Author: Emily Selby

Have you ever been hurt so badly that it takes everything in you to try and forgive? If that is you, here is an aid to help you try and overcome that problem. Forgiveness can be so freeing and is an important step to implement into our lives.

Why is it so crucial to forgive? As Christians, we should be striving for peace in our relationships. This doesn’t mean that there won’t ever be drama, but we should be willing and striving to let go of things in order to live at peace. When we aren’t willing to forgive, we are assuming all responsibility of carrying that pain and hurt with us instead of handing it to God. Why would we want to carry pain and hurtful feelings around with us when we have a gracious God who is more than willing to carry those things for us? 

One thing that makes letting go so hard is the feeling of not being in control. We want to assume the role of making sure the other person(s) gets the “punishment” that they deserve. That punishment is not ours to give, no matter how much we want it to be. It is not our job to ensure that the person that hurt you “gets what they deserve.” God tells us that He will take care of what needs to be done so that we don’t have to. We don’t need to worry about making sure the other person pays for what they have done. 

“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” 

ROMANS 12:19 NIV 

By: Emily Selby

It has been an honor for all of us at the Pulse to bring you campus news content. We are excited for a break during the summer, but will no doubt miss seeing everyone around campus. We wanted to put together a small summary of what we loved most about working on the Pulse in case you might be interested in joining our team next fall!

Emily – Managing Editor and Writer

I have loved being able to write and edit for the Pulse this year. As a transfer student, it was a great way for me to be able to feel involved in different aspects of campus life that I otherwise might have missed. I had the amazing opportunity to practice leadership and writing skills which I am very passionate about. Though our team got a little smaller for spring semester, it was truly a joy to be able to work with other writers and develop our skills together. Working with other writers and establishing goals together was one of my favorite aspects of working on the Pulse team. If you have any interest in writing, interviewing, or editing, this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door. I cannot wait until next fall to get started again. I have big plans for the Pulse next year.

Sarah – Copy Editor and Writer

My favorite part of being in the Pulse is the writing experience. Every 2 week I got the opportunity to write a story for the college to read and copy edit all of the other stories. Working with the Pulse has boosted my confidence in writing and sharing what I wrote. Besides learning about writing techniques, I learned more about the school and other people. I didn’t know much about SAU sports before, but now I am rooting for our university’s teams. Also, every time I interviewed someone for a story, I felt I was becoming more professional. I am thankful to be a part of the Pulse and I look forward to being a part of it next semester.  

Merry – Writer

Writing for the Pulse has been a tremendous honor and privilege for me as I have been blessed with the opportunity to share the stories of my fellow students, faculty, and staff. I have grown more confident in my writing abilities and learned what works and what does not work for me as a writer. This has also been a fantastic opportunity for me to work with a team of like-minded individuals who challenge me to work harder, write better, and think outside the box. Most importantly, this opportunity has helped me realize that I can use my voice and writing to uplift others and discuss topics I am passionate about. That, by far, has been my favorite part of writing for the Pulse — I am so blessed to speak with, learn about, and share the stories of so many different people. It has been an opportunity for me to step outside of my own limited perspective and to focus on the diverse perspectives of others. 

Grace is something that I really want to work on for myself and I want to talk about it here first. So, what is confident grace? I would describe this as showing grace in a confident manner. This can be shown in two ways: giving grace without substituting your confidence and exhibiting confidence without substituting grace. 

In this post, I want to share the words that I hope to implement more into my everyday life. I love the idea of starting fresh and making some important and necessary changes when needed. 

GENEROUS GRACE 

What is generous grace? One of the areas that I hope to work on this year is giving the grace that I want to receive. I oftentimes find myself being quick to anger or frustrated with others when they act in a way that I don’t understand. Even when they are in the wrong, I am aiming to adjust my reactions so that I can improve my own life. I won’t have to answer for anyone else’s actions but my own, so I want to act accordingly.

Grace is something that we can give to those that might not deserve it, but it can help us from keeping all of those feelings of frustration from destroying us. There will always be people and things that frustrate us, but we don’t have to let them dictate our lives. 

I hope this post was beneficial in giving you encouragement to overcome your own frustrations as well. Choose grace, kindness, and love whenever possible. 

By: Emily Selby

Why should you join the Pulse? 

You should join the Pulse if you are interested in journalism, writing, or just broadening your experiences. As a writer on the Pulse, you will have opportunities to interview peers and faculty, write engaging stories, and get to know other like-minded writers. If any of this interests you, it may be worth your while to join our team. 

How has the Pulse helped you to use your voice? 

The Pulse has helped me use my voice by encouraging the broadening of my worldview. I am able to write about topics and events that I am interested in and can use my voice to help others. 

Feeling heard is so important. How does working on the Pulse make you feel heard? 

Working on the Pulse makes me feel heard in that I feel like I am able to speak my mind. While no one will agree with everything that is said, I have the ability to feel heard because I am encouraged to write and share. I feel as if my stance on a topic truly matters and that everyone should be able to speak up when needed. 

What opportunities has the Pulse given you that you might not have had otherwise? 

One of the opportunities that the Pulse has given me is getting out of my comfort zone. Without the Pulse, I wouldn’t necessarily talk to the different professors that I have interviewed. It is also growing my leadership skills as I work as the editor and lead short meetings every week. There are dozens of opportunities at the Pulse, from learning to be a better writer to broadening your worldview.