Having been a good student in high school, I felt confident heading into my first college exam, but increasingly less sure as I scanned through the questions. By the time the test was returned to me later that week I was completely cut down to size. It was in that moment I realized that
Read moreIllness, a crazy-long election, political unrest, job loss, racial tension, financial pressure, loss of life. These are a few of the trials 2020 has surfaced. I’m currently walking alongside several close friends whose lives have been changed by difficult medical diagnoses or painful relational struggles. What’s the most significant...
Read moreHow you heard of the “smart pen” which allows you to keep track of all the notes you’ve ever taken and easily share them with others? Similarly, there is now a “charging backpack” which lets you (and a number of friends) charge your portable device on-the-go. Our lives are definitely full of gadgets. Our dependence
Read moreWhether you are attending school in person this fall, or currently pursuing your degree via remote learning, one thing is certain: education these days has taken on a different feel! In hopes of keeping cases of COVID-19 from rising too dramatically, some colleges have only allowed freshman and seniors back on their campuses. Others have...
Read moreLet’s face it: roommates can be a source of great joy—but also great tension. Over 75% of college freshman live with at least one roommate. If this includes you, it’s possible you may be enjoying genuine friendship with your roomie and having a blast. On the other hand, it’s possible that your living situation is rubbing you wrong and...
Read more“Spiritual formation” has been defined as the process of being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, for the glory of God and the sake of others. In other words, it is a pilgrimage with a clear, specific destination: Christ-likeness. The apostle Paul speaks about this journey when
Read moreYour senior year of high school is full of so many things…taking senior pictures, ordering your cap and gown, sending out graduation announcements, submitting photos, planning parties, senior trips, and on and on! In the midst of it all, you’re probably dreaming of the independence of college. Maybe you already know your next...
Read moreNo one living in 2020 has managed to escape upheaval and change! COVID-19 has shifted our daily routines, and in some cases, drastically disrupted our lives. And college life is no exception. Whether you’re entering college for the first time, or are a returning upperclassman, this fall’s college landscape will look anything but...
Read moreThere will be many things we walk through in this life that are dark and seem nearly hopeless. Life can be really beautiful and really hard—sometimes at the same time. There will be seasons that are dark and confusing, and other seasons that just feel long and full of endless waiting. In these times, it
Read moreThere’s a lot going on at college. You’re probably juggling schoolwork, extracurriculars, a social life, a job, and a variety of other things all at once. It can be challenging to stay focused on one thing when there’s so much calling for your attention—especially when you add in noisy roommates, your ever-present social...
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