeing a counselor to help me understand more about the ways that i process stress.  I am on a ridiculously healthy diet.  I am taking mouth fulls of vitamins and supplements ever day.  I am sleeping, reading, fishing and getting massages every week!  Sounds like it is a more fun and enjoyable process than it is believe me!  The doctor says she will have me feeling normal again in within three months.  That has been a word of hope that i have needed in the midst of despair.  However, like i said, i need to make some changes.  She can get my body back on track, but it will all come crashing down again unless i head this great roadblock of God’s painful grace in my life.

Performance, size, impact, growth, big, powerful, fast- these are all words that consume me being in the forefront of my mind constantly in every area of my life. They are the first words i think about when it comes to my part in what i want to happen at UNC and in general in my life.  I have at times been intollerant and frustrated with the antithesis of those words.  Small, slow, weak, regression- those words and indeed personality types are a bane to me if i am honest.  And yet, that is where/who i find myself to be at present.  Helpless, slow, weak, small- would all characterize my present emotions and in many ways my present impact laying in bed at home.

I am being challenged in a book that i am presently reading called ‘Margins’.  Why is bigger better?  Why is faster more desirable?  Why is power better than weakness.  I have been honest with you over the years that in marriage those opposites between Emme and I have caused conflict.  I have tried to force her to settle more comfortably into my mold and do things faster, bigger, more powerfully….  She has not acquiesced and i am thankful to God for a model of one who is so different than me and has so much health in those differences!

Yes, progress is desirable at some level.  Reaching more students at UNC is better than less at some level.  But at what expense?  What are true signs of health and growth.  Just because a ministry is large or growing does not guarantee its ‘goodness’.  There are some very suspect large ministries in the world that are like i said ’suspect’ at best and outright dangerous at worse.  So in our culture, why is big always better?  Why is powerful always promoted?  Why is up-front better than behind?

These are just questions that i find myself asking presently as i work through the 2nd hardest period of my life to date.  If you would commit to pray for me, i would be very grateful.  I am being taught by the Lord to be needy and not self-sufficient and asking for help is not easy for me.  Pray that God would give me deep rest of the soul.  I need  to find a deeper quiet place connected more healthily to him from which to live life, lead a ministry, love my family and be at peace.  Thanks for those of you that labored to read to the end.

blessings, miles

The purpose of everytarheel.com is to be a safe place for UNC students to explore issues about college, life, and what it might be like to know God. There was a great response and interest from students about the site. Our mascots got some public exposure in the Daily Tar Heel newspaper and a professor in a Global Evangelism class asked all of his students to visit the site as a great example of using the media for evangelism.

Below is one of numerous emails we received from students:
“Hey my name is ________, somebody gave me a flier for this site today; just wanted to say as a non-Christian, this is a great site. I have spent quite a bit of time on here today. Do you guys do personal meetings or anything of the sort? Don’t worry, I am not some militant atheist looking to pick a fight. I just have some questions. Thank you.”

Through the website, an interest was sparked for this student that has led to an opportunity for us to personally meet with him and have a conversation that otherwise may not have happened. Know that God has worked and still is working through everytarheel.com.

Although our week of pubbing the site is over, please continue to refer other students to the site, and check it out yourself if you haven’t already. And share any other cool stories, responses, or feedback from everytarheel.com in the comments section below. Thanks!

Below is a compiled list of all the housing options Cornerstone students (and staff) have available this summer. They are organized in the order they were submitted to us. If you were unable to email us in time, feel free to post your housing info and contact info in the comments. Hope this is helpful!

House Info: A 4 bedroom apartment in Chapel Ridge.
Contact Info: Lauren Wordsworth (wordswor@email.unc.edu)

House Info: 209a Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro NC. Price is negotiable because house is unfurnished (other than appliances). Available from beginning of June until mid-August
Contact Info: Will Morrel (wmorrel@email.unc.edu)

House Info: A spot in a double room for lease for this summer. The house is 121 North Street and the rent is $432/month!
Contact Info: Katie King (kingkj@email.unc.edu)

House Info: 2 Marilyn Lane, about a 15 minute walk to campus. 6 bedroom (one room can be shared), 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen. Living room, etc. totally furnished (58 inch tv too!) and bedrooms can be furnished! Rent is around 430 but email to ask because can definitely be lowered! Lots of spaces are available! Landlord is great, utilities totally taken care of! Safe street!
Contact Info: Jenna Barto (jbarto@email.unc.edu)

House Info: Come live in the DomeCave for the summer! We’ve got 7-8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room (furnished), and a kitchen. Cost will depend on the amount of people. With 7 people, about $400 per person per month. The F bus stops in front of the house, and Harris Teeter, Weaver Street Market, Wendy’s, and the park are in walking distance. *Bonus, you may get to meet Bridgette the Midget at no extra cost, but no guarantees…
Contact Info: Dustin Smith (smithwdustin@gmail.com)

