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The Altar
Spring 2026
“When Heaven Meets the Quad”
Revival, research & the rhythms of a praying campus
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Spring 2026 — Deep Dive
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“This spring, something shifted on our campus. Prayer rooms that used to sit empty now overflow at midnight. Students who came to study are leaving changed...”
— Pastor Caleb, Editor-in-Chief
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Revival nights, a new prayer room & summer send-off
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Morning devotional: “Be still and know” — Psalm 46
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Field report from Manila & this month's prayer focus
Friday FiveMay 29, 2026
Graduation testimonies & what's coming this summer
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Photo EssayMidnight in the Prayer Room
A photographer spent 40 nights documenting the campus prayer movement. The images speak for themselves.
Spring 2026 · p. 20
InterviewQ&A with Dr. Imani Okoye
A neuroscientist on faith, wonder, and why the brain is wired for worship.
Spring 2026 · p. 52
MissionsFrom the Field: Manila
Three students spent a summer serving in the Philippines. They came home with more than photos.
Spring 2026 · p. 44
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