Choosing Church in College

You’re immersed in Christian college–surrounded by Christian professors, Christian peers, the study of God’s word, weekly if not daily chapel services and education that is decidedly Christian. The argument could be made that church, in addition to this...

Getting Ready for College Move-In Day

  If you’re college bound for the first time this fall you’re probably counting down the days until you move out of your parents’ home and into your dorm room! You may be experiencing a wide range of emotions—from excitement to nervousness to uncertainty to the...

Is Christian College Right for Me?

  Discouraging statistics about faith in the college years are easy to find. A recent internet search on the subject revealed that only 12% of 18 to 23-year-olds profess to be evangelical Christians, and that 75% of professing Christians will abandon their faith...

Practicing Contentment

All of us feel it from time to time. Restlessness. Discontent. Disappointment. Sadness that life isn’t going the way we’d always imagined. Maybe you feel less-than-fulfilled with friendships or desire to be in a relationship but haven’t met “the right one” yet....

Finals Week Do’s and Don’t

  Finals week is stressful; there is no way around it! After an entire semester of studying, your already tired brain is required to push through a demanding week, calling to mind information from the entire semester. Final exams often account for a large...

Are You Flourishing?

Flourish: (verb) to thrive; to grow luxuriantly; to prosper; to be fully engaged and energized; to be in a state of production; to reach the height of development and influence The Opposite. As the school year nears an end it’s no surprise that some students are...