House Info: I’m looking for a female to sublet my room in a four bedroom/three bathroom house. It’s walking/biking distance to campus, plus there’s a nearby bus stop. Also easy access to Franklin Street and Carrboro. The bathroom is shared, but with only one other girl. Rent is $385/month, plus utilities. There’s also a parking spot available, and room furnishings are negotiable. The room would be available early May-mid August.
Contact Info: Emma Clark (ekclark@email.unc.edu)

House Info: Great 5 bedroom house at 508 Church Street, just 2 or 3 blocks behind Franklin Street. You and your friends can rent the whole house, or if you just want one bedroom that is fine too (but all 5 bedrooms are up for subleasing). Lots of living space, plenty of parking, and big backyard with basketball goal. Available all of June and July.
Contact Info: Liza Page (ewpage@email.unc.edu)

House Info: Spacious double room five minutes from campus on 417A Hillsborough Street! Comes with two large closets, twin size bed, desk, and own bathroom with curtain- available for the entire summer for just $460 + utilities per month!
Contact Info: Burcu Bozkurt (Burcu.Bozkurt023@gmail.com)

House Info: 1 bedroom in a four bedroom, 2 story end unit townhouse, 113A Stephens St. 5 minute walk to campus, large rooms, big living room & kitchen, laundry, back deck, front porch, share a bathroom with only one other person, live with 3 great girls, $625/month, price negotiable, available June-December
Contact Info: Amy Gwynn (amygwynn@gmail.com)

House Info: 2 bedroom unfurnished apt a the Verge. Only occupant so only one bedroom is leased. W/D in apartment. $575/month includes all utilities (cable & internet as well) Need sublease for June and July. Lease ends in July.
Contact Info: Lindsey Mason (mmlindse@email.unc.edu)

House Info: I am trying to sublease 2 bedrooms in a beautiful townhouse this summer (June, July, and possibly August) that is a 5 minute walk from Franklin St. and only 10 minutes to campus! The bedrooms will both be unfurnished; there is a large living room, kitchen, and dining area, as well as a front porch and back deck for relaxing. There are four total bedrooms in the house, two upstairs which share a bathroom and two downstairs that also share a bathroom. One parking space is allotted to each bedroom, and the townhouse also has an alarm system inside. There is also a bus stop right outside of the townhouse which serves most major buslines going to campus. I am a rising junior and will be living there all summer to attend nursing school so I’d love to have some great roommates!
Contact Info: Cristina Poveromo (poveromo@email.unc.edu)

House Info: Room is available in a 4 bedroom apartment in Chapel Ridge (3 girls will already be living there for the summer)…already furnished…own separate bathroom…kitchen; living room; patio…$555 with utilities already included…apartment complex has access to a gym, pool, volleyball court, basketball court
Contact Info: Caitlin Sasser (clsasser@email.unc.edu)

House Info: Ladies! Lovely Laurel Ridge two-bedroom, one bath townhouse for rent this summer! Fully furnished, perfect for anyone doing summer school, working a job in CH this summer, or just wants to stick around! With the bedrooms upstairs and spacious living room downstairs, it’s great for entertaining. On two buslines–bus, bike or walk to campus in just minutes. Volleyball court, pool, and tennis courts in complex. BIG discount on rent offered for early applicants!
Contact Info: Kate Hagborg (Kate.Hagborg@gmail.com)

House Info: Live on Cottage Lane for the summer! Great location across from the planetarium off Rosemary. Rent is negotiable. Fully furnished four bedrooms (one massive double), kitchen, dining room, living room and patio.
Contact Info: Tallie Casucci (tcasucci@email.unc.edu)

House Info: My house is on 301 McMasters St. The rate for my room is $375 a month plus utilities. The house has 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. All of the residents are males but it is doubtful any of them will be staying here this summer so there is a possibility for 3 available rooms.
Contact Info: Coby Kavanaugh (kavanaug@email.unc.edu)

House Info: 6 bedroom house off of Pittsboro Street (on Coolidge Street), 8 girls living in the house, 3 are involved in Cornerstone, 5 are involved in InterVarsity. House is walking distance from campus (about 30 minutes from the Pit). The room up for subleasing is a single room with its own bathroom. Rent is $495/ month plus utilities, which are usually around $50/ month. The room is available for May (after exams), June, and July. The women that live here are awesome and truly love the Lord, and it’s just a fun place for the summer!
Contact Info: Lindsey Ochsenreiter (lindsey2@email.unc.edu)

House Info: I live in Ridgehaven Townhomes on Rock Have Road, just off of Smith Level Road. I am looking to sublease one room for $287+utilities (negotiable) a month from May-beginning of August. There are 4 rooms in the house with 2 spacious bathrooms, nice living room and kitchen, and has a patio in the back. The townhomes are on the J busline which stops right outside the complex and it’s a 5-8 minute car drive to campus.
Contact Info: Emily Boone (emboone@email.unc.edu)

