Singleness is neither a disease that needs to be cured, nor is it a carpe diem season of life. From the proper perspective, singleness is very strategic in God's economy — whether for a season or for a lifetime. Here are 10 ways you can make the most of your single years: 1. Know that Christian singles are a gift to God's church. 2. Be content in the season of life God has placed you. 3. Know that the ultimate goal of life is devotion to the Lord — not marriage, career, or fill-in-the-blank. 4. Grow your affections for … [Read more...]
Why It’s Time to Overcome the Fear of Commitment
More options exist for you today regarding education, career, relationships, and experiences than for any prior generation. You possess a burning desire to make your life significantly count, and you don’t want to get it wrong. You might be hesitant to committing to life’s decisions due to distrusting the future. You’re afraid of messing it up. Many people are fearful of making wrong decisions, thus distorting God’s entire plan for their lives. Some people—especially young adults—believe God has mapped out every twist and turn of … [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...]
A Cultural Timeline of the Incoming Class of 2018
Reality check. This fall, the incoming class of 2018 will begin their freshman year of college. If that doesn’t make you feel old enough, here’s a look back at the timeline of cultural events they experienced along the way. Prepare to be fascinated. 1995-1996 - Born November 22, 1995 — Pixar released the first feature-length, computer-generated film, Toy Story. 1996-1997 - One July 27, 1996 —Two people died in a terrorist bombing in Centennial Olympic Park at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, … [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...]
3 Ways Churches Can Reverse the Absence of Millennials
There’s been much buzz on the Internet recently about the absence of young adults in churches. Numerous blogs, research statistics, and denominational reports point toward this significant decline. There have been countless comments and conversations about the reasons Millennials are not connecting to church. But I’m not quite ready to say "the sky is falling" just yet. Why? Because I believe the Lord is going to use this generation significantly to proclaim the kingdom of God in a world that’s seeking for hope in something. There … [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...]
Memorial Day: A Closer Look
For most, Memorial Day is spent by the pool with family and friends and a grill. But let's take a closer look at its history and the opportunities to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. General John A. Logan, a northern Civil War veteran, called for a national day of remembrance - Decoration Day - on May 30, 1868 (picked because no particular battle occured on that date) to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. During World War I, Memorial Day (as Decoration Day came to be known) evolved to honor all deceased … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Honor Your Mom This Mother’s Day
As we take time this month to stop and think about what our moms have done for us, it’s easy to relate to W.R. Wallace when he famously stated, “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.” Looking back, where would we be without our moms? The countless diaper changes, loads of dirty laundry, car rides, and relationship advice — none of these things would ever have happened without moms. With that said, here are four creative ideas to help celebrate your mom and show her some extra love on this special … [Read more...]
3 Thoughts About Creation Care
While many people across the world celebrate Earth Day, Christians often ponder how to be good stewards of God's creation. It's important to note biblical and practical ideas related to creation care to better understand our role as managers of the earth God has entrusted to us. Here are three thoughts to consider about creation care. 1. Why Should Creation Care Matter? Biblically speaking, our environment is part of God's creation. Just as we're called to care for widows and orphans (James 1:27), we're called to watch over the … [Read more...]
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