With multiple thriving college and young adult ministries to be a part of, often young adults don't settle into a local church. Even if they do attend church on Sundays, it's tempting to just show up for the hour or so of corporate worship. But local church involvement is so much more. CHOOSE List the traits you're looking for in a church body, visit a few, then choose a place to plug in. Keep in mind, every church has its flaws, but the most important thing is to find a church where you can grow spiritually, serve your community, … [Read more...]
6 Meaningful Graduation Gift Ideas
It's that time of year again–graduation. Whether high school or college, most of us know someone who's graduating and stepping into a new chapter of life. So what do you give that special person to encourage them in their new journey? We have a few solutions. Consider these high school and college graduation gift ideas: For the High School Grads … Experiencing God: God's Invitation to Young Adults–This interactive Bible study invites young adults to join God in His work throughout the world. As graduates embark on their new chapter … [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...]
The Simultaneous Nature of Joy and Grief
When I was younger, I thought it was so boring how adults seemed to always comment on or have lengthy discussions on the weather. I thought, Surely the weather isn’t that interesting. So what if it rains one day and not the next? And then the subtle metamorphous happened in my own life where I went from not caring or talking about the weather to talking about and marveling at the changes in the weather. It truly is fascinating, frustrating, and impacting to our everyday lives. Being a South Florida transplant to Colorado, I … [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...]
What To Do When You Hit a Bad Light Cycle
I love it when I hit every green light on my way to my destination. Smooth sailing all the way. The truth is, it feels so right that many times I don't really pay attention to the ease of the trip. Everything is as it should be. But I also know how it feels to hit every red light along the way, especially when I'm in a hurry. Can't seem to catch a break and the timing is off – at every intersection. Nothing is as it should be. Sometimes life is like that, too. Some seasons seem like everything is running as smoothly as a … [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...]
Easter is About Justice
But wait—Easter is about us, right? It’s about our hope? It’s about our security? It’s about our salvation? Yes, and no. The whole Easter thing, in a bigger sense, is about justice. It’s about God. It’s about God re-affirming His commitment to justice and confirming His perfect nature again. Coming into the very first Good Friday, the perfection of God was in doubt. See if God is perfect, then all His attributes must be the perfect expression of that attribute. Take His love for example. We tend to think of love as we think … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Avoid Mental Overload
With demanding schedules, intense workloads, and the desire to succeed in all areas, it’s easy to get bogged down with responsibilities and even make an idol out of achievement. With that in mind, what things in your life (“good” things) are preventing or hindering you from pressing into God's presence? As I reflected on this question, I found several hindrances (also known as idols) that were holding me back from complete abandonment to the Lord, and they simply weren’t necessary. Perhaps you have some of those too. It's … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Make College Worth Every Cent
We’re experiencing an epidemic of “What now?” — 20-somethings who reach the end of their college careers without any idea who they are, what they like, and where to head next. College isn’t just about making it through; college is about making it matter. So how do you do college right? How do you increase your chances that all the time and money you’re investing will be paid back in full? Here are seven ways to make your college experience worth the cost. Get Uncomfortable: Too many students treat college like that big college … [Read more...]
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