So, you have in hand the diploma and the student debt to prove that you spent four years in college. You have typed your resume, and you have a bit of work experience. You have a plan and plenty of excitement and optimism about getting your new career off the ground. Not so fast … The game has changed significantly in the time since our parents and guidance counselors graduated college and found their first jobs. The narrative of college, graduation, and career we were promised will unfortunately not unfold before us, as if by … [Read more...]
Why Patience Is A Process
We all have a specific calling in life. Some of us already know what that is, and others are struggling to find it. Either way, we all have an idea of where we want to end up in life. For some, we want to be the next great doctor or nurse who uses their medical expertise to provide healthcare to impoverished people across the world. Still, others desire to use their artistic talents to change the world through media and music. Some, like myself, feel called to preach and teach God’s Word and build up the church. All of these careers … [Read more...]
The Why Behind the 4th of July
Over 200 years ago, on July 4, 1776, America put the Declaration of Independence into place, declaring complete freedom from Great Britain. The "Committee of Five" drafted and presented the document to the Continental Congress in June of 1776. After much debate and revision of the wording, Congress approved it on July 4th. Because this was such a monumental day for America, John Adams (a member of the Committee) urged that it be commemorated as the "day of deliverance" and celebrated with "pomp and parade." We've been doing that … [Read more...]
4 Things to Consider When Seeking a Church
Usually by freshman year of college, church attendance is at a slow decline; especially when you don’t live at home. It's easy to prioritize your weekends around home games and the need to sleep in after a late Saturday night. It's even easier to skip church when you don’t have a parent standing beside your bed telling you to get up and shower, or you’ll be late for church. In this newfound freedom called young adulthood, we sometimes find ourselves outside a community of believers. Even when we do, we don’t always have a clear … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Getting Your Life On Track
If you're feeling a bit lost about the direction you want to take in life, you're certainly not alone (though that may not make you feel any better about it)! When we're young, the world is our oyster, and the possibilities are limitless--and that may be part of the problem. There are so many directions you can go that it's common to suffer from a bit of analysis paralysis. But, there's hope. You just need to be willing to engage in a bit of self-reflection. 1. Decide What YOU Want and Value Far too often, people fall prey … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Facts
Father's Day is the one time a year when we set aside time to honor and thank dear ol' Dad. Here's a quick look at how American dads are stacking up these days. 70.1 million The estimated number of fathers in the United States. 1.96 million The estimated number of single dads in America. 189,000 The estimated number of stay-at-home dads in America who tend to an average of 369,000 children. $1 billion The average estimated amount spent on Father's Day gifts in America. $117.14 The average gift amount spent per dad on a … [Read more...]
8 Simple Ways to Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices
The lifestyle choices you make now will affect the rest of your life. It takes patience and consistency to experience lasting change. Here are ways to make positive choices in important areas of your life. 1. START WITH PRAYER Center your mind on Jesus for a few minutes every morning. Turn over to Him the things that burden you. Seek wisdom and to know Him more deeply. Ask for the strength of the Holy Spirit to guide you through the rest of the day. 2. CREATE A SCHEDULE Post college and young adulthood is the season where … [Read more...]
Why the “Hook-Up Culture” Affects You
The hook-up culture -- this "no strings attached" paradigm toward casual sexual encounters -- has become the new normal among many Christian collegiates in America. According to Relevant magazine, "Eighty percent of young, unmarried Christians have had sex. Two-thirds have been sexually active in the last year. Even though, according to a recent Gallup poll, 76 percent of evangelicals believe sex outside of marriage is morally wrong." Yes, college students are having sex at alarmingly high rates, but truth be told, everyone is not … [Read more...]
Why You Must Lead Yourself Before Leading Others
I don't like to fly. I believe that if God had really wanted humans to fly a lot, he would have given us a couple of wings on our back. Occasionally, though, something calls on the other side of the country or that's just too far away to drive. When forced, I will fly. I fly probably 5-6 times a year. I'm not a pro flyer, but I'm no rookie either. I've flown my share, even though I don't have medallion status. Everytime I get on a plane, I dread having to sit and wait for everyone else to board (I'm impatient, so I try to be one … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Endure Life’s Desert Seasons
Ever watched the show Man vs. Wild? It's an ingenious reality show that attempts to show you how to survive in any number of hostile environments—from the Costa Rican rainforest to the Alaskan frontier to a wide array of desert locations. The host is an aptly-named British gentleman, Bear Grylls, who parachutes into these remote locations, and spends a great deal of time running from, yes, bears, lions, and elephants. In fact, there is only one thing he spends more time doing—and that is looking for water. In one episode (at … [Read more...]
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