House Info: The house itself is available from June 1 until we move in for Fall Semester in mid-August. The location is 408 Cotton St., just off of Church…easy walking to campus. It is normally $485/month for each room, but we are willing to negotiate. It has a front porch and a huge back yard, plenty of parking.
Contact Info: Judson Van Wyk (judsonvw@email.unc.edu)

House Info: 2 bedrooms for rent in Hope Valley Townhouse. One of the bedrooms is a finished basement, which is huge, and the other is upstairs, and is also spacious. Each room has a private bathroom. Asking $400 per month per room, which includes rent and utilities. Great deal in nice place.
Contact Info: Andrew Parrish (andrewmasonparrish@gmail.com)

House Info: I’m trying to sublet my room at 422 W. Cameron from June 1st until the end of summer session (or until August 10ish). It is $520 a month plus utilities, but super close to campus (less than a half mile). My other roommates will be living there as well. There is plenty of parking and a great back deck for summer parties! It is partly furnished. The rent and move-in dates are both negotiable!
Contact Info: Evan Bell (enbell@email.unc.edu)

Cocoa Beach, FL
- Pray for days of physical and spiritual rest away from our normal stresses and distractions.
- Pray for community and relationships to form between all of us.

New Orleans, LA
- Pray for God to work in our hearts to love the city and people of New Orleans.
- Pray that the Gospel will be evident to others through the physical labor and work we are involved in.

New York City, NY
- Pray that God will provide spiritual conversations with students and for the Gospel to be clearly communicated in them.
- Pray that we will develop more trust in God by boldly initiating with others and living outside of our comfort zones.

And for all three trips, pray for safety of travel as we return to Chapel Hill later this week.

No matter where you’re at – whether on one of our trips, at home with family, or doing your own thing with some friends – I hope you have a great time. Looking forward to seeing you all next week!

“For almost 100 years our nation reserved a special day each year to pray for its colleges. God faithfully answered those prayers and America witnessed an era of ongoing revivals and awakenings. Let’s believe God together for another great awakening in this generation. There has never been a greater need than right now. Nearly 100 years later, it’s time to break the silence!” (check out http://www.collegiatedayofprayer.org/ for more details)

Many of the major revivals and Christian movements in church history began on college campuses, and all of those movements began with faithful, unified prayer. God loves to answer such prayers powerfully, and we want to give Him the opportunity to do just that.

So tomorrow, anyone interested is welcome to join us for two prayer events. We’ll be meeting at 8:00am at the flag pole in the middle of the quad to start the day off with prayer, and then meeting again at 5:00pm in the pit to prayer walk all over the campus. Both gatherings will last about 45 minutes.

Download the Prayer Points and Outline that people all over the country will be praying for.

Hope to see you all tomorrow at 8:00am and 5:00pm.

Here’s a quote from this past Thursday’s Weekly Meeting that has the potential to change the way we view our present and our future:

“How you live your life today is how you will live your life, because your life is made up of days.”

Let this statement sink in. What if what the Bible says about Jesus is true?…What if you are more messed-up and rebellious than you realize?…What if you are more loved, wanted, and pursued than you can comprehend?…What if God’s wrath is true?…What if God’s grace is true?…What if Jesus’ death and resurrection really were the most significant events in all of eternity?…
What does that mean for your life today?

Two things that have really stuck out to me from the project were the Christian community and accountability I had there and the relationships I had with my coworkers.  As the summer went on, I began to see my imperfections in light of how beautiful Christ was.  I began to realize that God has created us to not only need Him, but to need fellow believers to continue to be more like Him.  Through the community on Santa Cruz, I was able to appreciate the necessity of Christian fellowship and accountability and see how God calls us to that.  By living with 6 guys in one room all seeking to know Christ and to glorify Christ, I was able to be encouraged and grow out of the strengths and weaknesses of each person.  It provided me a view of how Christian community could and should be.

Also, sharing Christ with others went from an awkward, nerve-racking, once a month (or year) experience to an exciting, purpose driven lifestyle over the span of the project.  Before I went to Santa Cruz, evangelism was something I rarely, if ever did.  Summer project provided me with evangelical training to help me share my faith with confidence and purpose.  As God continued to give me a love for the lost, telling people about what Jesus has done for them became a desire rather than a duty.  I’m not saying that I jump on every opportunity to share the Gospel to everyone now.  I’m just saying that summer project can help you desire that as you start the process of seeing God clearly and people clearly.  So overall, Santa Cruz summer project left me desiring and experiencing intimacy with God more than I ever had before.  I began to understand the importance of Christian community and spreading the Gospel.  I was able to work at a seaside amusement park with a diverse group of Californians.  I was able to see the beauty of God’s creation on the coast of California a block from where I lived.  Sign up for summer project, it will most likely be the best decision you made in 7 years.

Jin Lee
lwjin@email.unc.edu

http://gosummerproject.com/