One of the most common words I hear from my college students these days is "anxiety." Generally, they tell me this while checking their phone every 6 seconds so they can respond to or check for notifications from a thousand apps competing for their attention. I watch this happen and wonder if they can see the correlation. In his book “Marching Off the Map,” Tim Elmore shares this statistic: “The average high schooler experiences the same anxiety level as a 1950s psychiatric patient.” When I shared this statistic with some of my … [Read more...]
8 Reasons to Study the Word During Finals Week
Finals week is a dreaded reality for many students. Surprise deadlines, group projects, and comprehensive exams can lead to a lot of stress. Fortunately, God’s Word is a great resource for this hectic season. Consider these eight reasons to study your Bible during finals week (according to Psalm 119): 1. Finals week can lead to some crazy emotions. I am weary from grief; strengthen me through Your word (v. 28). 2. You might be tempted by negative distractions (like a four-hour YouTube study break). Turn my eyes from … [Read more...]